Project Director

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the position is to assist with the management of strategic initiatives and a Plan of Work for Academic, Cooperative Extension, Research and Experiential Learning and other areas under the direction of the Dean of the College of Agriculture, at Lincoln University, an entity with an 1890 land grant mission. Develop partnerships and collaborations that support the growth and stability of the College. This Program Director position will report directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental & Human Sciences/Vice President for Land Grant Engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage key projects, programs, staff, and programs as identified by the Dean to include auxiliary departments of the College, while ensuring that assessment protocols for all programs and initiatives are implemented.
• Assist with leading and implementing a collaborative strategic planning process for the College.
• Implement and coordinate a master calendar that includes program events, activities, and benchmarks across the college.
• Assist faculty with targeted recruitment and enrollment of area and international students for current and emerging areas of the College through intentional outreach that highlights ongoing research areas.
• Provide support to administrative staff throughout the college and satellite offices through training, coaching, and assessment of needs and opportunities for growth and new partnerships.
• Create community relationships in the development of industry-driven agriculture resources that are degree-driven and goal-oriented with the establishment of an ag-business advisory group.
• Develop partnerships with businesses and academic partners to include units with broad-based agricultural science involvement, business, and related disciplines that result in experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Plan and host College events, conferences, and symposiums that expose staff to professional development and students to scholarships, career opportunities, and graduate schools.
• Ensure that progress notes for meetings, Plan of Work, and other benchmarked activities are archived with the College.
• Assist with identifying new and emerging technologies that may impact distance education, agriculture, consumers, and the environment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become knowledgeable of 21st-century agricultural priorities, initiatives, and strategies that support national best practice models.
• Seek funding sources to enhance programs.
• Assist with the preparation of major program functions and activities both on and off campus.
• Must participate in professional agricultural-related memberships such ARD, MANRRS, 1890 Scholars, National Council for Agricultural Education (NCAE), Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) and/or other professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience A master's degree in business, Marketing, Agriculture, or related area is required.
• Five to seven years of higher education or corporate experience is required with demonstrated success in goal attainment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong skills in coordinating events with partners, faculty, and students for successful outcomes.
• Ability to work with staff, faculty, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to track and monitor budgets and develop reports to funding sources.
• Administrative experience including personnel and budget management, and proven leadership ability.
• Knowledge of the mission and vision of an 1890 land grant entity.
• Knowledge of graduate outcomes for students in the agricultural sciences.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.