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Must be able to reside in Cortona, Italy for the duration of the assignment.Posting DetailsPosting Number: S12945PWorking Title: Cortona Student Services and Facilities CoordinatorDepartment: OGE-UGA CortonaAbout 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.About the College/Unit/Department: The Office of Global Engagement consists of multiple offices offering services for International Initiatives, Global Education, and risk management for international travelers.Position InformationClassification Title: Student Services ProfessionalFLSA: ExemptFTE: 1.00Minimum QualificationsRequires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
Preference given to candidates demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in both Italian and English and with a minimum of two (2) years experience in Student Service and Facilities management.Position SummaryThe Student Services and Facilities Coordinator is a seconded employee that resides year-round in Cortona, Italy and provides administrative oversight and general support to the permanent staff, in program planning and implementation, and the maintenance of facilities and studios, while concurrently administering student housing, dining, and support services.
The position requires full-time residence in Cortona and frequent evening and weekend work.This position is a limited 1-year term appointment, expected to end January 25, 2026.
The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesBilingual Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills in Italian and English.Cultural Experience: Familiar with both Italian and American contexts and cultures.Organizational Skills: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and record-keeping.Independent Worker: Self-starter who can manage projects independently.Multitasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks under stress.Emergency Response: Calm and rational in critical situations.Tech Proficiency: Skilled with Apple computers, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.Physical DemandsAble to lift 60 poundsAble to walk the unlevel terrain in Cortona, ItalySit or stand for long periods of time at a computerAble to hold driving credentials in ItalyDuties/ResponsibilitiesStudent Support Services:Monitor first aid stationsAssist students with medical issues, and accompany students to appointmentsServe as on-call services for student emergenciesAssist student's payment of medical bills and file health insurance claimsFacilitate student engagement by providing cultural supportCenter Management:Schedule programming and maintain program schedulesSupport programming during crises or emergencies while maintaining confidentialityManage event documentation and manage social media presenceDorm and Dining Management:Train and supervise Center AssistantsMaintain and communicate dietary restrictions to food service providersOversee Studio and Classroom Needs:Report studio issues to the Associate DirectorPerform basic repairs and machine maintenance in studiosFacilities Maintenance:Perform routine checks of heating, electric, fire safety, security, and internet systemsProvide emergency support for facility emergenciesContact InformationFor questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Chris RobinsonRecruitment Contact Email: ****** Contact Phone: 706-542-4519Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents:Resume/CVCover LetterOptional Documents: #J-18808-Ljbffr