Inside Higher Ed
Manager - Agricultural Research Stations
Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Manager – Agricultural Research Stations
Inside Higher Ed
Responsibilities
Supervise field operations and allocate field space and services for research and extension programs
Hire, train, and supervise support staff
Supervise collection, summarization, and transmission of research data and records to PIs
Coordinate and facilitate education programs, field days, and workshops with OSU Extension personnel
Facilitate procurement of supplies and equipment, maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds
Prepare reports on research station activity for CFAES administration
Manage budgets and cost recovery
Follow university policies and processes related to HR, purchasing, and environmental health and safety
Direct and participate in field operations to establish experiments (plot layout, tillage, fertilization, pest control, planting, weed control and other cultural practices)
Coordinate utilization of labor, equipment, and supplies across both research stations
Direct efforts of staff to maintain facilities, grounds, equipment, trellis and fences
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in crop science, plant pathology, entomology, natural resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in field research methods with perennial fruit crops and/or other specialty crops
3–5 years experience with agricultural operations and staff supervision
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to obtain Ohio Public Operator pesticide license within 6 months of employment
Driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture (equivalent education/experience)
Major: Viticulture/Enology, Crop Science or related field of study
Desired Experience
Working knowledge of farm machinery operation, viticulture, enology and precision agriculture technology
Experience with viticulture, enology, other perennial fruit crops in a field research environment
Salary and Benefits $58,700 to $77,200
Full benefits can be viewed at https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eligibility
EEO Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Location Ashtabula County, Kingsville, Ohio – CFAES Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station
Shift First Shift, 40 hours per week, Regular Full-time
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Responsibilities
Supervise field operations and allocate field space and services for research and extension programs
Hire, train, and supervise support staff
Supervise collection, summarization, and transmission of research data and records to PIs
Coordinate and facilitate education programs, field days, and workshops with OSU Extension personnel
Facilitate procurement of supplies and equipment, maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds
Prepare reports on research station activity for CFAES administration
Manage budgets and cost recovery
Follow university policies and processes related to HR, purchasing, and environmental health and safety
Direct and participate in field operations to establish experiments (plot layout, tillage, fertilization, pest control, planting, weed control and other cultural practices)
Coordinate utilization of labor, equipment, and supplies across both research stations
Direct efforts of staff to maintain facilities, grounds, equipment, trellis and fences
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in crop science, plant pathology, entomology, natural resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in field research methods with perennial fruit crops and/or other specialty crops
3–5 years experience with agricultural operations and staff supervision
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to obtain Ohio Public Operator pesticide license within 6 months of employment
Driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture (equivalent education/experience)
Major: Viticulture/Enology, Crop Science or related field of study
Desired Experience
Working knowledge of farm machinery operation, viticulture, enology and precision agriculture technology
Experience with viticulture, enology, other perennial fruit crops in a field research environment
Salary and Benefits $58,700 to $77,200
Full benefits can be viewed at https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eligibility
EEO Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Location Ashtabula County, Kingsville, Ohio – CFAES Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station
Shift First Shift, 40 hours per week, Regular Full-time
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