Program Administrator

About This Role:

Location: College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.

The College of Agriculture at Kansas State University is seeking applications for a dynamic and proactive team member to support the delivery and reporting of our programs.  Kansas State University houses the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification (SIIL). SIIL functions as the Management Entity for this USAID funded project, supporting a country directed research portfolio of projects on sustainable intensification in seven focus countries, namely Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Senegal, and Tanzania.

• Manage key logistical efforts throughout the year, organizing scientific meetings, conferences, and other workshops in the U.S. and overseas in support of activities.
• Develop travel notifications, ensure travel reports are produced and catalogued and prepare requests for any capital purchases. The PA will manage international trainees using the Training and Exchanges Automated Management System (TEAMS).
• Create communication for target audiences, monitoring, and reporting for projects and initiatives, as well as developing and implementing key knowledge management strategies. Gather and compile technical information for newsletters, targeted scientific reports.
• Finalize reports for the SIIL award, meeting all reporting requirements, developing success stories and highlighting project outcomes.
• Produce monthly updates on USAID activities for programs in Ethiopia, Haiti and Guatemala.

Why Join Us:

The SIIL has been in operation since 2014, and in 2024 will begin to prepare final reports and documents as SIIL ends its decade of work.  However, the SIIL team will also continue with new projects, including work in Haiti and Guatemala.  This is a full-time, on campus position with the possibility of yearly renewal, as funding is available. However, SIIL has a long history of project funding, and so multiple-year employment is highly possible.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. Must be able to work at the Manhattan (KSU) office at least three out of five days per week.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, preferably in business administration, communication, management, international agriculture, or related field.
• Ability to be proactive and productive in a fast-paced, international research environment and be able to identify innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including social media expertise.
• Excellent organizational, monitoring and evaluation, and data management skills.
• User skills in office software that includes MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, InDesign, Photoshop or other word processing and communication platforms and systems.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and working with international research teams.
• Experience with strategic communication planning and mass media and knowledge management.
• Experience using and designing websites, databases, and web-based reporting platforms.
• International travel is a possibility, but not a requirement.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest
2. Resume or CV
3. Names, email, phone number and title for three professional references.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 6, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$50,000 - $73,596

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.