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Program Coordinator - Pasture-based Dairy Initiative, Academic Specialist, Kellogg Biological Station

by sanet last modified January 13, 2008 09:30 AM

Status: This is a full-time fixed term position housed at the Kellogg Biological Station. Initial 3-year appointment with reappointment contingent upon funding and performance. Available: January 1 or when suitable candidate is identified. Application Deadline: January 31 or until suitable candidate is identified Starting Salary: Commensurate with education and experience up to $60,000.

Keywords: Dir: Jobs
Qualifications:
1. Master's degree (Ph. D. preferred) in relevant field and three-five years of related experience.
2. Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to bring together multiple entities to problem-solve.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people.
7. Knowledge and use of technology in completing job requirements including Microsoft Office suite and web-based search and information systems.
8. Available to travel within the U.S. and internationally 9.
Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action and diversity/pluralism.
10. Working knowledge of animal agriculture; understanding of pasture-based animal production systems, especially dairy, beneficial

Job Summary:
... Coordinate development of the Pasture-based Dairy Research, Training and Outreach Program (PBD Program) at the Kellogg Biological Station including all aspects of the WKKF grant secured for its development.
... Provide liaison between Executive Team and other personnel associated with project ... Oversee budget management for funds secured to develop and implement the Pasture-Based Dairy Program.
... Coordinate activities of project advisory teams.
... Identify opportunities and funds for research, training and outreach related to the Pasture-Based Dairy Program; support appropriate teams to secure such funds.
... Insure all project related reports are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
... Maintain records of all materials developed with funds secured for the PBD Program.
... Oversee and develop written and web-based material related to the PBD Program.
... Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations as needed to disseminate information developed by the Pasture-Based Dairy Program to stakeholders and professional audiences.
... Reports to Kay Gross, Director Kellogg Biological Station and the Pasture-Based Dairy Program Executive Team.

Individual is responsible to Kay Gross, Director-KBS.

Please submit your application materials to:

Pasture Executive Committee
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.
Hickory Corners, MI  49060

Or, you can email your application materials to director@kbs.msu.edu.


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