Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide support and leadership for the development and management of projects and programs connected to academic programs (e.g., degree programs or faculty research) related to public health. Academic initiatives supported by this position include the MPH Program, the NSU Public Health Collaborative and ad hoc projects that support public health education and scholarship.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Provide coordination and support for programs or projects related to academic initiatives
2. Apply knowledge of best practices for the support of academic initiatives
3. Conduct program planning and development
4. Engage in program implementation aligned with priorities, policies and procedures
5. Provide training for staff and other collaborators
6. Contribute to evaluations and reporting
7. Contribute to policy development and analysis
8. Perform research and analysis on specific issues, as required
9. Plan and implement special projects or events
KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
10. Strong collaboration skills
11. Ability to work in fast paced environments
12. Knowledge of best practices
13. Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with program management tools
14. Strong time management skills
15. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage stakeholders
16. Experience in the development or coordination of academic initiativesEEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
17. At least three years of experience coordinating projects or programs in a college or university setting
18. A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health or education
Additional Considerations
19. Training in public health
20. Experience setting up new programs
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No email information accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.