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Strategy
and Compliance Specialist - University Park, PA 16802
Job Type Full-time Full Job Description JOB
DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The
College of Agricultural (Ag) Sciences is seeking a Strategy and Compliance
Specialist. The College's Penn State Extension is represented in each of the
67 counties within the State of Pennsylvania. The
Strategy and Compliance Specialist will work closely with College of Ag and
Extension internal stakeholders (Deans, Directors, Assistant Directors,
Business Operations, Client Relations Managers, Multicultural Affairs, and
overall Administration within Extension), as well as University-wide
stakeholders (HR, Office of Ethics & Compliance, etc.); and external
stakeholders (Peer Extension units, USDA - United States Department of
Agriculture; NIFA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture) to ensure
compliance to USDA expectations and regulations. The
individual in this position will conduct statewide initiatives to ensure
compliance measures on behalf of the College of Ag Sciences and Penn State
Extension (develop trainings, reviews, action plans, processes/policies) to adhere
to USDA NIFA regulations and requirements. They will work with internal and
external stakeholders to ensure strategic goals are aligned not only within
the College's but overall with the US Department of Agriculture and the
National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Additional
responsibilities will include working with Extension administrators to
maintain the Extension annual desk audit initiatives, overseeing bilingual
initiatives and developing strategies to maintain commitment and growth to
efficiently reach all audiences (ex: Latinx, Plain Sect, resource stressed,
underrepresented) to ensure that the College of Ag and Extension strategic
plan initiatives in this area are met and sustained. This
position will report directly to the College's Assistant Dean for
Multicultural Affairs with a dotted line to the Extension Director. Qualification
include:
Applicants
should provide a cover letter and resume and evidence, either woven through
their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a
commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence in a work
setting. Employment
with the University will require successful completion of background check(s)
in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you
operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's
license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be
required in addition to standard background checks as some driving will be
required. Penn
State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a
culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of
diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion
as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS
SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant
to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn
State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
(ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies
concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use,
crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
The ASR is available for review here . Employment
with the University will require successful completion of background check(s)
in accordance with University policies. EEO
is the Law Penn
State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed
to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without
regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are
unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or
disability, please contact 814-865-1473. |
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