Coordinator of Student Engagement and Success (Internal Employment Opportunity)

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Jia Hu

[email protected]

Job Summary:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Coordinator of Student Engagement and Success. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is OSU's founding college. Since 1868, we have served as the engine of science that drives innovation, supports industry, and offers education and opportunity for anyone to grow into their fullest potential. Grow with us.

Enrolling over 3,300 students, employing 280 professorial faculty, offering $900,000 in scholarships, and earning $90 million in research grants and contracts, CAS is at the epicenter of solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. With 13 academic departments and 12 academic programs, CAS offers one of the most diverse academic experiences with opportunities to pursue transdisciplinary research and education led by nationally renowned faculty. CAS offers 40degree programs, with students enrolled from all 50 states and from more than 40 countries.

Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences drives innovation that feeds communities, strengthens economies, and stewards the environment. We are cultivating prosperity by bridging science and society, and delivering solutions that help farmers adapt, improve food systems, and build resilience in the face of global challenges.

CAS is out there every day, working hand-in-hand with communities across the state to provide real-world application of our research to improve agricultural productivity, advance environmental stewardship, enhance community resilience and public health, and fuel entrepreneurial innovation.

Come grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and Management of Student Engagement Programs

• Coordination of Student Activities and Event Planning

• Club Leadership Team Advisor

• CAS Academic Program Support/ University Service

• University and College Service

• There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, youembody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in theCAS CARE Commitment document.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, education, student services or a relatedfield.

• Two years professional experience working in student services.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills implemented in person, via telephone, email,and in virtual spaces (Zoom, social media, Discussion Boards).

• Demonstrated competency with MS Office Suite, and Cloud-based applications (i.e., Googledrive, box, etc.).

• Must demonstrate independence and ability to take initiative in organizing programs,preparing materials, and communicating with key contacts and stakeholders.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities andeffectively present findings to internal and external audiences.

• Experience working with college students individually and in group settings.

• Experience delivering and/or supporting educational programs for audiences from diversebackgrounds and various cultural identities. Comfortable learning and adapting educationalmaterials.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in agriculture, natural resources, education, student services or a related field.

• Record of grant writing for funding student programs.

• Experience conducting/designing scientific research projects.

• Teaching experience at institutions of higher learning.

• Life experiences, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success orimpact underserved audiences.

• Experience with event planning.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].