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Job Opportunity: Director:Oregon State UniversityJob description:DirectorBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. 3) Please provide a brief overview describing how you meet the minimum/required and, if applicable, preferred qualifications for the position. (Upload as Other Doc 1) 4) Statement of Research You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: David Bohnert David.bohnert@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment North Willamette Exp Sta (ANW) Position Title Administrator 1-Ranked Dir Job Title Director Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Aurora Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The North Willamette Research and Extension Center is seeking a Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) is located within the Willamette Valley and features world-class horticulture and crop sciences field research. The 160-acre research and Extension center is home to several faculty and program specialists and serves farmers in the north Willamette Valley area. The station is about 20 miles south of Portland and serves the seven surrounding counties focusing on high-value crops. Approximately 40% of Oregon's farmgate value is produced within 50 miles of NWREC. The center's research and education programming is focused on the region's most important crop systems: nurseries and greenhouses, fresh vegetables and specialty seed crops, berries and small fruit, Christmas trees, orchard crops, and field crops connected with large and small farms. In addition, NWREC is the location for the state's only IR-4 Pesticide Registration program, which works with many of the state's agricultural crops all over Oregon. This appointment develops, implements, supervises, and assesses research and Extension programs of NWREC in support of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Oregon State University. The Director has responsibility and authority for all station programs and major decisions, including, but not limited to, vision and direction for the center, strategic planning, fiscal management, and facilities development. The Director is charged with determining resource needs and priorities, developing and managing the NWREC budget, and participating in strategic planning efforts as part of the College of Agricultural Sciences management team. The Director is responsible for supervising or directing supervision of all staff and faculty at NWREC. Supervision includes planning, assigning, and approving work; compensateing/disciplining; responding to grievances; hiring/firing (or effectively recommending); preparing and signing performance evaluations/reviews of all employees, including classified, temporary, professional, and academic faculty. The Director determines the center's organizational structure and job content/responsibilities. The Director is responsible for identifying all employees' training and professional development needs and making appropriate arrangements and/or recommendations for training and professional development. There is an expectation for research and scholarship in this position. Expected scholarly results include the development of research proposals and contracts, publication of reports and journal articles, development of patents, presentations at scientific conferences, graduate education, and/or other trainee education. The Director serves as the primary liaison between OSU and local community stakeholders. The Director has the responsibility for maintaining strong relationships with stakeholder groups and serving as the contact between the local community and the College of Agricultural Sciences to advance the mission of Oregon State University. The Director provides strong, positive local relationships with county governments, elected and appointed county/state/federal officials, and regional stakeholders. Stakeholders include organizations and individuals with whom OSU collaborates (clients, advisers, and others who share or benefit in the assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation of learning opportunities with OSU). The Director will facilitate agricultural and community educational services and opportunities within the community. The Director will proactively engage with industry personnel and growers to address local agricultural needs and challenges, work in partnership with the NWREC Advisory Council and seek their input in priority setting and management decisions as appropriate, participate on committees and other professional activities with the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS), University, governmental agency, and community. The Director ensures center compliance with university policy, industry standards, and State and Federal regulations, participates in and communicates with external organizations that promote and support the center's research efforts, including civic and governmental agencies, commissions, councils, industry partners, and community organizations. OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. The University actively recruits and retains a diverse workforce and student body, including historically underrepresented members. Information technology strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership abilities opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community. There is an expectation that, as part of your function in the college, the Director will embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CA S CARE C ommitment document. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 40% leadership abilities, Administration, and Supervision » The Director is charged with determining resource needs and priorities and develops and manages the NWREC budget. » Provide leadership abilities, vision, direction, and priorities for agricultural research and extension programs in NWREC. » Provide direction and decisions on all NWREC hiring processes, including position description development, budget evaluation, search processes, and management to reflect CAS priorities and guidelines. » Provide leadership abilities and priorities for research program development and outreach/Extension program priorities. Develop short-and long-range plans for NWREC that ensure faculty have the human and fiscal resources needed to build and maintain prosperous research and Extension programs. » Provide leadership abilities that ensures high-quality research programs at NWREC and encourages the generation of innovative programs; assist faculty in submitting well-written proposals and reports for outside funding agencies; encourage faculty to develop cooperative efforts with colleagues at NWREC, OSU (on and offcampus), scientists from other agencies, including USDA-ARS, NRCS, institutions, and private industry. » Develop an effective methodology for determining research and outreach/Extension program priorities and evaluating research and educational program impacts. » Review and approve all research proposals made by Academic Faculty. This includes approvals in Cayuse, paper, and other submission forms. » Support integration of Extension & research missions to best serve community needs. » Engage the NWREC Advisory Council to identify and respond to agricultural research and outreach/Extension educational opportunities and needs in the seven-county region (Polk, Multnomah, Washington, Marion, Columbia, Clackamas, and Yamhill Counties). Maintain strong relationships with elected officials and the public in this region to ensure and grow the local funding support provided to NWREC. » Work to ensure a broad range of support for development activities that support NWREC funding, endowments, and other potential funding sources. » Promote economic development through excellence in agricultural research and Extension programming in the region served by NWREC. » Participate as an administrator in the College of Agricultural Sciences and program planning at the unit, college, and University levels. » Responsibility for all supervision and personnel management at NWREC. » Conduct annual performance evaluations for all staff. Collaborate with department heads of the academic homes of faculty, and Extension Regional Director(s), during the yearly review of faculty and collaborate with department heads during the promotion and tenure process. » Support and guide the professional development of all faculty and staff. » Report results of educational, Extension programs, research programs, and activities to administrators, clients, and other funding sources. Keep records and provide reports to CAS and Extension admin, academic, and budgetary units, including work plans and accomplishment reports. 