Program Support Strategist

Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Paula Harrold, paula.harrold@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$42000 - $45000

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The School of Engineering & Construction Technologies Program Support Strategist strengthens and enhances the School, the success of its students, offerings and extramural linkages through strategic engagement in recruitment, retention, promotional, extramural and support-focused activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates with alternate combinations of credentials and/or experience may be considered.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Experience:

  • Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
  • Demonstrated success in collaborating with and serving diverse constituencies.
  • Formal experience in public relations, sales, marketing and/or promotions.
  • Work experience in higher education or similar environment highly preferred.
  • Experience working with a range of audiences.
  
  
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Valid Oklahoma driver’s license. Class A CDL driver’s license preferred.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Skills and Abilities:

  • Understanding of current student recruitment and retention best practices.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with other internal and external constituents to ensure deliverables are met.
  • Ability to develop and deliver promotional content, presentations and other materials for a variety of audiences and multiple 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 complex activities and initiatives.
  • Able to continuously improve processes and practices, and quickly grasp and apply new skills and methods to existing and emergent issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment in a deadline-drive environment.
  • Knowledge of and experience in working with a range of communications and work productivity technologies.
  • Ability to manage data from and in a range of information systems.
  • Ability to effectively recognize and constructively resolve complex problems.
  • Customer-service driven and able to work with, and respond constructively to, various internal and external constituencies.
  • Ability to work effectively with and promote distinct populations.

  Communication Skills:

  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and be able to interact effectively with individuals representing different backgrounds, as well as recognize and resolve conflict.
  • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to stakeholder needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: