Agroecology Program Manager at Hocking College

Agroecology Program Manager

Position Information:

  1. Position Purpose

Under the guidance and direction of the Dean, School of Natural Resources, the Agroecology Program Manager is the entrepreneur of the Agroecology program. The Program Manager leads and manages both independent project management and collaborative efforts with the Dean to create, maintain, and process materials associated with the Agroecology program; teaches classes each semester of the year; leads program review and accreditation efforts; and supervises faculty assigned to teach courses within the program. Annual salary for the position: $55,000

  1. Duties and Responsibilities
  • PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT ACTVITIES:
    • Provide effective day-to-day management and administration of the Agroecology program in School of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation, Education, and Recreation
    • Supervises faculty.
    • Plan and oversee professional development for program faculty.
    • In cooperation with the Dean of the School of Natural Resources manage curriculum, create course schedules, assist with faculty and student issues, coordinate professional development for faculty, coordinate assignments, complete faculty evaluations and participate in other special projects.
    • Responsible for assuring that College policies are communicated and followed.
    • Manage aspects of grant funding as needed.
    • Serve on committees as assigned by the Dean.
  • PERFORMS STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ADVISING ACTIVITIES
    • Maintain a teaching load per term.
    • Assist with the recruitment and placement of students.
    • Coordinate textbook selection and review process to reduce overall student cost;
    • Work with students and faculty to resolve conflicts and serve as the second step in grade appeals.
    • Encourage students’ involvement in the advising process; Maintains sufficient advising hours compatible with student schedules; meet with advisees at least twice per semester and as often as needed; advise student having difficulty in class / clinical work; maintain appropriate advisee files; direct students to appropriate department and College resources; maintain confidentiality; periodically evaluates graduation progress and completions.
    • Duties also include managing student files, including processing of applications, documenting, using spreadsheets (such as Excel), and databases (such as Colleague/Web Advisor and Moodle). Keep track of student progress in cross disciplines and updating student records. This will involve working closely with many different offices throughout the College, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, etc.
    • Acts as lead contact for international student needs in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar.
    • Reviews graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean.
    • Coordinate with CCP Liaison for site visits for College Credit Plus
    • Act as the lead liaison for practicum sites for Agroecology Program.
  • Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting the activities of the School of Natural Resources
    • Provides leadership and assists in the college marketing department in developing materials about the program (e.g., publications, web page, annual report).
    • Represent the Agroecology program to students, prospective students and other interested parties.
    • Facilitate advisory committee involvement in all programs within the unit.
    • Work with Tech Prep to develop articulation agreements with Career Technical and traditional secondary schools.
    • Represent program(s) at recruiting events, on and off campus.
    • Collaborate and provide programming for career/program exploration camps.
    • Participate in program relevant community & networking events.
    • Attend local county fairs and FFA events as program representative and faculty member.
  • PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
    • Lives the mission and philosophy of Hocking College;
    • follows Hocking College policies and procedures;
    • promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines;
    • participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees;
    • participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;

Position Requirements:

  1. Qualifications Education, Experience, and Skills
    • Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Horticulture or a closely related Natural Resources field of study. Graduate-level coursework must be directly related to environmental science, ecology, agriculture, horticulture, or botany.
    • Degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
    • Minimum of 5 years of full-time, professional, field and/or lab experience within the field of agriculture sciences and/or farming.
    • Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consultative practice; participation in seminars, workshops, and formal coursework, and individual reading and research.
    • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
    • Strong technology skills including usage of Microsoft Office, email, student information system, and learning management system
    • Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
    • Knowledge of subject area.
    • Knowledge of educational theory and application.
    • Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
    • Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
    • Educational technology skills.
    • Confidentiality.
    • Caring attitude toward students.
    • Learning and self-motivation skills.
    • Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
    • Knowledge of College resources available to students.
    • Knowledge of organizational structure.
    • Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.
    • Openness to suggestions for improvement.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Flexibility in dealing with others.
    • Ability to work as a team member.
    • Ability to prioritize work.
    • Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
    • Positive attitude.
    • Knowledge of safe working conditions.

How to Apply:
Apply online at https://hocking.edu/careers/281

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to hockingjobs@hocking.edu.

Position will remain open until filled.

Hocking College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, relition, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services

When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at that time so proper arrangements can be made for the interview.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
hockingjobs@hocking.edu
FAX: 740.753.7039