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Kansas State University Program/Project Consultant in Manhattan, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13077143

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rAbout This Role:

This position involves working closely with the Center Director and University Administration to manage all aspects of the Center with internal and external patrons. The position ensures the Center is meticulously organized, accessible, professional, responsive, accountable, and makes a positive impression in all endeavors.

This position will:

Develop Center goals and accompanying measurable outcomes in risk management

Direct new student fellow recruiting to the Center of both undergraduate and graduate students across campus and guide assessment of applications for admission

Manage prospective and active student fellow communications and event scheduling

Co-advise the student organization, the Interdisciplinary Risk Management Association.

Serve as liaison with the Center and external industry partners including developing partnership reports; facilitating student internship and career recruiting; and coordinating annual advisory council meetings

Manage Center travel activities for student fellow trips and Center development events

Develop and maintain Center web page (https://www.k-state.edu/riskmanagement/); orgsync or similar for event announcement and scheduling; and social and business media communications

Compile semiannual Center information for newsletters; and collaborate the Director on social media posts

Maintain student fellow and alumni fellow records including internships, jobs, salary data, and contact information

Maintain industry e-mail distribution files

Manage scheduling of Center guest speakers and other Center activities

Administer scheduling, registration, and catering for Center workshops, executive education, and conferences

Manage student fellowship payments and expense reimbursements for Center events and activities

Reconcile Center financial accounts

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University\'s Risk Management Center was launched in 2013 and has rapidly become recognized as a center of excellence in the University as well as by industry affiliates. The Center is a transdisciplinary endeavor with leadership from the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, and Engineering. Undergraduate and graduate students representing more than 20 majors across campus participate as student fellows in the Center with over 70 students per year being asked to join. The Center provides leadership in student integrated risk management education in partnership with industry patrons. The Center is funded by external sponsors and industry partners.

The Center has expanded its reach by offering conferences for industry participants and is launching new efforts in executive education.

This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid time off-vacation, sick, and holidays.

To learn more visit: http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits/

What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor\'s Degree in business, agricultural economics, industrial engineering, education, risk management or related field, and three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master\'s degree in business, education, agricultural economics, engineering, risk management or related field
  • Experience working with higher education
  • Ability to solve problems independently and apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems
  • Ability to co municate through effective and persuasive written documents and presentations; proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
  • The position requires overnight travel (approximately 10 days per year)

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted electronically and must include the following in a single pdf file:

  1. Letter of interest addressing how your skills and experiences match the qualifications listed in this position announcement
  2. Resume
  3. Sample of professional writing
  4. Three professional references including titles, contact information, and professional relationship to the applicant

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range:

\$53,581 - \$85,686 annual salary

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