Life Readiness Program Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Life Readiness Program Manager

Posting Number
NFE02528P

Department
SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

Strengthening the Heartland ( STH ), a dynamic multi-state initiative based at South Dakota State University ( SDSU ), is seeking a Program Manager to lead their innovative, grant-funded career and life readiness project. In this role, you’ll play a key part in empowering communities by overseeing the implementation of programs at sites in South Dakota and West Virginia. Supervised by dedicated faculty within the School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. This is a temporary, 100% grant-funded role, with potential continuation for up to five years based on ongoing funding. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota , and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

STH was developed through the collaborative efforts of faculty from South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension. With generous grant support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the mission of STH is to invest in the wellness and prosperity of rural communities across the Dakotas and beyond.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
The primary responsibility of the manager is to oversee the day-to-day implementation of career and life readiness programs at community sites in South Dakota and West Virginia. Duties include:

• Assist in developing career and life readiness lesson plans tailored for middle school students
• Conduct virtual curriculum training sessions with community site staff
• Schedule and lead quarterly informational meetings with community site staff
• Support program evaluation by distributing evaluation tools, collecting forms, data entry, and quality control
• Moderate quarterly educational webinars featuring guest speakers for human service professionals
• Coordinate and conduct qualitative interviews with pilot partners
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from the project’s email listserv

BENEFITS :
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human/Social Science or Education related field completed by start date;
• CITI Ethics in Research certification;
• At least one year of experience working for or with a community-based or school-based organization;
• Experience working with community-based sites and stakeholders;
• Experience supervising student employees;
• Experience developing career and/or youth life skills curricula;
• Experience related to data collection and program evaluation;
• Ability to travel;
• Basic knowledge of word processing software;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills;
• Willingness to adapt schedule based on project needs;
• and
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in a human/social science or education related field;
• Experience working with school-based sites;
• Experience with multi-state programming related to career exploration and life skills; and
• Knowledge of youth development, particularly social-emotional development.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
11/13/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
12/04/2024

Advertised Salary
The salary range for this position is $19.59-$23.52.

Duration of the Term
Other

If Other, describe duration
5 years, contingent on grant funding

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Temporary

Faculty Status
No

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
Travel, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Amber Letcher; amber.letcher@sdstate.edu ; 605-688-4941.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Sensory Requirements

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Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Office Environment

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Supplemental Questions

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1. * Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Optional Documents