Program Manager- Fish Management and Aquaculture Science

Program Manager – Fish Management and Aquaculture Science

Location: Nelsonville, OH
Job : 854
# of Openings: 1
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

The Program Manager, Fish Management and Aquaculture Science, serves as the academic administrator and lead entrepreneur responsible for the assigned program. Under the guidance and direction of the Dean, this position performs in alignment with the College’s mission and strategic direction in service to students and their success.

Responsible for Hocking College’s Fish Management and Aquaculture Science Program, as well as the live learning labs and entrepreneurial endeavors. This includes various lab sites, fish hatchery, Lake Snowden Recreation Site and supervision of associated Faculty, Hatchery Manager, graduate interns, and student employees.

• Conduct regular review of all aspects of the program in collaboration with the program’s Advisory Board for continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct regular review of the program to maximize accreditation opportunities.
• Ensure course fees support the sustainability of the program.
• Cultivate leads, recruitment and enrollment of students in the program.
• Provide effective day‑to‑day management and administration of the program.
• Supervise all faculty and coordinate adjunct assignments including evaluations.
• Plan and oversee professional development for program faculty.
• Manage course schedules and assist with faculty and student issues.
• Communicate college policies and ensure they are followed.
• Manage aspects of grant funding as needed.
• Actively engage in Academic Affairs and Institutional activities; serve on committees as assigned by the Dean.
• Represent the program to students, prospective students and other interested parties at recruiting events, on and off campus.
• Work with Career Technical Centers and traditional secondary schools to develop articulation agreements.
• Collaborate and provide programming for career/program exploration camps including summer camps.
• Lead efforts to collaborate with the marketing department to develop materials that promote the program (e.g., publications, web page, annual report).

• Develop and maintain relevant curriculum to ensure student employability upon program completion.
• Maintain required credit hours of teaching load per term.
• Work with students and faculty to resolve conflicts and serve as the second step in grade appeals.
• Drive student involvement in the advising process by maintaining sufficient advising hours compatible with student schedules; meeting with advisees regularly; advising students struggling with coursework; maintaining appropriate advisee files; directing students to appropriate department and College resources; maintaining confidentiality; evaluating graduation progress and completions. Supervise program advisors to accomplish the same.
• Manage student files, including applications; keep track of student progress in cross‑disciplines and update student records. This requires working closely with many different offices throughout the College such as Admissions, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, etc.
• Review graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean.
• Act as the lead liaison for practicum sites for the program.

• Identify entrepreneurial ventures that are in alignment with curriculum and course outcomes.
• Manage the Lake Snowden Recreation Site in collaboration with other leads to oversee land management and campground operations.
• Identify and secure grant funds or private contracts to cover costs associated with fish management and aquaculture ventures and to generate revenue for the program.
• Manage purchasing, budgeting, staff, and programming at relevant facilities and field operations.
• Promote and publicize programs and opportunities to include the general public, including Leisure Learning programs.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff within the college regarding use of the facilities.
• Ensure entrepreneurial ventures are integrated into teaching in academic classes, practicum experiences and management of…