Project Consultant

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r**Project Consultant**

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rKansas State University

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r****About This Role****

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.

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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

****About Us****

• The College of Health and Human Sciences** inspires and prepares
  
  

passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that

promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health

sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate

programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to

make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

****Worksite Description****

This position is **Hybrid eligible**.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working

to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid

work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 app y 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

Additional Role Information

• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required up to 10
  
  

times per year to attend/present at trainings and conferences.

Additional travel within or outside the state may be required

depending on the approved scope of work for the funding year(s).

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing

basis without sponso