Learning Development Assistant Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Job Summary
The Assistant Provost for Faculty Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for comprehensive faculty development initiatives across Augusta University. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing programs that support faculty success at all career stages, including new faculty onboarding, ongoing professional development, and faculty recognition initiatives.
The position collaborates closely with academic units, Faculty Senate, and campus partners to identify development needs, deliver high-impact programming, and foster a culture of continuous growth and excellence. The Assistant Provost oversees key initiatives such as new faculty integration, workshops and learning communities, faculty engagement events, and recognition programs, while ensuring effective communication, resource management, and program assessment.
This role also leads strategic event planning, strengthens campus partnerships, and supports institutional priorities through innovative faculty development programming that enhances teaching, scholarship, service, student success, and professional development.
Responsibilities
Faculty Development Programming
Design and implement comprehensive faculty development initiatives across career stages
Coordinate professional development workshops, seminars, and learning communities
Collaborate with academic units and Faculty Senate to identify and address faculty development needs
Manage faculty development resources
Track and assess effectiveness of development programming through surveys and feedback
New Faculty Integration and Development
Coordinate comprehensive two-day New Faculty Conference
Collaborate with HR and colleges to maintain current new faculty databases
Develop and manage monthly new faculty orientation assignments through learning platforms
Create digital resources and promotional materials for new faculty support
Coordinate campus resource fairs connecting new faculty with institutional support
Ongoing Faculty Support Programming
Schedule and help facilitate virtual faculty development webinars and Q&A sessions
Maintain registration systems and feedback mechanisms for all programming
Manage targeted communications to faculty development participants
Partner with academic units and Faculty Senate to engage presenters and facilitators
Strategic Event Planning and Management
Plan and execute Faculty Affairs and Faculty Senate events
Coordinate venue preparations, room scheduling, and comprehensive event setup
Assist with vendor relationships for catering, equipment, technology, and recognition materials
Recruit, train, and supervise event volunteers from across campus
Faculty Recognition and Celebration
Oversee comprehensive faculty celebration programming
Collect and coordinate university-level and college faculty awards and recognition
Partner with academic units to highlight faculty achievements
Design communication materials that celebrate and promote faculty excellence
Manage logistics from invitation through post-event follow-up and impact assessment
Support Faculty Senate Development Committee with awards processes and recognition initiatives
Communications and Partnership Building
Manage internal communications focused on faculty affairs
Maintain current website content highlighting development resources and achievements
Serve as liaison with Communications Council and Commencement Committee
Build strategic campus partnerships to support comprehensive faculty development
Oversee faculty appreciation initiatives that reinforce development culture
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
Eligibility for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor within one of Augusta University's colleges.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in faculty development and academic programming.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a faculty member in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and professional development practices.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using faculty activity reporting systems such as Interfolio.
Familiarity with academic policy development and governance processes.
Prior service on a faculty senate or similar shared governance body.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals .
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.