Outreach Coordinator - Fort Valley State University

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Outreach Coordinator.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position coordinates the University's Outreach Programming

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves a primary point-of-contact for Outreach programming.
• Meets with internal and external partners to monitor progress.
• Serves as liaison between students, university departments, staff and community partners.
• Hosts workshops for enhanced capacity and program effectiveness.
• Travels to program partner sites for process monitoring and conferences
• Assists in the tracking of data for all reporting requirements
• Develops marketing strategy for Initiatives
• Represents the university at public events.
• Identifies external funding and partnering opportunities.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of program management principles.
• Knowledge of marketing and recruitment principles and practices.
• Knowledge of program guidelines and requirements.
• Knowledge of university and Board of Regents policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years' work experience in accounting, finance, or business-related field
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICCATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
• Governmental and /or grants accounting experience

SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied program coordination. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to coordinate assigned program activities. Success in this position contributes to the success of the program in providing services to students.
• The work is typically performed in the community.
• Administrative support in the designated office.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.