Title: Manager Agricultural Research Stations

Reports to Director of Agricultural Operations for The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)

Responsibilities:

• Lead management and administrative functions of CFAES North Central and Muck Crops Agricultural Research Stations (Fremont and Willard, Ohio)
• Address field research topics on vegetable and agronomic crops in collaboration with CFAES faculty, OSU Extension Educators, and Field Specialists
• Serve as a member of the CFAES Operations team, working with managers for CFAES farms, field labs, and research stations
• Coordinate with other field stations regarding equipment, labor, and other CFAES assets

Management Duties (55%):

• 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 researchers
• Coordinate and facilitate education programs, field days, and workshops with OSU Extension
• Facilitate procurement of supplies and equipment, maintenance of equipment, facilities, 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

Field Operations (20%):

• Direct and participate in field operations to establish experiments (plot layout, tillage, fertilization, pest control, planting, weed control, irrigation, and other cultural practices)
• Coordinate utilization of labor, equipment, and supplies for N. Central and Muck Crops Research Stations
• Direct efforts of staff to maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment

Collaboration and Research (10%):

• Work collaboratively with CFAES faculty and OSU Extension professionals to advance research, OSU Extension, and education programs
• May conduct applied field research or demonstration projects of interest to local agricultural clientele that complement or align with existing projects

Communication (15%):

• Maintain effective and professional communications internally and externally
• Facilitate interaction between CFAES, area producers, and other clientele

Other:

• Works flexible/adjusted schedule to meet peak workload demands
• Position could be based at either Fremont or Willard, Ohio
• Travel required between North Central and Muck Crops Agricultural Research Stations (minimum two days per week per location)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in agriculture (Master's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience)
• Major: Crop Science or related field of study

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in crop science (horticulture/agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, Natural Resources), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in field research methods
• Experience with agricultural operations and staff supervision
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• 5 years' experience in agricultural operations
• Ability to obtain Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of employment
• Driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Desired Experience:

• Working knowledge of farm machinery operation and precision agriculture technology
• Experience with vegetable crops and agronomic crops operations in a field research environment

Hiring salary rage: $58,700 to $77,200 based on education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

This job profile is a Manager 1, Agriculture Administration (M1 level) position on the career roadmap.

The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

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