Program Manager, Forest Management

Program Manager, Forest Management

Location: Nelsonville, OH

Job : 915 | # of Openings: 1 |
Salary: $60,000-$65,000

The Program Manager, Forest Management 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 Forest Management Program, as well as the live learning labs and entrepreneurial endeavors. Under the guidance and direction of the Dean of the School of Natural Resources & Public Safety, the Program Manager, Forest Management leads both independent project management and collaborative efforts to create, maintain, and process materials associated with the program including off‑campus lab sites;

teaches classes each semester of the year; leads program review and accreditation efforts; develops a sustainable forest management plan for Hocking College; and supervises faculty assigned to teach courses within the program as well as graduate interns and student employees.

• Conducts regular review of all aspects of the program in collaboration with the program’s Advisory Board for continuous quality improvement.
• Conducts regular review of the program to maximize accreditation opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring course fees support the sustainability of the program.
• Responsible for cultivation of 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, 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).

• Develops and maintains 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 same.
• Manage student files including applications. Keep track of student progress in cross disciplines and update student records.
• Reviews graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean.
• Act as the lead liaison for practicum sites for the program.

• Responsible for identifying entrepreneurial ventures that are in alignment with curriculum and course outcomes.
• Responsible for identifying and securing grant funds or private contracts to provide for the costs associated with forest management services and to generate revenue for the program.
• Manages purchasing, budgeting, staff, and programming at relevant facilities and field operations.
• Promotes and publicizes programs and opportunities to include the general public.
• Coordinates with faculty and staff within the college regarding use of the facilities.
• Ensures…