Project Consultant

Kansas State University•Manhattan, KS

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The 4-H Military Partnership Outreach and Support Project (4-HMPOS), within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is seeking a Project Consultant to join their team. This position will be responsible for managing activities related to one or more military service branches involved in the 4-H Military Partnership Project. This includes organizing, planning, leading, and facilitating project tasks; refining project plans and timelines; managing finances within budgets, contracts, or grants; and handling external relations and publicity. This position reports to the Project Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
An educational equivalency of four years of relevant experience may be used in place of a bachelor's degree
Three years of relevant experience
Must hold a valid passport and have the ability to travel in and out of the United States
Must hold a valid driver's license, be able to operate a rental car, and not have a criminal record that would bar entry into a US military installation

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field such as youth development, education, social work, family studies, or human services
5 years of experience in delivering professional development and technical assistance
Demonstrated knowledge of 4-H programming and positive youth development principles
Experience with best practices in adult education
Understanding of Military Child and Youth Programs
Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze, interpret, and develop work plans based on data and feedback
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision
High level of attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and MS Teams), internet search engines, email, electronic calendars, and project management and marketing software
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Reliable and adaptable team player dedicated to achieving both personal and organizational objectives
Prompt and professional response to all requests
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information and materials

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Land Grant University (LGU) sub-awardees and military partners to determine topics, priorities, and delivery structure of professional development and technical assistance (PDTA) for 4-H programs aimed at military-connected youth and professionals
Deliver PDTA to both LGU and military professionals
Utilize expertise of and collaborate closely with participating LGUs, military partners, and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and support development of educational programs
Develop and deliver educational information for state 4-H Military Liaisons, military child and youth program professionals, and other interested parties to support the project's mission
Support LGU staff in understanding learning strategies related to military systems and culture
Collect, analyze, and report on the impact of efforts as a consultant to LGU and military child and youth program professionals
Assist in reviewing all Request for Award (RFA) applications for funding received through NIFA/USDA and sub-awarded to other Land Grant Universities (LGUs)
Serve on project committees and as a representative for the project at meetings and conferences, as assigned

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