Location: Milledgeville,GA, USA
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
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Job Summary
The Associate Director is responsible for providing assistance to the Executive Director, giving special attention to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the strategic plan and goals for the center. Responsible for overseeing the implementation of center initiatives, track and communicate progress of goals, evaluate and continuously improve center performance, and oversee daily operations. This responsibility includes the major duties listed below.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation - 20
Assess overall organization performance and manage the center's Performance Management System in collaboration with the Research Team and Executive Director.
Assist the Executive Director with planning and implementing strategies and processes for strategic initiatives across the teams/departments in alignment with strategic goals of the center.
Align operational processes, resources-planning and center goals with overall strategy and strategic initiatives.
Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g. shift in strategic focus).
Candidate must have leadership and analytical skills with strong organizational abilities and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across units and build collaborative teams and organizational structures to advance the strategic objectives of the university and the center.
Provide oversight to and ensure cohesion of Center's personnel across programming, research and policy, grants, and marketing.
Administration and Communication - 20
Assist the Executive Director with projects and initiatives by completing assigned tasks.
Oversee the center's internal and external communication processes and protocols.
Monitor and evaluate activities assigned to other staff members.
Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, collaborators, staff, and the community.
Assist the Executive Director to establish and implement project budgets, timelines, and metrics.
Present center information to clients, leadership, governing board and other stakeholders.
Schedule, organize, and participate in state, institution, community, and center events.
Management - 50
Develop information, coordinate tracking and monitoring of information/data across center initiatives and write requested reports (ie., Board of Regents and Georgia College annual report and 5-year self-study and Deal Center Annual Report).
Oversee the recruitment of staff, staff development programs, and on-boarding for new and part-time employees.
Coordinate the development of copy for promotional information and other publications (i.e.. Fiscal Year annual report and core narrative)
Demonstrated analytical abilities, including the ability to utilize data to inform decision-making.
Other - 10
The center is especially interested in candidates who can work collegially and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds and whose experience, research, teaching, and service can contribute to the excellence of the academic community.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Earned Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field or 10+ years experience in similar job role.
Other Required Qualifications
A good working knowledge of early childhood education, language and literacy development, and reading science; string leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; solid computer literacy; and strong organizational and management skills.
Required Experience
3-5 years of relevant work in early childhood education, research study design and outcome measurement, leadership, and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
Preferred Experience
5 years or more of relevant work experience leading and supervising staff, working knowledge of early language and literacy development, systems change, and statistical methods; demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across units and build collaborative teams and organizational structures to advance the strategic objectives of the university and the center.
Excellent Communication skills- written and verbal.
Demonstrates good judgement and can navigate ambiguity.
Solution oriented.
KNOWLEDGE
Program management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and plan, oversee/execute multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver commitments within budget and on-time.
SKILLS
Prioritization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated analytical abilities, including the ability to utilize data to inform decision-making.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is not remote and will report to main campus of Georgia College and State University.
Salary is based on experience and starting base salary is $76, 282.00
This position's start date is May 1, 2025, but can be flexible.
Background Check
* Criminal Background Check
* Education Verification
* DMV