Program Coordinator Position =96 Pasture Based Dairy Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University
Hickory Corners, MI
Position: Program Coordinator =96 Pasture-based Dairy Initiative, Academic=
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Specialist, Kellogg Biological Station
Status: This is a full-time fixed term position housed at the Kellogg=20
Biological Station. Initial 3-year appointment with reappointment=20
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.
Qualifications:
* Master=92s degree (Ph. D. preferred) in relevant field and three-five=
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years of related experience.
* Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to bring together multiple entities to=20
problem-solve.
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people.
* Knowledge and use of technology in completing job requirements=20
including Microsoft Office suite and web-based search and information=
systems.
* Available to travel within the U.S. and internationally
* Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative=20
action and diversity/pluralism.
* Working knowledge of animal agriculture; understanding of=20
pasture-based animal production systems, especially dairy, beneficial
Job Summary:
* Coordinate development of the Pasture-based Dairy Research, Training=
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and Outreach Program (PBD Program) at the Kellogg Biological Station=20
including all aspects of the WKKF grant secured for its development.
* Provide liaison between Executive Team and other personnel associated=
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with project
* Oversee budget management for funds secured to develop and implement=
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the Pasture-Based Dairy Program.
* Coordinate activities of project advisory teams.
* Identify opportunities and funds for research, training and outreach=
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related to the Pasture-Based Dairy Program; support appropriate teams to=20
secure such funds.
* Insure all project related reports are completed in a timely and=20
efficient manner.
* Maintain records of all materials developed with funds secured for=20
the PBD Program.
* Oversee and develop written and web-based material related to the PBD=
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Program.
* Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations as needed to disseminate=
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information developed by the Pasture-Based Dairy Program to stakeholders=20
and professional audiences.
* Reports to Kay Gross, Director Kellogg Biological Station and the=20
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 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351
