NASDA NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service Associate Director - Central South
NASDA NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service Associate Director - Central South
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a new team member who is passionate about American agriculture to join its National Agriculture Statistics Survey (NASS) cooperative agreements team as an Associate Director NASS Program leading a team based in the following states: MO IL KY TN NC SC GA FL and AL.
This position will oversee the transformation of a regions human resources and data collection operations for agricultural surveys leading a team of managers coaches trainers and enumerators. This role requires a leader who can improve the enumerator experience for accurate and efficient data collection while embracing change and innovation. This position will report to NASDAs NASS Program Director and work collaboratively with other Associate Directors across the U.S.
ABOUT NASDA
NASDA is a nonpartisan nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners secretaries and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy partnerships and public engagement.
We recognize that to achieve our goals we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create apositive work environmentthat our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.
NASDA employees earn acompetitive salary and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with exceptional perks includinga flexible schedule and an incredible mission.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The essential functions include but are not limited to:
Human Resources Leadership 50
- Work with NASDA leadership to interview and hire the regional leadership team of Managers Coaches and Trainers for assigned region.
- Oversee the work of the regional leadership team who will manage the daily operations of up to 375 parttime intermittent enumerators providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and adherence to organizational policies and standards.
- Manage regional human resource functions including payroll processing employee evaluations and personnel actions.
- Work with Managers to ensure adequate staffing for the designated region including hiring onboarding and addressing any personnel issues
- Foster positive relationships between the NASDA management team and enumerators address concerns and ensure a fair and respectful work environment.
- Coordinate organize schedule and oversee training events for enumerators to ensure consistency and quality across regions
- Ensure compliance with NASDAs AntiDiscrimination and AntiHarassment policies in all employment actions
Operational Management 30
- Develop and implement strategies to improve data collection quality efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinate survey assignments and progress for NASS surveys.
- Manage budgets and work assignments to ensure activities align with financial goals.
- Ensure timely communication of information for assigned team.
- Plan for and review vendor activity.
- Collaborate with other Associate Directors to share best practices and maintain consistency in operations across all regions
External Engagement Coordination 20
- Serve as the liaison with NASS (USDA) teams facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
- Maintain positive relationships with the NASDA members to amplify the work of the enumerators
- Serve as a regional contact for agricultural industry partners as needed.
Please see additional information about the role here.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of relevant fulltime work experience
- 3 years of human resources experience including payroll processing employee support recruiting and development
- 3 years experience in a leadership position preferably in a field operations or survey environment
- 3 years managing agricultural operations or projects with demonstrated expertise in communication planning critical thinking and budgeting areas
- Adept working with Microsoft Suite applications Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint or similar applications) cloudbased accounting and/or human resource systems and remote work technology Zoom Teams).
- Superior interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fastpaced and deadlineoriented work environment
- Ability to travel several times a year regionally or nationally
- Currently reside in MO IL KY TN NC SC GA FL AL or a neighboring state.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of human resources experience including payroll processing interviewing candidates onboarding/offboarding and/or delivering performance reviews
- 5 years experience in a leadership role in a multilevel organization
- Knowledge of agricultural practices and NASS surveys is desired
- Demonstrated experience leading projects related to agriculture
- Experience with developing and implementing workshops conferences and offsite educational experiences
Consideration will be given to candidates who explicitly address how their experience meets the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter and/or resume will not be considered.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Applications considered 4/21/25 5/9/25
- Interviews possible 2 step interview process 5/5/25 5/23/25
- Anticipated start date 6/16/25
SALARY
$85000.00 $100000/yr based on experience
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a fulltime 40hrs/week) exempt remote position. Working hours are generally Monday Friday 9am 5pm local time.
BENEFITS:
- PTO for vacation sick leave and volunteer hours
- 401k 100 match up to 4
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
- Employerpaid: Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race color national origin religion sex disability age marital status family/parental status income derived from a public assistance program political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
You will have to pass a background check
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
