Public Service Faculty - Strategic Management and Organizational Effectiveness Unit Manager

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Posting Details

Posting Number: F1863P

Working Title: Public Service Faculty - Strategic Management and Organizational Effectiveness Unit Manager

Department: PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

Position is located in our Atlanta Office: 18 Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Candidates will be considered for the position until it is filled. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a brief writing sample from a technical report, and three references with contact information. The finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation.

Position Details

Classification Title: Public Service Professional AC

FLSA: Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in organizational assessment, industrial psychology, statistics, sociology, social work, anthropology, business, public administration, law or related field is required.

Position Summary

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia invites applications for a Public Service Faculty position in the Strategic Management and Organizational Effectiveness Unit. The position will be available April 15, 2024 and carries rank in the public service faculty career ladder of the University. This highly entrepreneurial position will lead a program of work related to organizational assessment, process improvement, performance management, strategic planning, and other types of management studies.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and participate in division and Institute activities.
• Manage and direct the Organizational Effectiveness and Strategy unit of the Institute.
• Supervise professional staff consisting of public service faculty, research staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of the staff and public service faculty in the unit.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with personnel in state governments and professional associations.
• Meet with potential clients to determine needs and negotiate contracts.
• Gather, analyze, and present data in an accessible manner.
• Write applied research reports and present findings to elected officials and staff.
• Facilitate enterprise strategic and resource planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of government principles, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of organizational best practices.
• Skill in excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and presentations simultaneously.
• Ability to assess organizations and evaluate their structure, operations, processes, and personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have at least 10 years of experience working with executives in government on initiatives related to strategic budget decisions, policy analysis, and organizational improvement.

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample
• List of References with Contact Information