Program Director, Agricultural Technology and Supply Chain Management
About The Position
Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Program Director, Agricultural Technology and Supply Chain Management to join our team of exceptional employees. This position is is responsible for the oversight and administration of programs in Precision Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Supply Chain Management. This role includes designing, implementing, and evaluating effective instructional systems, while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry needs. The Program Director provides leadership in program development, faculty recruitment and management, student support, and community engagement, and fosters strong partnerships with the agricultural industry to prepare students for careers in modern agriculture and supply chain operations. Please click here to see the complete job description.
Requirements
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field, with graduate coursework related to Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience in agriculture, agribusiness, precision agriculture, supply chain management, or related fields
- In-depth knowledge of precision agriculture technologies (GPS/GIS, sensors, drones, variable rate technology, data management), agribusiness principles, farm operations, agricultural economics, and supply chain management principles, logistics, and/or distribution systems.
- Valid driver's license for farm and industry site visits.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of instructional design principles, educational technologies, curriculum development, and/or program assessment preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to develop industry partnerships, secure internship/employment opportunities for students, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Oversight and administration of programs in Precision Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Supply Chain Management.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating effective instructional systems, while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry needs.
- Provide leadership in program development, faculty recruitment and management, student support, and community engagement
- Fosters strong partnerships with the agricultural industry to prepare students for careers in modern agriculture and supply chain operations.
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs.
- Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks.
- Florida retirement membership (FRS)
- Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
