Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Based in Athens, GA, this is in-office role during business hours Monday-Friday.
Advertised Salary 55,000 Posting Date 12/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Training Professional I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Learning & Development Senior Managing Consultant I (Individual Contributor) is a Training Professional I who is responsible for conducting learning experiences in a classroom setting. This role conducts standard/scripted (repeated in the calendar year) learning workshops in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid settings typically focused on onboarding, early career development, and non-controversial topics. This role may coordinate special events (i.e. connection, engagement events). Level I L&D Sr. Managing Consultants also serves as a co-facilitator for more complex workshops and retreats. They are expected to follow basic financial procedures.

Level I has a foundational knowledge in instructional design and facilitation and is developing more complex facilitation and coaching skills, increasing leadership and career development knowledge, and gaining initial certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
UGA Core Competencies
Highlighted from the UGA Staff Competency Model:

• Communicates Effectively
• Collaboration & Team Work
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Agility

Performance Competencies

• Facilitation / Presentation
• Materials Creation
• Technology Application (Zoom/Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365)
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and current L& D Trends

Physical Demands
Move lightweight tables and chairs to change training room configuration.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Facilitation & Coaching

• As a part of the Learning & Development Facilitation team, deliver standard/scripted workshops typically focused on onboarding, early career development, and non-controversial topics offered in person or on a virtual platform (i.e. Teams and/or Zoom).
• Modify materials as needed for standard workshops
• Serve as a co-facilitator for more complex, customized workshops, retreats, and cohort programs.
• Debrief Clifton Strengths assessments as a part of career development coaching sessions.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Employee Engagement

• Coordinate special events (i.e. connection, engagement events, such as the New Staff Luncheon and other New Staff Orientation / Onboarding activities).
• Support other engagement programs (such as the Staff Mentor Program).

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Professional Development in Learning & Development

• Increase in knowledge and experience of complex facilitation skills.
• Increase leadership and career development knowledge.
• Increase curriculum and program development capabilities.
• Gain initial certifications.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Collaboration and Administration:

• Support the daily operations and infrastructure of the Learning and Development Center.
• Coordinate training logistics, such as scheduling, enrollment, and managing learning management systems (LMS) for hosted workshops and programs.
• Research and curate e-learning and other professional development resources for various groups of employees. Recommend and promote specific resources to employees.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name James Crawford Recruitment Contact Email jcrawford@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7062

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1
2. Other Documents #2
3. Certification