We're Hiring!

Title: Program Specialist - Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - 43

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Stephen Richter

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Eastern Kentucky University Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment is accepting applications for a full-time staff position of Program Specialist.

The Program Specialist will provide administrative and professional support services for activities of the Institute of AGNE. The candidate will assist the Executive Director with operations including, but not limited to, communications, human resources processes, recruitment coordination, preparation of reports, and scheduling of programs and events; budget tracking and monitoring, travel/expense voucher processing, and other accounting or financial tasks; planning and implementation of educational programs and events; and other office functions.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. One year of related experience is required. Preference for experience with administrative assistance and with educational programming. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and the university community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

Experience: One Year of experience is required. Preference for experience with administrative assistance and with educational programming.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Perform administrative functions to support the effective operation of the Institute and associated programs, including but not limited to human resources processes, recruitment coordination, preparation of reports, and scheduling of programs and events. - (Essential)
• 30% - Provides budget tracking and monitoring, travel/expense voucher processing, and other accounting or financial tasks. - (Essential)
• 25% - Assist with planning and implementation of educational programs and events. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Please submit a cover page, resume, and contact information for at least 3 professional references through the online application platform.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.