Academic And/Or Research Program Officer Associate

Description

Acts as key staff member for an academic or research program, usually of moderate size. Facilitates and coordinates program, assists in developing research, participates in professional conferences and provides public relations support. May provide specialized administrative support such as fundraising or day-to-day administration of a broad range of programs and activities of an academic program or research center. Assists in curriculum development for non-degree-granting programs, workshops and inservice training and develops curriculum materials or teaching materials. Conducts inservice training, conferences and workshops. Serves as a resource to students for course selection. Participates in the program budgeting and accounting process. Education and Experience: Academic background and experience in selected subject area. Requires advanced degree, preferably Ph.D. May require specific experience in curriculum development or in particular area of research. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently and directly related to academic instruction or training. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.