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Date:         Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:43:18 -0400
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Subject:      Outreach Program Director Opening
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Hello,
I have attached an Outreach Program Director job description.  This
position is located within the Bureau of Research Training and Services at
Kent State University's College of Education, Health and Human Services.
The department works primarily in evaluating grants and and assisting
clients in understanding and using their data. Please pass this on to
anyone you know who may be interested and/or qualified.  Applications can
be submitted online at https://jobs.kent.edu.

Amanda S. Thomas
Bureau of Research Training and Services
Kent State University
507 White Hall
Kent, Ohio  44242
Phone:  (330) 672-0788
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                                                ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL
                                                            JOB DESCRIPTION
                                            Developed for Equal Opportunity


CLASS TITLE:      Outreach Program Director

KSU  Class  Code:   AD47  EEO Code: 1C      FLSA:  Exempt     Pay Grade: 08


BASIC FUNCTION:

   To  plan  and  direct  all  operational,  administrative,  and financial
activities of a designated
   educational outreach program.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

   Develop and market designated educational outreach program.

   Establish objectives; develop strategies for achieving objectives.

   Oversee University-designated program budget.

   Develop and/or revise program policies and procedures.

   Serve  as  liaison  to  various  constituent  groups relative to program
activities.

   Develop linkages with external organizations, professional
associations,and community groups to support
   program development.

   Oversee the promotion and/or communication on all aspects of the program
by  strategically  planning  for
   the  development  and  distribution of various materials.

   Identify and secure program funding opportunities.

   Evaluate and implement changes to programs.

   Serve on various University committees.

   Perform related duties as assigned.

   Employees  assigned  in  a  sales  unit and sales management role may be
   responsible for:
      ·     Identifying a list of prospects and managing the communication
processes with the prospects among
            the unit staff members.
      ·     Meeting with client prospects (i.e. human resource
managers,operations managers, decision-makers,
            executives, professionals and employees) to present information
about Kent State’s services and
            products.
      ·     Pricing solutions proposed, writing and reviewing
proposals,contracts and training plans
            reflecting the organizations’ needs and Kent State’s solutions.
      ·     Maintaining electronic records utilizing client relationship
management software.  Reporting on
            the client activity using the software.
      ·     Strategically planning for contracted sales activity, analyzing
and reporting on prospect and
            client activity.

REPORTS TO:

   Designated Supervisor

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION:

   Leadership  of a small department, unit, or major function and/or direct
   supervision over administrative/professional employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

   Must Pass Criminal Background Check

   Education and Experience:

      Bachelor’s  degree  in  a  relevant field; Master’s degree preferred;
      four to five years relevant experience.

   Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      Knowledge  of  personal  computer  applications; budgeting; strategic
      planning.

      Knowledge  of  business,  employee  development  and/or  organization
      development approaches and concepts.

      Skill in written and interpersonal communication.

      Demonstration   of  ability  to  maintain  client  relationships  for
      retaining and/or cross-selling clients.

      Demonstration  of  ability  to  strategically plan for contract sales
      services and for prospecting and client calls for a small unit

      Ability to provide leadership and direction.

      Evaluation  experience.   Experience writing grants, composing budget
      proposals for grant evaluations.

      Advanced understanding of SPSS software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

      Light  work:   Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
      up  to  10  pounds  of  force frequently, and/or negligible amount of
      force  constantly  to  move  objects.   Typically  requires  sitting,
      walking,  standing,  bending,  keying,  talking,  hearing, seeing and
      repetitive motions.

      Incumbent  may  be  required  to  travel  from  building  to building
      frequently  and  campus to campus occasionally.  For those in a sales
      management role, incumbent will be required to travel to client sites
      frequently.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and
should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and
responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly
related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted
where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State
University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours,
and responsibilities.

   FILE: AD47
   SOURCE:  Job Description
   ANALYST: ds