The Agricultural Research Stations in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking a forward thinking leader to be the next Superintendent of our Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Located in Northwestern Wisconsin the Spooner Station serves UW faculty in seeking tomorrows answers on this unique soil this role you will work closely with faculty technicians and students to deliver impeccable and repeatable research outcomes. The Superintendent is also responsible for the day to day cropping plans of the station and seeks to develop new ways that the station can serve our research teams and the public.
Spooner Agricultural Research Station
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The anticipated salary range for this position is $72000 to $92000. However final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Agronomy Horticulture Plant Pathology Soil Science or a closely related field. Experience managing agricultural or horticultural operations and applying research-based practices (e.g. Oversight of crop rotation schedules irrigation systems and pest management plans on a research farm) Experience applying leadership and team management skills that includes effort fostering collaboration and accountability (e.g. Supervising seasonal and full-time staff and coordinating daily field activities to meet research timelines) Experience providing effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to convey technical information clearly (e.g. Preparing detailed reports for faculty and presenting findings at research meetings) Valid drivers license meeting UW Risk Management standards Certified pesticide applicator(Must have certification at hire or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire) Masters degree in Agronomy Horticulture Plant Pathology Soil Science or a related discipline (e.g. Masters in Soil Science with thesis research on nutrient management strategies) Experience supervising staff and coordinating research projects in an agricultural setting (e.g. Leading a team in implementing experimental plots and ensuring compliance with research protocols) Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making particularly in dynamic field environments (e.g. Quickly adjusting planting schedules due to unexpected weather conditions or equipment failure) Bachelors Degree in Agronomy Horticulture Plant Pathology Soil Science or related field Required. Masters Degree Preferred Click on the Apply Online button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials: Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background Cover Letter (optional) - Refer to your related work experience Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Andrew Vaudt HR Generalist () Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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