Academic Coordinator 3

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Job Posting Title:

Academic Coordinator 3

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Online

• CE - Custom and Corporate Relations (Lisa A Verma (00013422))

Work Location:

Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Academic Coordinator leads all aspects of the Region VII Louisiana Science & Engineering Fair and the Louisiana State Science & Engineering Fair (LSEF) each year for all qualifying participants. Each fair has two divisions:

Junior Division (6th-8th grade) and Senior Division (9th-12th grade). The Region VII Science & Engineering Fair is open to the following parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, & Ascension Parish. The Louisiana State Science & Engineering Fair is open to all qualifying students from Louisiana Regional fairs.

Coordinates non-credit continuing education professional development courses & programs for participants from business, industry, government, professional organizations, and the general adult population. Coordinate awarded training grants and quarterly reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate logistics for each academic competition/fair - update the website, reserve event space, update zFairs registrations system, order catering, design & order t-shirts, order awards, purchase supplies. Schedule training/information sessions for each fair inviting school teachers and regional coordinators from the other regions.

Affiliate each fair with the International Science & Engineering organization (Society of Science). Coordinate volunteer recruitment & registration for each fair, arrange for travel (staff & students) to the International Science & Engineering Fairs. Collaborate with generating Science & Engineering fair sponsorships. 50%

Collaborate on Louisiana Workforce Commission Incumbent Worker Training Programs grant quarterly reports ensuring all training is accounted for in each quarter. Coordinate all logistics for awarded grants to include tracking, scheduling and fiscal arrangements. Regularly meet and communicate with company representative to ensure training is on track to meet performance metrics. 30%

Handle all professional development program logistics including customer service, scheduling, location, instructors, course materials, supplies and equipment, catering and transportation. Ability to manage large scale projects. 15%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Additional Requirements:

Vehicle Operation

• University employees whose principal responsibilities of employment include operating a vehicle, performing maintenance on a vehicle, or supervising any public employee who operates or maintains a vehicle and positions with an expectation to travel will require an MVR and are subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Operation Essential Personnel

• This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Minor Contact

• This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.

Additional Information:

Use department vehicle periodically.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR Master's Degree

Specific Experience: Background in education.

Degree Substitution: LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome their application

Minimum Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with 5 years of experience

Specific Experience: Background in education - middle and high school students

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, (3) professional references, and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lisa Verma at laverma@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

March 13, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, next

Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.