Program Director, Agricultural Nutrient Management

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP) seeks a Program Director to lead a cross-campus team delivering education, research, and plan writing services in nutrient management across Maryland.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the AgFS Assistant Director, budget and plan development, and growth of ANMP in alignment with MDA/EPA guidelines and university policies.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in an agribusiness, higher education, non-profit, or similar field.
• Experience with budget preparation and account tracking.
• Experience in personnel management, including coaching and mentoring.
• Experience in maintaining organizational policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid MD driver's license and ability to travel within Maryland.

Responsibilities

• 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 university's capacity 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 MDA and EPA guidelines, within university policies and ANMP goals.
• Manage the daily operations of the ANMP to provide support for ANMP efforts in program management, evaluation and reporting, proposal development, training, and growth.
• Strategically plan for ongoing ANMP development and growth, including collaboration with UM Extension administration and federal, state, and local partners.
• Create and adapt systems for ANMP fiscal management that comply with MDA, EPA, and UMD guidelines.
• Develop ANMP procedures in line with university policies and MDA guidelines, communicating these to campus, county, and state stakeholders and educators for reporting, program development, fiscal management, and supervision of personnel.
• Collaborate to develop required reports for MDA, EPA, and stakeholders.
• Work with ANMP Faculty Specialists to develop statewide program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Coordinate ANMP hiring procedures in coordination with HR, UME, and the AgFS Assistant Director.
• Coordinate ANMP evaluation systems and impact assessments to ensure compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate to develop a marketing plan to communicate ANMP impact to the university, MDA, EPA, program partners and the public.
• Oversee USDA Management Evaluation reviews.

Skills

Program leadership

Budget management

Personnel management

Policy compliance

Travel within state

Education

MS in soil science/agronomy/soil chemistry/nutrient management

Job description

The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP) seeks a Program Director to lead a cross-campus team delivering education, research, and plan writing services in nutrient management across Maryland.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the AgFS Assistant Director, budget and plan development, and growth of ANMP in alignment with MDA/EPA guidelines and university policies.