Institutional Programs and Curriculum Associate - copy - copy

Position Details

Req ID:

req17257

Position Title:

Institutional Programs and Curriculum Associate - copy - copy

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

001610

Campus:

Department:

LANGSTON

Location Address:

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Student and Employee Services
Langston, Oklahoma, 73050
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Salary

Work Schedule:

M-F (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Institutional Programs and Curriculum Associate will work closely with and reports directly to the Dean, School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SAAS). Responsibilities will range from projects in all Land-Grant mission areas, ranging from coordinating 1890 Scholarship program; support and coordinate workforce development and student research programs; support student recruitment/retention/student advisement; support partnership initiatives with stakeholders.

Additionally, responsibilities include assisting the Dean coordinate various reports to funding agencies, implementation of Land-Grant policies; tracking capital inventory and assist with coordinating operations across academic, research and extension missions of SAAS. The employee will research and analyze strategic choices for growth and make recommendations to the Dean that will achieve goals and objectives of SAAS. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly motivated, enjoys working with various categories of stakeholders, energetic and endeavors to be an advocate for students, rural/urban people and communities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and assist with administration of Land-Grant Scholarship program, including collecting requisite data and coordinate annual reporting to funding agency;
• Work closely with the Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs as well as with Department Chairperson and other program leaders;
• Support student recruitment, retention and scholarship application processing;
• Oversee and coordinate student experiential learning programs, including on-campus research, off-campus internships, workforce development and service-learning programming;
• Support student advisement and academic program specialization requirements;
• Coordinate with various LU student services offices as needed to ensure that optimal support services are available;
• Assist in planning, hosting, and supporting major Land-Grant events, including research, extension, academics conferences;
• Supports the Dean in overseeing SAAS capital planning projects related to 1890 USDA facilities grant projects ;
• Oversees database of and tracks items purchased by SAAS, USDA and related funds
• Assist with coordinating and streamlining purchases in SAAS;
• Review information received from funding agencies and distributes to appropriate administrators and investigators;
• Keep abreast of changes in policies and regulations of granting agencies;
• Perform other related duties incidental to the Land-Grant mission:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Knowledge. Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, high level of creativity, and the ability to work independently are required;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills arc required;
• Ability to work collaboratively towards common goals;
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a team setting;
• Ability to establish and meet appropriate deadlines;
• Ability to problem-solve and liaise with SAAS researchers, extension staff and faculty;
• Ability to handle competing priorities, including competing components of the position;
• Ability to keep careful and accurate records is critical;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively towards common goals.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently in a team setting;
• Possesses a "can-do" spirit of accountability, helpfulness, inclusion, flexibility, desire for continuous improvement, collaboration and creativity;
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Education and Experience:

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• A Master' s degree, not necessarily in fill agriculture or related discipline is required. Importantly, however, must have a high level of appreciation for and the capacity to understand and advocate for the field of Agriculture.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge about the Langston University School of Agriculture & Applied Sciences as well as the 1890 Land-Grant Mission and having the aptitude for constant growth.
• Ability to develop and manage spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other technology used in conferencing; be familiar with QuickBooks I Banner I OK Corral etc. or willingness to learn.
• NOTE: Although experience is a desired quality for this position, even more important is the expressed passion, optimistic attitude and desire for service to students, people and communities. In this regard, the position offers exceptional opportunities for growth and for collaborative work.

Physical Requirements:

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.