Program Coordinator #442866
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- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20112035
Position Title:Program Coordinator #442866
FTE:1.00
Position Type:Staff
Department:Center for Midstream Management
Job Summary/Basic Function:Job Summary:
This position reports to the Director of the Center for Midstream Management and Science. Primary responsibilities include the management of the Faculty and Industry Training Program; Managing the Midstream Center’s Information Clearing House specialized database; Building and managing the Midstream Center’s contact lists; and assisting with the periodic Request for Proposal issuance and process management. Duties include Event Planning, Web Page management, and the distribution of announcements and invitations to upcoming events.
Essential Job Functions:
1.Manage faculty and industry training program implementation.
2.Manage Midstream Center’s Information Clearing House database that will provide online (via Midstream webpage) access to a specialized database of all midstream-relevant academic and journal publications currently being created by the Library Sciences school on contract to the Midstream Center (spring 2021).
3.Building and managing the Center’s distribution/contact list to be used in newsletter distributions, as well as distribution of announcements and invitations to upcoming events.
4.Assist in periodic RFP issuance and process management.
5.Manage Event Planning – symposia, roundtables, board meetings.
6.Set-up IT/equipment for presentations to various groups.
7.Arrange for Webinar Conferences (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, other systems) to include sending out mass invitations, managing communications and running the conferences in the background.
8.Webpage management, editing, formatting – e.g., Midstream webpage.
9.Create and manage electronic and paper filing systems for all of the Center’s activities, including research projects/funding/decisions, outreach efforts, training programs, travel, and associated expenses.
10.Manager the Center’s periodic Newsletter.
11.Work with LU’s Marketing and Communications Department on the Center’s announcements.
Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.
Minimum Education Required:
A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in business administration or related field preferred.
Minimum Experience Required:
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Key Competencies:
•Ability to bring a positive and enthusiastic approach to the team.
•Ability to communicate effectively, positively and with diplomacy in person and via electronic communications (Emails, Web Pages, Webinars, Newsletters, etc.).
•Ability to follow established standard operating procedures and/or policies.
•Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
•Ability to create and manage and electronic document filing system.
Physical Requirements:
•Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
•Regular physical attendance required.
•Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Conditions:
Typical schedule is M-F 8am-5pm; with some after-hours work. This position supports essential functions of the Center for Midstream Management and Science and may occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference Statement:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary:$40,500
Posting Date:11/16/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
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Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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