HMRE Virtual Program Facilitator

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Position will require evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and weekend work, attendance to full- and half-day orientation and curricula trainings, as well as periodic, out-of-town trainings.

While this position will be based in Athens, GA at the University of Georgia, facilitators will be virtual and thus can work remotely from any city/county in Georgia. Some travel will be required which may involve nights and weekend work. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with UGA policies.
Administrative Relationships

The HMRE Virtual Program Facilitator is an employee of the University of Georgia and works under the direction and leadership of the Virtual Program Coordinator, Ms. Brigette Love, as the immediate supervisor along with the Principal Investigator for the project, Dr. Ted Futris.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

* Demonstrated ability to coordinate the development and delivery of educational resources and trainings for professionals and families.

* Knowledge of research and/or research-informed programming related to promoting healthy couple and marital relationships.

* Experience working with web-based technology.

* Bachelor's degree human development and family studies, family and consumer sciences, social work, education or related field and at least two years of relevant experience providing educational, psychosocial, counseling or prevention services to at-risk individuals and couples; experience should include working with groups. Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with comparable experience will be considered. A broad range of experience may be considered, including but not limited to: teaching school or church related educational activities, coaching or mentoring, providing counseling services, leading health education workshops, etc.

This is a part-time position funded by a grant from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance ( OFA) through the University of Georgia ( UGA), College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Continued funding for this position, after the end of the grant period (September 29, 2025), is contingent on obtaining other funding sources.

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

* Ability to work with adult learners.

* Ability to effectively present to, teach, and engage large groups in an online classroom.

* Demonstrate exceptional organization skills.

* Ability to plan and implement required program components.

* Ability to implement procedures in compliance with research protocols.

* Demonstrate professional behavior.

* Exhibits a high level of initiative.

* Ability to work independently and as a team member with all project partners and staff.

* Available to travel and participate in out-of-town meetings and trainings as deemed necessary.
Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated ability to coordinate the development and delivery of educational resources and trainings for professionals and families.

* Knowledge of research and/or research-informed programming related to promoting healthy couple and marital relationships.

* Experience working with web-based technology.

* Bachelor's degree human development and family studies, family and consumer sciences, social work, education or related field and at least two years of relevant experience providing educational, psychosocial, counseling or prevention services to at-risk individuals and couples; experience should include working with groups. Applicants with comparable experience will be considered. A broad range of experience may be considered, including but not limited to: teaching school or church related educational activities, coaching or mentoring, providing counseling services, leading health education workshops, etc.

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The HMRE Virtual Program Facilitator is part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program of UGA Cooperative Extension. We seek to hire multiple individuals for this position. The Program Facilitator is responsible for co-leading virtual, online workshops to groups of couples using the HMRE curriculum, Elevate: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level. The Elevate curriculum includes 8 modules delivered across a series of workshop classes totaling 12 hours. Facilitators will be assigned to teach workshops by the VPC. Facilitators are expected to work approximately 32 hours per workshop series, or about 4 hours per module each week (work assignments will vary depending on when workshops are scheduled): 1.5 hours for leading group sessions and 2.5 hour for preparation to teach the group (reviewing materials, communicating with teaching partners, pre- and post-session meetings). Additional work responsibilities include: time spent at trainings and meetings learning the program curricula in accordance with established protocols; maintaining confidentiality of participants' information collected for research purposes, as defined by the UGA IRB policies; evaluating program implementation and working with project staff to resolve problems; insuring that participant attendance and other information is reported accurately; and, completing administrative and quality assurance paperwork. Facilitators may also be asked to provide support recruiting couples to participate in the workshops. Facilitators can expect to work approximately 80 hours per year (64 hours of teaching/programming per year, and approximately 16 hours for annual mandatory trainings and meetings), with the potential for additional hours to support efforts to recruit couples