Coordinator, Scholarship Project

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number:
FY202600117

Department: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job
Title

Coordinator, Scholarship Project

Essential Job
Functions

• Works actively with CAAS Office of Student Services, CAAS faculty, staff and student
  body.
• Serves as point of contact for this funded research project
• Coordinates
  project activities on academics, research, extension and outreach events, and training sessions
• Coordinates
  with CAAS on project financial and budget management, report to project directors on participant reimbursements, purchase orders, and other
  transactions
• Complies project document for annual performance
  report
• Contributes to CAAS student recruitment through project
  activities
• Leads project activities at department, college, and university level for agriculture and natural
  resource programs
• Other related duties, as
  assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education – B.S. degree in
agriculture, education, business, finance, etc. or closely related field
Minimum Experience – Two years’ (2)
research project experience
Licensees/Certifications – Valid MS driver’s
license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of CAAS policies and
  procedures
• Knowledge of FANH programs
• Knowledge of academic, research, and
  extension, and outreach project management
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office projects and other
  databases
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to
  make independent professional judgments with integrity
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict
  confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, faculty, administrators, and
  other stakeholders with limited direct supervision

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly
committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or
religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate
any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for
employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

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