Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some nights and weekends may be necessary.
Advertised Salary $60,000 Posting Date 12/08/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Pro II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience managing electronic case management or database systems (e.g., Advocate Symplicity, or similar platforms).

Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Care and Outreach serves as the primary case manager for the university's Behavioral Assessment and Response Council (BARC), a group of administrators that assesses and determines the appropriate response to students who exhibit threatening behavior to self and/or others. The Assistant Director plays an integral role in the institution's Connect and Complete Initiative and oversees a portion of the general case management functions of SCO. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Student Care and Outreach and supervises two case managers. The Assistant Director also works closely with the Associate Dean of Students in his role as the Chair of BARC.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work successfully individually and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability in developing effective working relationships with university students, faculty, staff, administrators and the community
• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to be adaptable
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands
Typical for office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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) Yes 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
Case Management for BARC:

• Serve as primary case manager for BARC.
• Manage and draft communication related to BARC cases with students, members of BARC, students' family, and faculty members.
• Collaborate with departments within UGA Student Affairs (e.g. University Housing, Accessibility and Testing, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, Student Conduct) to provide comprehensive support services to students.
• Follow-up with students to ensure compliance with BARC conditions.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of BARC. Attend all scheduled BARC meetings and maintain log of cases to be reviewed during BARC meetings.
• Coordinate services with external community agencies and care providers as appropriate.
• Research and disseminate information regarding educational resources and conferences for BARC members.
• Stay abreast of federal regulations relevant to BARC.
• Review and interpret University policies and make recommendations when procedural changes are needed.
• Generate ad hoc reports for BARC when requested.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Case Management for Student Care & Outreach:

• Serve as point of contact for inquiries to SCO; address and respond to referrals made to the SCO, including direct outreach to students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in outreach presentations on behalf of SCO.
• Facilitate hardship withdrawal process on behalf of students of concern.
• Assist with management and oversight of SCO records within Advocate Symplicity electronic database. Ensure that records and data are maintained in accordance with University policies and federal and state regulations.
• Assist with training campus partners on the use of Advocate Symplicity

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership and Staff Supervision:

• Directly supervise two full-time case managers.
• Actively promote and participate in the development, retention, & engagement of each staff member.
• Design and implement office trainings related to improving case management functions within the office.
• Assist the Director in the oversite of general case management functions of the unit.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain collaborative and consultative working relationships within the University and the surrounding Athens community.
• Serve on various University committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

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 Carrie Smith Recruitment Contact Email cvsmith1@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents