Manager - Agricultural Research Stations

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 58,700 - 77,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a Manager for Agricultural Research Stations in Ohio. Responsibilities include supervising field operations, managing budgets, and hiring staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field and 3–5 years of experience in agricultural operations. The salary ranges from $58,700 to $77,200. Full benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with agricultural operations and staff supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field operations and allocate resources for research programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise support staff.
• Manage budgets and cost recovery.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Experience in field research methods

Ability to obtain Ohio Public Operator pesticide license

Experience with agricultural operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in crop science, plant pathology, or related field

Job description

Manager – Agricultural Research Stations

Inside Higher Ed

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Education & Experience

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

Desired Experience

• 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

Salary and Benefits

$58,700 to $77,200

Full benefits can be viewed at https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eligibility

EEO Statement

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

Location

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

Shift

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