8.00 The Area of Land Grant Engagement

The Vice President of Land Grant Engagement (VPE) will support Lincoln University’s mission through multidisciplinary collaborations in teaching, research and service for Missouri residents. This position will report directly to the President and is a member of the executive leadership team.

The VPE will administer the university's 1890 Research and Extension activities in compliance with state and federal policies to maximize resources. The VPE will lead the land-grant engagement operations team, collaborate on public relations and marketing activities that align with the University’s mission and strategic plan, liaise with state and federal agriculture committees and other stakeholders and serve as an expert voice on land-grant matters from an 1890 perspective. This position will foster collaborative, multidisciplinary discoveries campus-wide, integrate the land-grant mission of teaching, research and service across the campus and enhance funding opportunities through the development of multidisciplinary proposals.