Uga Cortona Center Assistant Ortona

Uga Cortona Center Assistant
Ortona
Abruzzo, Ortona

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Posting Details Posting Number: S13347P

Working Title: UGA Cortona Center Assistant

Department: OGE-UGA Cortona

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of 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.

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part time: Full Time

Advertised Salary: $44, 000

Posting Date: 03/06/2025

Closing Date: 03/14/2025

Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2025

Position Summary This is a seconded, limited term position needed (May 1, 2025 – August 10, 2026).

This position is based in Cortona, Italy.

The Center Assistant will live and work with 30-95 students during a particular program at the John D. Kehoe Cortona Center.

The individual holding the position will primarily be responsible for:

Assist UGA Cortona residential center staff during a crisis or emergency, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Support, communicate, and enforce all UGA Cortona residential center policies, procedures, and regulations.

Conduct facility check-in and check-out for John D. Kehoe Cortona Center students each term.

Participate in appropriate UGA Cortona meetings including, but not limited to: weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings with supervisor, and faculty meetings when appropriate.

Complete various reports including, but not limited to: weekly reports, incident documentation, referrals and/or problems, facilities maintenance records.

Provide students with reasonable support services, such as assisting with doctor visits, Italian transportation systems, communications, etc.

Support program by encouraging students to be involved in Cortona Program events, meetings, and activities and by participating/attending these events.

Provide overnight support to students for emergencies that may arise in the UGA Cortona dorm.

Assisting to maintain general facility safety and regulation compliance.

Small-scale (general) building repair and maintenance, assist to manage facilities of particular buildings.

This position has a limited appointment term which is expected to begin May 2025 and end August 2026.

The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding, and/or upon Italian labor/immigration regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Possess strong communication skills, especially within group and communal environments.

Responsible and mature, will assist with management of facilities, assist the program in crisis management situations, and enforce university and Cortona Program policies.

Physical Demands Reside in the John D. Kehoe Center in Cortona, Italy, a small, historic, and close-knit Tuscan hill town for approximately 15 months.

The person who holds this position will need to possess the ability to move about the hilly community unassisted.

Also, the person who holds the position should be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic management of the John D. Kehoe Cortona Center residential facility and its residents.

Implement and provide direct personal support to students (and student needs).

Optimize program services by implementing strategies to enhance student experiences and achieve program objectives.

Independently support the Cortona Program Director, Associate Director, Student Services and Facilities Coordinator, and program faculty in studio and classroom areas by managing facility-related responsibilities.

Proactively handle logistical aspects of the program, including the art exhibition, student communication regarding schedules and events, and participation in excursions, while also addressing assigned tasks.

Contact Information For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Chris Robinson

Recruitment Contact Email:

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-4519

Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr