Monday, September 19, 2011

University of Georgia seeks Vice President for Public Service and Outreach postion - Nov 13 deadline

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]
Dear service-learning colleagues,

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA is seeking a Vice President for Public Service and outreach.  The full position description is posted at http://bit.ly/o4h4eB  To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted prior to November 13, 2011; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The position is responsible for articulating a vision of public service and outreach that is consistent with the needs of a changing society, as well as PSO's strategic initiatives to build human and community capacity, enhance economic development, improve learning and research, strengthen the University's international presence, and create leaders of tomorrow. He/she is responsible for leading a dynamic organization with eight diverse units, and supporting effective partnerships with Cooperative Extension, the University's 16 colleges and schools, the Georgia Health Sciences University/UGA Medical Partnership, and numerous centers, institutes and other campus and outreach units. The Vice President will ensure the integration of public service and outreach into the University's research and instruction missions through strategic partnerships with the Vice President for Research and the Vice President for Instruction.  Units reporting to the Vice President include Archway Partnership, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Fanning Institute, Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel, Marine Extension Service, Office of Service-Learning, Small Business Development Center, and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

The Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is a senior administrative officer reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost and a member of the University Cabinet with responsibility for recruiting and approving all public service and outreach faculty appointments. The Vice President is a liaison to other institutions of higher education in the state of Georgia, as appropriate.

Thanks,

Rahma Osman
Program Assistant

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