Program Support Strategist (W/Cdl)

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PROGRAM SUPPORT STRATEGIST (w/CDL)

Staff Full-Time

DS9938

OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School Engineering and Const. Tech

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States

42,000.00 - 45,000.00, Salary

M-F 7:30a-4:30p (may vary)
GENERAL SUMMARY:  TheSchool of Engineering & Construction Technologies ProgramSupport Strategist strengthens and enhances the School, the success ofits students, offerings and extramural linkages through strategic engagement inrecruitment, retention, promotional, extramural and support-focused activities.
PRINCIPALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Focuson student retention efforts for both on campus and distance learning students.
• Developnew, and coordinate existing School of Engineering & ConstructionTechnologies on- and off-campus recruitment practices,processes and standards—with special emphasis on populationscurrently underrepresented across campus; coordinate stakeholder engagement inthem.
• Develop and fulfill strategies pertinent tothe promotion of the School and its programs through a diverse range of mediaand technologies.
• Collaborate with other academic and studentservices units and representatives to engage, support and connect prospectiveand continuing School of Engineering & Construction Technologies studentswith resources designed to enhance their successes.
• Trackand maintain enrollment/retention/graduation data for prospective, current andformer School of Engineering & Construction students; assure that accuraterecords are maintained.
• Assist School stakeholders by providing general information andassistance to students, faculty, staff, industry representatives and otherSchool and University constituencies.
• Coordinate and maintain the School’s website.
• Engage School and University stakeholders in personand through a variety of communications media—to include letters, texts, emails, telephone calls, social media, and emergentplatforms.
• Coordinatestudent internship/employment opportunities and related processes.
• Serveas a School liaison with program advisors and other industry representatives.
• Coordinatethe acquisition and processing of extramural donations.
• Coordinate and communicate activities with other OSUIT units andrepresentatives, as appropriate.
• Represent the School of Engineering & Construction Technologies ata variety of School and University organizational meetings and functions.
• Fulfill other responsibilities tomeet the needs of the School and/or OSUIT as assigned

Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration.

To fulfill this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills orabilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates with alternate combinations of credentials and/or experience may beconsidered.
• Evidencesa history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstratedsuccess in collaborating with and serving diverse constituencies.
• Formal experience inpublic relations, sales, marketing and/or promotions.
• Work experience inhigher education or similar environment highly preferred.
• Experience workingwith diverse audiences.
• Understandingof current student recruitment and retention best practices.
• Abilityto work independently as well as in collaboration with other internal andexternal constituents to ensure deliverables are met.
• Ability to develop and deliver promotionalcontent, presentations and other materials for a variety of audiences andmultiple venues using both electronic and print means.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude,professional appearance and demeanor. 
• Flexible,creative and self-motivated; able to plan, organize and fulfill complexactivities and initiatives.
• Able to continuouslyimprove processes and practices, and quicklygrasp and apply new skills and methods to existing and emergent issues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards ofwork, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgmentin a deadline-drive environment.
• Knowledgeof and experience in working with a range of communications and workproductivity technologies.
• Abilityto manage data from and in a range of information systems.
• Ability toeffectively recognize and constructively resolve complex problems.
• Customer-service driven and able to work with,and respond constructively to, a diverse range of internal and externalconstituencies.
• Abilityto work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
• Must possessexcellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal andpresentation skills, and be able to interact effectively with individualsrepresenting diverse backgrounds, as well as recognize and resolve conflict.
• Mustbe able to respond quickly and effectively to stakeholder needs.
• ValidOklahoma driver’s license with CDL (Class B).
• Ability to work irregularhours, to include some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal officephysical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  DISCLAIMER:
  The above statementsare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby people assigned to this job.  They arenot intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired of personnel so classified.