Grambling State University

Liaison & Outreach Officer for MARC & RISE Program

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DEPARTMENT:	Biological Sciences
QUALIFICATIONS:	A Master's degree is required and two years of related experience is preferable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Serve as a liaison between directors, project faculty, and students Establish and maintain a close working relationship with participating faculty and Department Heads in math and science disciplines Coordinate conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops for MARC and RISE programs Work with students to assure that they send applications for SRI and graduate schools by due dates, and maintain appropriate records Create and maintain excel spreadsheet containing a list of institutions for SRI and graduate schools Create and maintain excel spreadsheet containing a list of T32 grantee institutions Create and maintain excel spreadsheets for MARC and RISE participants for enrollment, academic progress, and graduation data Monitor student progress and compliance with standards required for good academic standing and continued fellowships, periodically alert students and directors regarding unsatisfactory progress Coordinate a variety of academic support activities Prepare academic/statistical documents to support grant operations and progress reports Assist the directors with media relations, including news releases and responding to inquiries Supervise student workers. Coordinate training, and orientation. Counsel with subordinates on work related problems and questions Establish and maintain electronic files for identifying, recording and classifying stored data and text Schedule tutorial sessions in math and science disciplines in consultation with project faculty and students Perform other tasks as required or assigned
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 8/12/2009