Program Manager P12

Job Description

The Program Manager, under direction, is responsible for implementing, planting, and executing research trials investigating insect management in field crops.

Responsibilities:
-Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures with knowledge of pesticide safety, mode of action, and application technology.
-Assists with the development and production of setting up field trials, insect sampling and identification.
-Develops and conduct programs including leadership training, conferences, seminars and workshops
-Operates farm machinery and will be responsible for supervising student workers.
-Assists and manages research field plot records and data.

-Prepares vouchers, purchase orders and requisition and coordinate with accounting personnel and other support staff.

-Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

-Master's degree in applicable field

Required Licenses or certificates:

-Pesticide applicator license will be required upon hire or shortly thereafter.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing, database management, and presentation development.

-Effective verbal and written communication skills.

-Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.

-Ability to maintain attention to detail and utilize sound judgment.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Please attach to your completed application:

-Resume/CV

-List of References with email and day-time phone number