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

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.

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.