Manager - Agricultural Research Stations

Manager – Agricultural Research Stations

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• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture (equivalent education/experience)
• Major:
  Viticulture/Enology, Crop Science or related field of study

• 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

$58,700 to $77,200

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ashtabula County, Kingsville, Ohio – CFAES Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station

First Shift, 40 hours per week, Regular Full-time