Coordinator - Agriculture
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Job Number: P1046
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: College of Basic & Applied Sciences
Job Title
Coordinator - Agriculture
Department
Agriculture
Salary
$46,448 - $57,520; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
This position is responsible for coordinating the financial administration of the School of Agriculture, managing stakeholder partnerships (e.g., the School of Agriculture advisory board), and coordinating outreach efforts (e.g., on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment, social media messaging, newsletter production). The role includes personnel management, supervising and managing student personnel, and serving as the initial point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and industry partners. Essential duties include:
*maintain, monitor, and reconcile department and farm budgets;
*oversee farm revenue budgeting and invoicing;
* manage purchasing card reconciliation and record-keeping;
* coordinate international travel budgets and contracts;
* submit purchase requisitions, bids, blanket purchase orders, and contracts for office, farm, and laboratory supplies, adhering to MTSU policies;
* perform class scheduling tasks and update the School of Agriculture website;
* schedule and coordinate meetings;
* lead event coordination efforts, including invoicing and logistics;
* coordinate the design of departmental communications and marketing materials (e.g., emails, graphics, posters);
* execute the employment process for faculty and staff;
* serve as the Chair's liaison and, under the Chair's direction, represent the School of Agriculture at internal and external events;
* coordinate safety training protocols and annual safety reviews in compliance with OSHA 10-hour General Industry safety standards for the School of Agriculture's learning laboratories, including the farm;
* oversee the maintenance of departmental equipment;
* perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture or other STEM field, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Education.
Required Related Experience
One year of demonstrated organizational skills, communication skills to reach target audiences, event planning and/or coordination skills.
Desirable Related Experience
Experience in a university setting is preferred. Experience planning events is preferred. Successful recruitment event coordination is preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
OSHA 10 General Industry credential
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: September 27, 2024
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