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Form of workLocation: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268318
About Us
Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Department Information
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center-Atlanta is part of a national network of 44 centers throughout the country funded by the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to help grow and strengthen Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). MBDA Center-Atlanta is operated through the Enterprise Innovation Institute, a unit of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Our mission is to help MBEs experience significant growth, create and retain jobs, and become sustainable thereby having an overall positive economic impact on communities and the nation.
To learn more about the MBDA Center-Atlanta, visit: http://mbdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org/
To learn more about the Enterprise Innovation Institute, visit: http://innovate.gatech.edu/
Job SummaryAdministers education and community outreach programs within an academic unit or complex. Includes coordination of marketing, communications and event management in support of specific unit programs which are generally narrow to moderate in size and scope. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.
This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Unit administration, faculty and staff; students, donors and external community representatives. This position typically will advise and counsel: Unit administration. This position will supervise: Assigned Staff
Job Duty 1 -
Plan and direct implementation of program marketing initiatives including design and production of marketing materials
Job Duty 2 -
Manage or coordinate events, symposia and conferences including evaluation/selection of venues and services, sponsor and volunteer relations and budgeting
Job Duty 3 -
Act as liaison between unit and various groups, both on and off campus, regarding outreach and educational activities
Job Duty 4 -
Participate in funds solicitations efforts on behalf of the unit
Job Duty 5 -
Serve on committees, institutes and other groups
Job Duty 6 -
Organize and supervise the activities of the Marketing & Events staff, monitor performance and provide development opportunities
Job Duty 7 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Two to three years of job-related experience
SKILLS
This job requires a working knowledge of marketing and event management within an academic arena. Must be able to interact with varying organizations and levels involving issues and schedules. Written and spoken communications skills and supervisory skills are also required as is the use of office and specialized computer applications.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University¿s work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu)
Salary range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Location: Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)
Job grade: A8
This is supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not 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 will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
GT/Enterprise Innovation Institute benefits include:
§Retirement plan of Teacher Retirement Plan (TRS) Retirement Benefits or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) | Human Resources | Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA (gatech.edu)
§Medical plan options Your USG Benefits | University System of Georgia
§Vacation (working 100% time)
oFaculty: accrual 14 hours a month (21 days per year, up to 45 days may be carried over at year-end
oStaff: Less than 5 years: 15 days
§5-10 years: 18 days
§10 years or more: 21 days
§Sick time accrual 8 hours a month (8 days per year, do not expire at year-end)
§10 paid national holidays (including Juneteenth) plus Thanksgiving includes off Thursday and Friday, and there is entire week of winter break with a campus shut down which includes 5 business days off paid- depending on calendar year might have Christmas or New Year included, if not, those paid holidays as well) this does not count against vacation time.
§After 6 months of full-time employment, eligible for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
§After 12 months of full-time employment eligible for Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP)
§Perks at work - discounts available through various businesses.
Enterprise Innovation (EI2) extras:
§Professional Development budget
Other InformationThis position is Limited Term.
Background CheckSuccessful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