30% Research and Scholarship » Develop and conduct an extramurally funded, innovative research program that provides timely information that benefits agricultural production and/or natural resource management at the state, national, and global levels. » Establish research priorities to meet the needs of local agriculture through active input from commodity commissions, local industry, and clientele groups. » Participate in applied research and Extension proposals, projects, and programs as appropriate. » Provide leadership abilities and oversight for research and research planning by diversifying and increasing the number of researchers, funding sources, and research approaches. » Develop and nurture diverse opportunities to enlarge OSU's footprint in the region and impact local community and clientele groups » Collaborate with scientists from NWREC and other OSU units, other universities, and agencies (e.g., ARS) in interdisciplinary research and extension programs aiming to promote sustainable and profitable agricultural production. » Scholarly results expected for this position may include the following: development of sponsored research proposals and contracts; publication of peer-reviewed technical reports, extension bulletins, journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings; development of scientific technologies/methodologies and integration of knowledge leading to new interpretations; award of patents; presentations at scientific meetings and conferences, and participation on steering committees, agency panels, and science working groups where the outcome is a fundamental change in the field's direction; and training of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. 20% Outreach and Community Engagement » Develop and maintain strong working relationships with elected officials, County Commissioners, community leaders, state and federal decision-makers, local school districts, the Chamber of Commerce, OSU Extension Regional Director(s), and others as appropriate to support educational programs at NWREC. Drive to and attend meetings connected with the previous list. » Serve as the primary liaison to local county government and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with county officials and state and federal decision-makers. Share information about research and Extension program activities and results with state and federal legislators about NWREC. » In collaboration with OSU University Relations and Marketing, CAS Marketing and Communications, and Extension Communications, develop effective relationships with local media with a focus on promoting and marketing NWREC. » Connect the public to OSU resources, including outreach, volunteer, and service-learning programs and opportunities available from all OSU colleges and units. Responsible for customer satisfaction within the local community. » Promote and develop programs and services that support research development and the center's mission. » Create opportunities for increased engagement between OSU and the community. Build relationships that lead to strong OSU engagement in covering the community's critical issues. » Seek and develop collaborations and partnerships with county-level organizations and agencies to expand NWREC's reach and impact. Improve local OSU presence and outreach. » Contribute to statewide trend analyses about community educational needs; convene local discussions about local and regional needs with community members and leaders as appropriate. » Develop outreach/Extension program priorities and long-range plans for NWREC in cooperation with academic units and regional needs and secure the staff and resources to implement these plans. » Manage donor relations for NWREC in collaboration with OSU Foundation. 10% Service » Support CAS, Extension, and other OSU departments through participation in committees and other administrative activities. » Maintain active membership and participation in appropriate professional organizations. » Participate in the local community in a manner appropriate for a representative of OSU. » Attend continuing education and in-service workshops, seminars, and classes. Examine regional, national, and international approaches to educational design, production management, and areas related to program assignment What You Will Need Ph.D. in Agronomy, Applied Economics, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soils, or other related disciplines. National record of scholarly achievement in research, extension, instructional, and/or service activities commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure. At least five years of practice supervising and managing personnel. Demonstrated practice with budget development and success in meeting budgetary goals. Clear knowledge and commitment to the mission of land grant institutions. Outstanding professional and collaborative leadership abilities. capability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team. Excellent oral and written communication expertise. Success in securing internal and external programmatic support for instruction, research, service, or outreach. Proven capacity to collaborate with various individuals, including faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, public agencies and private organizations, growers, volunteers, and the general public. Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including development and implementation of actionable goals and/or strategies to improve opportunities and results for underrepresented groups and/or individuals. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. What We Would Like You to Have International record of scholarly achievement in research, extension, instructional, and/or service activities commensurate with the rank of Full Professor with tenure. Demonstrated success in donor development and stewardship. Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated prosperous leadership abilities in strategically planning and managing a large and complex organization or research program. Demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention, success, and support of faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. practice in liaison functions with local communities. Familiarity with significant State and Federal research agencies and programs. Demonstrated practice leading research or extension teams. Working Conditions / Work Schedule capability to travel frequently within Oregon for events, research, and programming. Occasional non-standard hours (weekend and evening) may be necessary. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range income is commensurate with expertise, education and practice Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/21314 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08446UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 09/05/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 10/06/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. 3) Please provide a brief overview describing how you meet the minimum/required and, if applicable, preferred qualifications for the position. (Upload as Other Doc 1) 4) Statement of Research You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: David Bohnert David.bohnert@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Statement of Research » Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)Optional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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