Instructor/Special Projects Coordinator
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jun 25, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs, Distance Education Programs
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
This is a 10-month position beginning each August through May.
Summary of Job Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating special projects for the College of
Science, Engineering, and Technology. Specifically, this position
will focus on revenue-generating academic programs and student
recruitment initiatives.
• Work with the college and departments in student recruitment and
retention initiatives.
• Work with the college and departments on diversity and inclusion
initiatives.
• Teach up to three (3) courses in chosen field, preferably within
the JCSET, per year (if assigned).
• Serve on the collegiate leadership team, working directly with
the Dean’s office and all departments.
• Work with Branding and Marketing strategies for new initiatives
and programs.
• Work with dean, assistant dean and chairs on identification of
revenue-generating academic programs.
• Once identified, work with faculty members on assisting with new
course(s) preparation.
• Some travel and evening/weekend work required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
• Master’s degree is required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
• One year of experience managing projects is required.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies is
required.
• Strong team building, negotiation and consensus building skills;
strong oral and written communication skills is required.
• Integrity, high ethical standards, and demonstrated record of
treating others with respect and dignity is required.
• An understanding of the entrepreneurial process is
required.
• Knowledge of computers, software, online learning platforms and
webpage development is required.
• Familiarity and comfort level with regional public schools and
community colleges is required.
• Ability to travel and effectively handle multiple priorities is
required.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to self-direct and
work independently is required.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
• Degree within a field of experience in the Jesse D. Jones College
of Science, Engineering and Technology is preferred.
• Two years of experience working in a professional,
customer-oriented environment, preferably in higher education, and
experience in project coordination/management preferred.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
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