Director, Foundation Seed and Parma Station

University Of Idaho; Parma; In loco; EUR 86.000 - 104.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading agricultural university in Parma is seeking a Director for the Foundation Seed and Parma Station. The Director will manage a $1.5 million program to produce quality Foundation Class seed and coordinate daily operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in crop production and team management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $100,000 annually.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Experience in limited generation and commercial seed production is necessary.
• Technical program assistance experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily operations at the Parma Research and Extension Center.
• Manage budgets and expenditures with staff supervision.
• Develop and manage budgets and financial records.

Conoscenze

Experience in modern crop production practices

Seed certification laws knowledge

Team management

Budget management

Effective communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in crop science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Director, Foundation Seed and Parma Station

Position Title Director, Foundation Seed and Parma Station

Division/College

Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department

Department Palouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr

Location

Location Parma

Posting Context Statement

The Director of the University of Idaho Foundation Seed Program ( FSP ) is responsible for the management of the state-wide, $1.5 million, program to produce quality Foundation Class seed of crop varieties released through and/or maintained by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station ( IAES ). The program operates under the direction of the FSP Director to produce and condition a wide variety of crops at research and extension centers throughout the state. The position will coordinate activities at Parma that oversees daily operations and center activities, manage budgets and expenditures through supervision of financial technicians and administrative staff, hire and train staff and evaluate performance.

Position Overview

The Director supports the production of certified seed for a variety of crops grown in Idaho and the rest of the United States. The Foundation Seed program is at the heart of wheat, bean, oilseed, and potato variety development at the University of Idaho. The Director ensures rules and regulations are followed in the production of breeder and certified seed, while managing production sites and storage of seed lots throughout Idaho. The position also supports the certified seed industry in Idaho through expansion of seed for other public and private entities, connection to the various seed industries in Idaho, and as an “ex officio” member of the board for the Idaho Crop Improvement Association.

Duties may include:

• Oversee daily operations at the Parma Research and Extension Center
• Manage budgets and expenditures through supervision of farm manager facilities manager, financial technician(s) and administrative staff
• Developing and managing budgets, financial records and inventories
• Communicating with individuals and groups, both verbally and through written reports
• Using field records and education/technological transfer mechanisms
• Experience in modern crop production practices; agricultural production equipment; seed handling; and cleaning equipment and maintenance of farm equipment
• Experience with seed certification laws, standards and procedures necessary for producing limited generation seed such as Breeder and Foundation classes
• Experience in limited generation seed production and/or commercial seed production and sales

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program supervision (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours including weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred

• Master’s Degree in crop science or closely related discipline
• Experience with computer operation and record-keeping via software programs
• Experience providing technical program assistance to staff
• Experience providing liaison with customer/provider groups

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in inclement weather

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $100,000 annually or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/11/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by September 14, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT : To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Please upload your unofficial transcripts.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Juliet Marshall at [e-mail] and request that one be sent to you.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Transcripts

Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

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