Land Grant Program Manager

Navajo Technical University • Crownpoint, NM

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About The Position

The Land Grant Program (LGP) Manager is responsible for program management of community outreach, education, and research related to land-grant and USDA initiatives which includes planning, grants development and management, and support functions to promote institutional land grant capacity; reports directly to the LGP Director. This twelve-month initial grant-funded position functions as an integral part of Navajo Technical University's land grant team in program planning, delivery, and evaluation. This grant funded position is subject to the availability of funding.

Requirements

• Earned Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Soil science, Environmental Science, Education, Animal Science, Range Science, Plant Science, Nutritional Science, Veterinary Science, Family Studies and Human Development, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Extensive experience in grant writing, grant management, and reporting.
• A minimum of five years of satisfactory, progressive work experience in land grant and/or extension work.
• Evidence of working with culturally and socially diverse populations.
• Experience in use of computers, audiovisual technology, and other current materials and methods appropriate in the delivery of presentations.
• High degree of fluency in the speaking, writing, and reading of the English language.
• Valid and clean state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

Nice To Haves

• Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership Education & Communications, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture Sciences, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Plant Physiology & Microbiology, Soil & Crop Sciences, Molecular & Environmental Plant Science, Water Management & Hydrological Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Experience in conducting action research leading to peer-reviewed publication.
• Ability to speak and write in the Navajo language.

Responsibilities

• Develops new funding or grant streams of revenue.
• Conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to funding sources.
• Research and review USDA and other federal, state, tribal and local agricultural program grant announcements for funding of land grant programming.
• Develop concepts and write grant proposals for possible funding under identified grant opportunities.
• Writes and manages grants, contracts, and other funds that will support land grant programming.
• Develops programs that create local and regional opportunities to address youth, family, community, natural resource, and environmental issues.
• Creates and works with an Advisory Council involving stakeholders in the program planning process and sets priorities.
• Performs program planning, surveys and analysis, implementation, delivery, and evaluation to meet University, stakeholder, and community needs.
• Teaches Animal Science course(s), performs assessment and student evaluations as assigned by Director.
• Develops land grant programs at NTU instructional sites and works toward operating satellite offices.
• Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching material and marketing information in support of program initiatives.
• Develops and submits weekly and annual work plans with specific goals & objectives, cost, resources, key personnel, timeline, and evaluation to Director.
• Maintains and expands community garden/greenhouse/compost/recycling/landscaping programs.
• Provides guidance and direction for students, volunteers, and community members in all land grant-related projects and activities.
• Works closely with 1862, 1890, and/or 1994 land grant institutions, USDA agricultural research service, and/or a cooperating school of forestry.
• Performs extensive physical labor, lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds while working outdoors.
• Assists other University departments associated with the land grant program with research and community events.
• Understands and follows the Employee Handbook in fulfilling professional responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director or higher authority.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree