University Program Associate

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To provide leadership, interface with, and assist the Landscape Architecture Program Coordinator and NRED faculty with program administration and fiscal management of departmental programs and grant projects. Assist with public relations and communications, composition, editing and formatting of Program, Department, College and University reports, supervision of student assistants, and management of Landscape Architecture's Computer Laboratory. The position makes decisions in the absence of the Program Coordinator in consultation with faculty and key administrators as appropriate.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

The Landscape Architecture Program is housed in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design which is part of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The Program's mission is to prepare a diverse student body to become leaders with the field of landscape architecture. Students are instilled with the theoretical, technical, and life skills necessary to address the complex and continually changing ecological and social challenges of the 21st century associated with the design, conservation, and management of landscapes. Educational emphasis is placed on developing creative and critical thinking skills, high moral character and ethical behavior, exposure to various geographies and cultures, and an independence of mind.

Knowledge of policies and procedures for operation of the landscape architecture program. Understand the varied nature and multiple activities necessary for the management of the landscape architecture program. Collects data and assist with annual landscape architecture accreditation reports. Understand the purpose of the program's organization and clientele needs which requires in-depth knowledge of program and target audience and accomplishes work in the time frame according to agency and university guidelines.

Assists with recruitment efforts, sending out hundreds of self-prepared packages to prospective students, work with new students (freshman and transfer) to make sure courses are accurate and other areas (housing, financial aid, etc.) are cleared for smooth transition for fall semester; works closely with IT specialist to upgrade software and make sure all computers in the landscape architecture computer lab and design studios are operational for fall semester. Serve as the primary point of contact, distributing client inquiries to the appropriate person(s). The knowledge to retrieve information and data collection for university reports, research reports and accreditation policies governing the landscape architecture program and other program areas.
Exhibits sound fiscal management of one state budget, three foundation and three grant accounts, to include hiring personnel, procuring goods and services, initiating travel requests, preparing and analyzing budgets and reconciling accordingly.

Skilled at listening to clients and establishing the correct channel for problem resolution. Encourage attitudes and conditions to improve performance in students, faculty and staff. Keeps confidential information in a safe place and discloses the information when needed. Skilled in all aspects of student services including recruitment, retention, registration, course management in banner, blackboard, mentoring, scholarship management and foundation accounts, processing material for student workers, student socials, student field trips, student organization, chaperone at national ASLA meetings, and statements for graduations.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.