Integrated Pest Management Program Manager

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleIntegrated Pest Management Program Manager

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202400407AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000-$65,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/15/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Department of Agricultural Biology is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds in agricultural, natural, and urban ecosystems. Our mission is to enhance human well-being by improving ecosystem sustainability. In addition to generating new knowledge, we apply knowledge in entomology, plant pathology, and plant sciences to solving practical problems related to biotic and abiotic plant stress, integrated pest management, and ecosystem health. People in Agricultural Biology participate in and value cooperative and collaborative efforts with other units within the University, as well as with individual stakeholders and other organizations in Colorado and beyond. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence in teaching, research, extension, and service and act according to the Principles of Community.

Position Summary

Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) Program Manager will support the mission of the Colorado Center for Sustainable Pest Management and manage IPM implementation activities in Colorado. The position will assist in management of the Center and the IPM program by providing logistical support and coordinating Center planning meetings and activities, creating content for and maintaining the Center website, collecting data to illustrate the impact of the Center activities, and assist in grant writing and publications. This position will also lead a social media campaign focused on promoting IPM and assist in diagnostics training. The position will also lead independent research projects and extension programming and participate in undergraduate and graduate student mentorship to support the Center mission. The person in this position will also be responsible for research and extension project management.

Required Job Qualifications

Final hire at RAIII or RAIV level commensurate with combined professional experience and educational degree level.

RAIII :

• Research Associate II + 5 years experience or B.A. /B.S. degree + 5 years related experience or Master's degree + 2 years experience or Ph.D.

• Degree(s) in applied biological science or highly related fields

RAIV :

• Research Associate III + 3 years experience or B.A. /B.S. degree + 10 years related experience or Master's degree + more than 5 years experience or Ph.D. + 2 years related experience

• Degree(s) in applied biological science or highly related fields

AND :

• Experience in Extension/program management

• Demonstrated experience in successfully carrying out independent projects manifested in publication record commensurate with experience

• Demonstrated experience preparing and communicating reports to academic and public audiences

• Effective written communication skills

• Mastery of all Microsoft Office

• Demonstrated experience with statistical software and ability to use it to analyze data

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) in applied biological sciences

• Postgraduate degree in entomology

• Demonstrated experience in IPM program development

• Experience in program management

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing

• Demonstrated experience in organizing meetings

• Pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain it upon employment

• Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and mentorship

• Familiarity with WordPress or similar webpage development software

• Excellent organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Dependability

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProgram Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Manage the Colorado Center for Sustainable Pest Management activities and IPM implementation program.

• Organize planning meetings for Center members, coordinate content creation, support program development, and maintain and upload content to the website.

• Collect and analyze data that illustrate Center effectiveness and impact.

• Organize pest management and diagnostics training for stakeholders.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students contributing to the Center activities and resources.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryResearch and engagement

Duty/Responsibility

• Lead applied research projects in support of the IPM Implementation program in Colorado.

• Lead the synergistic engagement activities to communicate the outcomes of the research with stakeholders.

• Create publications for academic and non-academic audiences, and lead or support grant writing efforts.

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategorySupervision

Duty/Responsibility

• Support graduate and undergraduate students involved in applied research projects in support of the IPM Implementation, manage laboratory resources and equipment.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

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References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents