Faculty Specialist and Program Director, Agricultural Nutrient Management Program

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

7d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP), 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. 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.

Requirements

M.S. in soil science, agronomy, soil chemistry, nutrient management, or closely related field.
Five years of management experience in an agribusiness, higher education, non-profit, or similar field.
Demonstrated experience with budget preparation and account tracking.
Experience in personnel management, including coaching and mentoring.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining organizational policies and procedures.
This position requires the incumbent to possess personal transportation, a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland, and the ability to travel within the state.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an organization engaged in delivering services to the public.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and interact with a variety of audiences.
Competency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Working knowledge of agriculture and water quality issues.
Demonstrated teaching (extension/outreach) abilities.
Must achieve certification through the MDA as a Nutrient Management Consultant within one year of employment and maintain this certification.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, soil chemistry, nutrient management, or closely related field.
Experience with GIS and distance education pedagogy and technology such as CANVAS, Blackboard, or Storyline.
Experience in working with volunteers, boards, councils, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
Experience acquiring extramural funds.
Certification by the MDA as a Nutrient Management Consultant.

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 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.