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Furman University

Faculty Development Center Programs Coordinator

Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610

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**My Experience** area under **Resume/CV**.* Collecting data during program brainstorming with the FDC team to generate programs and events; cross-referencing proposed events with university schedule to ensure alignment* Designing automated registration and reminder processes* Designing accurate and visually effective print and digital presentation materials (e.g., a semester program flyer, accessible digital signage advertising programming, etc.)* Placing catering, technology, and room/location reservations* Assisting with event set-up and post-event activities* Just in time problem-solving to support an optimal learning environment for participants* Coordinating faculty peer coaching and students as pedagogical partners programs* Coordinating hybrid participation in events including monitoring Zoom, engaging remote participants in the chat, and uploading relevant digital materials in real time* Coordinating accurate captioning and uploading of Learning by Design support videos developed in-house* Ensuring all FDC/OWP professional development support materials are ADA compliant and meet accessibility resource guidelines* Coordinating logistics related to hosting regional or national conferences at Furman* Performing initial recruitment communication with potential student employees, including in the developing Students as Pedagogical Partners program* Onboarding new employees and/or student workers in their duties in support of FDC/OWP programs including:* Event/program preparation of materials* Social media content creation* Ensuring accessibility standards are met in print, digital, and video resources* Leading skills building workshops for peers and/or student employees as necessary* Assisting in grant writing, including budget preparation for applications, budget administration for successful grant awards, coordination of extramural grant data collection, and initial formatting of final report graphics and data* Engaging individual professional development opportunities in alignment with the FDC mission and program priorities.* Bachelor’s degree, with 1–2 years of experience in related field* Demonstrated attention to detail, especially in written communication* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to professionally represent Furman University to faculty, staff, administrators, students, and stakeholders* Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and scheduling in the academic setting* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects* Ability to maintain data, prepare reports, and provide information accurately, completely and in a timely manner* Experience with Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; some experience in website and survey software (i.e., Wordpress and Qualtrics), Box, and Adobe tools* Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues with differing work patterns and approaches* Experience in event planning and execution* Experience leading social media campaigns in multiple platforms; experience generating social media content using Canva* Experience in project management and/or coordinating several complex projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously* Experience working in higher education* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision* Ability to navigate challenges with a solutions-focused approachFurman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, , promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs.In keeping with this

commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American.The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes

and our newest addition,Furman is located on in , a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach. #J-18808-Ljbffr