Position Summary

IAT Program Coordinator - This position will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the IAT and other feeder programs located as Delta College. Visit the Institute of Agricultural Technology at www.iat.msu.edu for program information.

The position provides leadership for the IAT programs located at Delta College. The current program offering is Agricultural Operations and Food Processing, Technology and Safety. Responsibilities include: (1)counseling and advising students; (2)student recruitment, and internship placement and monitoring; (3)teaching courses in career development, leadership, communications, internship and other courses in the candidates area of expertise and/or as needed by the program; (4)fostering a working relationship with the agricultural industry, high school counselors and teachers, and diverse communities in the service district of Delta College; (5)evaluation of the programs and curriculum; (6)working closely with appropriate departments for program delivery and development, and (7)assisting with the exploration and development of new off-campus programs in partnership with Delta College.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Agriculture or related discipline

Desired Degree

Masters -Agriculture or related discipline

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an Agricultural or related discipline

Three years of industry or teaching experience in an Agricultural or related discipline

Experience in program management and evaluation

Desired Qualifications

Experience in recruitment and retention of students.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Current Resume

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

This position will be open until suitable candidate is identified. Application review date will begin June 15, 2022. Applicants may apply for this position via the link at https://jobs.msu.edu

Any questions, please direct them to Dorcia Chaison, Interim Director for IAT at chaison@msu.edu

Review of Applications Begins On

06/15/2022

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

www.iat.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.