Executive Director Iowa Crop Improvement Association

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The Iowa Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) established by Iowa Code Chapter 177 serves as the official seed certifying agency for the state of Iowa. As a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors ICIA is dedicated to ensuring seed and planting stock quality assurance while advancing education and leadership in crop improvement.

ICIA is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organizations strategic direction operational performance and program delivery in support of its mission and continued success. The Executive Director provides visionary strategic and operational leadership. This role is responsible for ensuring the longterm sustainability relevance and effectiveness of ICIA by aligning programs finances governance and partnerships with the organizations mission stakeholder needs and applicable regulatory frameworks and support innovation in agriculture. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the ICIA Board of Directors Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (ISU CALS) regulatory bodies and regional and national partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for ICIA working closely with the Board of Directors and Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to guide priorities governance and program execution

• Represent ICIA and build partnerships with industry government and national organizations while maintaining strong collaboration with ISU researchers and stakeholders

• Provide executive oversight of seed certification programs and Iowa Crop Performance Tests including trial design field operations data quality compliance and reporting

• Direct operational systems facilities and technology to ensure efficient execution of testing planting data collection and quality assurance processes

• Ensure compliance with regulatory safety and organizational standards while advancing continuous improvement efforts

• Manage financial operations including budgeting contracts billing audits and long-term planning in coordination with the Board

• Lead and supervise staff including hiring development performance management and fostering a collaborative high-performing culture

We are seeking a candidate with at least eight years of related experience who brings a balance of technical expertise and strategic leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing field trials agricultural research or seed certification along with a track record of leading teams or programs. This role requires the ability to set vision lead collaboratively and delegate effectively while remaining connected to day-to-day operations as a working leader. Experience in the seed or agricultural industry is vital particularly for those recognized as leaders who can build partnerships develop talent and strengthen the workforce.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established high-performing organization respected across Iowa and nationally. The successful candidate will build on a strong foundation of systems resources and partnerships while providing leadership at the state and national this role you will collaborate closely with Iowa State University and a broad network of stakeholders to advance crop improvement and support innovation in agriculture.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of university administration and is exempt from certain P&S policies.

This candidate will be hired as Director Research Administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in agronomy crop science plant breeding agricultural engineering or a closely related field

• Demonstrated experience leading agricultural field research performance trials or seed certification programs

• Experience shaping and executing long-term vision including strategic planning and organizational growth

• Experience influencing policy standards or industry practices at the state regional or national level

• Strong financial acumen including experience guiding organizational budgeting resource allocation and long-term financial sustainability

• Experience in highereducation or universityaffiliated organizations

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Why Choose ISU

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 position serves at the pleasure of university administration and is exempt from certain P&S policies.

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