Student - Curriculum And Training Specialist

Student

• Curriculum and Training Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Student

• Curriculum and Training Specialist.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division

VP Student Affairs

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Part Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date

August 25, 2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit resume with the application.

Job Summary

The Student Curriculum and Training Specialists will be developing training materials and a student leadership curriculum for the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

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Develops both in-person and virtual, innovative curriculum and program plans, coordinates with partners who are knowledgeable of the material and research similar programs for content and delivery.

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Plans and implements program activities during the development of this curriculum.

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Develop online and in-person delivery of recruiting training for professional staff.

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Provides administration and coordination services to support the day-to-day operations and close-out of the Y-NPS Youth Outdoors Initiative.

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Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training in recruiting, curriculum development.

Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Southern Miss, not enrolled full-time and not currently holding a Graduate Assistantship.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical Familiarity: Confidently navigates technical platforms required of the position: student information system, video production, document creation, and other technical tools as needed.
• Business Execution: Leverages professional expertise and University knowledge to assess areas of opportunity, identify solutions and effectively execute the plan.
• Relationship Management: Works to build and manage productive relationships with peers, leaders and customer groups. Effectively engages and interacts with others to collaborate and provide value-added support that enhances department results and team effectiveness.
• Seeks advice and input from others and recognizes when to escalate issues or seek help.
• Communication: Demonstrates the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner. Encourages an open exchange of ideas and differing perspectives. Adapts communication style to meet the needs of diverse audiences and situations. Listens to understand others. Provides quality instruction and feedback.
• Demonstrates a high level of planning and organizational skills and the ability to move projects forward to completion. Self-motivated and accountable for results.

About The University Of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities

• Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.

USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.