Program Specialist - Horticulture
Program Specialist - Horticulture
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USD 51390 - 51390
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision the Horticulture Program Specialist provides turf laboratory management and maintenance along with instructional support to the Horticulture and Natural Resources Programs. This position will support programs student learning community through mentorship coaching recruitment in addition to classroom/laboratory instruction. This position will work closely with industry and Kirkwoods Facilities Division.
The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision management and maintenance of academic turf laboratories including the Bergman Golf & Recreation Facility.
- Manage and maintain Horticulture departmental equipment and tools as it relates to program and maintenance needs.
- Manage and maintain Horticulture departmental shop and storage spaces at it relates to program and maintenance needs.
- Member of Facilities and Public Safety Snow Removal Operations Team.
- Turf grass industry networking including conference workshops and internship programming.
- Assist with laboratory coordination and program recruitment.
- Coordinate and assist with program student travel.
- Cocoach competitive turfgrass program teams.
- Act as CoTurf club advisor.
- Liaison between Academics and Facilities on shared turf laboratories & equipment.
- Attend regular meetings between Academic and Facilities Departments.
- Teach introductory Horticulture and Parks and Natural Resources credit courses up to 6 credits per semester.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
- Ability to work in a crossfunctional teambased environment and collaborate with others in setting goals and problem solving.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues staff administrators and the general public.
- Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
- Plan organize and implement initiatives through collaboration initiative and selfdirection.
- Demonstrate independent judgment initiative organizational and problemsolving skills for the successful operation of programs and services.
- Must be able to work effectively in an environment where interruptions of work in progress occur frequently where work on multiple projects is common and where timelines on project completion are tight.
- Operate equipment using appropriate safety precautions.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the job involved.
- Manage a classroom setting in a way or manner that is acceptable and consistent with department and College objectives guidelines policies and practices.
- Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The position involves both office and physical tasks requiring light to medium work. It may involve exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally 1033 up to 20 pounds frequently 3466 and up to 10 pounds constantly 67100 to move objects. The role requires constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking hearing and performing routine stooping bending reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching viewing a computer and other close visual work are involved with occasional 1033 crawling kneeling standing pushing pulling and grasping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 year degree in Horticulture related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators license within 60 day of employment
- 4 year degree in Turfgrass or Horticulture related discipline with 35 year of related experience.
- Teaching experience in Higher Education
- Work experience in Golf Course Athletic Field Maintenance industries
- CDL Commercial Drivers License
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone: Facsimile:TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
