Position Summary
Academic Specialist, 100%-time appointment, renewable annually based on performance and availability of funding. This position is jointly funded between Michigan State University and Northwestern Michigan College.
The position provides overall management for the partnership between the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) to deliver career-focused training programs. Primary duties of the position include student advising, student recruitment, course instruction, and outreach.
The IAT is looking for a highly motivated individual who can work collaboratively with NMC staff to deliver quality academic programs, support student success, and build meaningful relationships with local community stakeholders. Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will have at least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, agriculture industry, or academic leadership.
Duties of the program coordinator consist of the following:
- Advise current students on academic planning that satisfies program requirements.
- Implement a student recruitment plan that utilizes multiple strategies to reach various target areas.
- Facilitate retention strategies that support student success.
- Maintain an advisory board with diverse members from the community.
- Provide support to local instructors including materials, facilities, and organization of off-campus field trips.
- Recruit new students to maintain optimal enrollment levels.
- Teach courses in career development, leadership, agriculture, and/or other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise or as needed by the program.
- Foster a working relationship with the agricultural industry, high school counselors, teachers, and diverse community stakeholders.
- Evaluate and assess IAT program and curriculum.
- Work closely with departments (MSU & NMC) for effective program delivery.
- Support course offerings by identifying instructors, securing classroom space and meeting locations.
When the selected candidate is hired in spring of 2024, the funding for the position will be mutually shared between the two institutions (i.e., MSU IAT 50% and NMC 50%).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Communications, education, business, agriculture
Minimum Requirements
Masters- communication, education, business, agriculture, environment, natural resources, or similar field of study
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Qualifications include strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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At least three years of demonstrated success in relevant teaching, student programming, agriculture industry, or academic leadership.
Required Application Materials
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Cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in position.
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Statement on their philosophy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including training, examples of work conducted and demonstrated impact of that work.
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Names and contact information for at least three professional references.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Jeno Rivera, IAT director, at jeno@msu.edu.
Applicants may apply for this position via the link at https://jobs.msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
04/15/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
IAT.MSU.EDU
Department Statement
The institute of Agricultural Technology is a unique academic option within Michigan State University by offering short, career-ready programs on campus in East Lansing and in partnership with several Michigan community colleges. The IAT provides access to these programs through an independent application process and admission criteria. In addition to the practical education and applied learning experiences, students will complete a professional internship to gain real-world work experience and valuable industry connections.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
