Job Title:

Academic Program Officer

 Tuscarawas Campus - New Philadelphia, OH

Salary:

 $37,284

Basic Function:

To assist in the coordination of a designated educational or student service program. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist in the coordination of a designated educational program; may be responsible for a component of a program or assist in providing support to the entire program.

Prepare and/or develop program/course materials and distribution of materials to appropriate parties.

Provide information regarding designated program to students and faculty.

Prepare and maintain mandatory program documentation and records.

Participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities.

Collaborate with schools, departments, colleges, faculty members, etc., regarding program(s).

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three months of related experience or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to five years of related experience.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree preferred.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE WITH ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PROGRAM ACCREDITATION IS PREFERRED.

PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT) PREFERRED.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

THIS POSITION MAY BE BASED AT ANY OF KENT STATE’S REGIONAL CAMPUSES, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR PLACEMENT AT THE TUSCARAWAS CAMPUS, AND INCLUDES THE EXPECTATION OF REGULAR TRAVEL TO OTHER CAMPUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE KSU SYSTEM AS NEEDED.

Must pass a security check.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.