Classification Title

University Program Specialist

Working Title

Functional Specialist, Scheduling and Events

Location

Boone, NC

Job Category

2

Position Number

097841

Department

Donor Engagement & University Events - 540800

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

• Support CollegeNet 25Live functions and schedule events, facilities, and space for Appalachian State University campuses.
• Strong attention to detail, computer skills, time management, and confidentiality are critical.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Preferred Qualifications

Type of Position

Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm, with non-standard hours required including early mornings, nights, and weekends. Occasional travel outside the local area.

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

No

Physical Demands of Position

The range of physical demands for this position is broad. The position requires desk work and also time on the feet to assist at events. The position also requires light to medium lifting (up to 35 pounds) related to events and daily office duties. All functions are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Overall Competency Level

Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Range

Anticipated Hiring Range

$54,874 - $65,444

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Program/Project Administration: Ability to manage several and/or multi-faceted program(s) or project(s) in their entirety or several. Ability to lead and facilitate teams, workgroups or assigned staff. Ability to conduct research and development. Ability to take initiative in strategic planning and change management efforts. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate program(s)/project(s). Ability to establish goals and objectives of program(s)/project(s). Ability to set appropriate deadlines. Ability to plan and assign work of others. Ability to identify organizational needs and relevant business improvement processes. Ability to ensure compliance with program standards. Ability to make final technical decisions. Ability to oversee grant and contract pre- and post-award agreements, reporting and compliance with standards. Ability to advocate/represent the university in negotiations.

Communication & Marketing: Ability to cultivate professional relationships with all levels of the program/organization, internal and external. Ability to take the initiative in difficult situations. Ability to encourage others in complex and sensitive situations to reach a mutually agreeable resolution that achieves business goals and maintains positive work relationships across the organization. Ability to coordinate and manage communication efforts conveying difficult, crucial, and/or controversial decisions. Ability to oversee marketing and public relations strategies and functions. Ability to coordinate staff development and training/education programs including core training, specialized one-time training events, continuing education, and related programs.

Information Analysis/Decision Making: Ability to analyze business operations and/or financial statements for overall program administration. Ability to develop initiatives to meet program/project needs and objectives. Ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures for the program or assigned components. Ability to resolves problems or compliance issues, based on delegated authority.

Posting Date

04/04/2023

Closing Date

04/19/2023

Competency Level Statement

If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Search Chair Name

Margaret McCoy

Search Chair Email

mccoymm@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

Applicant Pool Preference

External (Post on the Web)

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39507

Posting Number

201502208P