Faculty Specialist and Program Director, Agricultural Nutrient Management Program

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP), which is a component of the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, focuses on balancing nutrient applications with crop requirements to optimize crop production while reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. ANMP helps farmers comply with the Water Quality Act to protect the Chesapeake Bay by promoting effective and environmentally sound nutrient application.

Position Summary:

The Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP) Program Director works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Agriculture and Food Systems Extension (AgFS) to provide leadership for the ANMP which is dedicated to delivering education, research, and plan writing services in the field of agricultural nutrient management throughout Maryland.

• Collaborate with the AgFS Assistant Director to develop and execute the ANMP proposal and budget, manage the program, and facilitate interagency and inter-college collaborations to enhance the capacity of the University of Maryland to provide nutrient management education and services.
• Work with the AgFS Assistant Director on the annual ANMP plan of work and budget in accordance with guidelines from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), within university policies and ANMP goals.
• Manage the daily operations of the ANMP to provide support of university and county ANMP efforts in program management, evaluation and reporting, proposal development, training, and growth.
• Strategically plan for ongoing ANMP development and innovative growth including working with University of Maryland Extension (UME) administration and federal, state, and local community partners.
• Create and adapt systems for ANMP fiscal management that comply with MDA, EPA, and UMD guidelines.
• Develop ANMP procedures in accordance with university policies and MDA guidelines, and communicate these policies to campus, county, and state stakeholders and educators for reporting, program development, fiscal management, and supervision of personnel.
• Collaborate with the AgFS Assistant Director and ANMP Faculty Specialists to develop the required reports for MDA, EPA, and stakeholders.
• Work with AgFS faculty and staff to develop statewide program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Coordinate and implement ANMP hiring procedures for ANMP staff developed in coordination with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Human Resources (and update when necessary), UME, and the AgFS Assistant Director.
• Coordinate ANMP evaluation systems and impact assessments that ensure ANMP nutrient management plans comply with MDA and EPA requirements, and UME goals, reporting systems, and impact teams.
• Collaborate with the AgFS Assistant Director, the ANMP Advisory Council, and the ANMP team to develop a marketing plan to communicate ANMP impact to the university, MDA, EPA, program partners and stakeholders, and the public.
• Oversee U.S. Department of Agriculture Management Evaluation reviews.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
• A routine part of this position's responsibilities is to transport materials to and from field research plots and teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set up and…