Research Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences Department integrates plant sciences with agroecological approaches to create more resilient crops and landscapes in response to a changing climate and other global pressures placed on food-energy-water systems. The Ellison lab facilitates and conducts research and outreach activities that support the success of the emerging hemp industry in the Midwest.

The Research Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating staffing, supplies, and equipment to meet the needs of the hemp breeding and genetics program. This position will support the program in budgeting, personnel, lab, greenhouse, and field management. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, supervisory, and communication/interpersonal skills. They will also serve as an expert authority in hemp production and provide technical expertise through oral and written mediums.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Responsibilities:

Plans and leads operational, outreach, and promotional activities of a research program and serves as a subject matter expert.

• 30% Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives
• 10% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• 10% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• 5% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 15% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• 10% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• 5% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
• 10% Maintains and manages electronic databases internally for the research program and for external/public databases.
• 5% Participates in development and execution of lab, field, and department safety guidelines and best practices.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Master’s Degree
Agronomy, Horticulture or other related fields

Qualifications:

License/Certification:

Required:
Pesticide Applicator – State Licensure
Ability to obtain a WI pesticide applicator license.

Required: Ability to obtain a USDA Hemp Research license.

Required:
Drivers License – Valid
Must hold valid driver’s license.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Additional Information:

• Criminal Background Check may be required.
• A 12 month Evaluation Period will be required.

How to Apply:

Click on the “Apply Online” button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) – Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) – Refer to your related work experience
References (required) – List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It’s important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Shelby Ellison
[email protected]
608-262-9796
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Program Manager (B)(RE087)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT & AGROECOSYSTEM SCI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

299626-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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