Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/16/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Program Manager FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position, funded by the U.S. State Department, will manage a project on human trafficking in Malawi and Zambia, Southern Africa. This position will be funded through 2028 pending funding continuation. The goal of the project is to reduce internal and cross-border labor trafficking in 6 districts in Malawi and Zambia through a financial capability intervention that uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

The CenHTRO Senior Program Manager will coordinate all operational aspects of the project for Malawi and Zambia, including research logistics and dissemination, implementing programs, policy work, stakeholder relationships, and communication between the UGA team and its partners. The Senior Program Manager manages the day-to-day operation of the project for Malawi and Zambia and provides support to the Director and project staff in meeting reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements. The Senior Program Manager reports to the CenHTRO Director.

The mission of CenHTRO is to conduct research, develop programming, and influence policies that drastically and measurably reduce human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. CenHTRO is housed in the School of Social Work.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Exceptional professional behavior.
• High level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member with all project partners and staff.
• Ability to plan and implement required project responsibilities.
• Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure adherence with project needs and deadlines.
• Advanced word processing and basic data management skills.

Physical Demands
Working in a standard office environment.
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.
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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
Program Management

• Supports the CenHTRO Director in determining program priorities and strategic direction.
• Manages program team to ensure federal performance measures are met, as well as ensuring the strategic, programmatic, and technical integrity of the program.
• Leads regularly scheduled project team and partner meetings.
• Works in close collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and sponsors to enhance buy-in to the program.
• Works closely with Business Manager to manage program subawards and contracts.
• Leads policy strategy development on program teams.
• Supports research teams in the development of research protocols, training materials, and data collection.
• Leads development and execution of key program events.

Percentage of time 85 Duties/Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation

• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities led by MEL Coordinator.
• Manages process of completing and uploading quarterly and final reporting paperwork, working with Business Manager, MEL Coordinator, and research team.
• Responds to both internal and external ad hoc requests for data or program information.
• Travels 2-3x/year for purposes of program monitoring and leads planning of these site visits.

Percentage of time 15

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 Mandi Albanese Recruitment Contact Email mandih@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-3364

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents