Project Coordinator
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is a temporary shortterm position to assist the Center for Biotechnology undergraduates with research projects in the laboratory.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Assist with achieving program objectives.
- Help the Ph.D. prepare and collect data for the annual program evaluation.
- Collect and process student applications prepare requisitions assist with preparing collecting and analyze student evaluations and ensure the smooth and efficient communication and management of the project.
- Organize the annual research day; track student participation in mentoring teams; track student participation with faculty advisors ensuring proper function of committees.
- Encourage undergraduates to pursue researchquality careers in STEM and biotechnology; help students apply and obtain summer internships; collaborate with the faculty from the highereducation (MS/Ph.D.) in keeping track of the students after they leave FVSU; and write annual reports.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) or similar software.
- Handson experience in laboratory.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of workrelated information and materials flexibility able adapt to changes strong customer service orientation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- Strong record of advising undergraduate students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 23 years experience in Education.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in agriculture/plant biotechnology/botany from an accredited college.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works with plants weekend work may be requested. The applicant must be able to work in a climatecontrolled office using a computer or laboratory using equipment.
- Travel required Traveling for research and scientific meetings.
- Evening/night/weekend work Monday Friday; occasionally weekends
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be able to bend safely work with undergraduates and provide training as needed and stand as well as stand for extended periods of time. A valid GA drivers license and independent reliable transportation is required.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Experience:
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