Regenerative Agriculture Program Specialist - Part-Time

Position Title:
Regenerative Agriculture Program Specialist - Part-Time

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Agronomy, or related field.
Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Agronomy, Business Administration, or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of agriculture, natural resources, soil fertility, and soil carbon in the Midwest.
Demonstrated experience coordinating technical projects, from inception to final reports.
Demonstrated experience with public-private partnerships.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
Experience with online collaborative team tools (e.g., Box, Google Drive, MS Teams, Sharepoint, etc.)

Job Description:

The Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a part-time (20 hours/week) Regenerative Agriculture Program Specialist, which will be classified as a Program Specialist I.

This role coordinates the day-to-day details to support interdisciplinary project tasks and objectives for current contracts with Iowa Economic Development Authority(IEDA) and related sponsored awards.

Responsibilities to support current projects include:

• coordination of project activities (e.g. team meetings and communications) across multiple research labs and organizations;
• maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records;
• updating team leadership on progress towards project objectives;
• communicating with the Project Director, Principal Investigators (PIs), co-PIs, and various team leaders, students, postdocs, and staff;
• assisting the project director in liaising with IEDA and other external partners;
• monitoring compliance with sponsor policies, procedures, and deadlines; and
• communicating project results and impacts through diverse modes (reports, presentations, publications).

The successful candidate will be team-focused, show initiative and have the capacity to help others work together to achieve shared goals. Qualities beneficial to project management, such as time management, attention-to-detail and good organizational skills, are expected. The candidate should be an effective ambassador, be comfortable with science communication and demonstrate active listening skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills. A candidate that demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn and problem solve will be successful in this position.

This is a fixed term position with an end date of 1/31/2025, with the opportunity for renewal.

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

January 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Part time

Pay Grade:
PS806

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
September 18, 2023

Posting Close Date:
September 27, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R12980

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