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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Admin-Extension and Outreach
Date Posted: October 7, 2024

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193713EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Outreach Project Manager

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience ($70,000 - $75,000)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

Better Together is a national collaboration of soybean outreach groups working to effectively deliver unbiased, research-based information to benefit US soybean production. The purpose of Better Together is to coordinate organizations that communicate research-based best management practices (BMPs) for US soybean farmers and other stakeholders, maximizing impact.

Essential Job Duties

The Better Together Project Manager position will provide management, coordination, outreach, and engagement support for the national Better Together initiative. The Project Manager will work with the Science for Success Initiative, Crop Protection Network, GROW, Take Action, the Soybean Cyst Nematode Coalition, and other collaborative soybean groups to provide best management practices to US Soybean Farmers through coordinated, collaborative outreach efforts.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

Administers the execution of the Better Together strategic plan (called the Strategic Roadmap) as well as the grant deliverables.
Oversee the Bean Binoculars tool, including, but not limited to the recruitment of contributors, entry of new submissions to the website, management of training documents, advertising/promoting the tool, etc.
Organizes substructure of the Better Together Working Group, helps with Working Group goal setting and work towards the achievement of those goals.
Coordinates all meetings for Better Together, including setting the meeting agenda, taking meeting minutes, organizing calendar invites/logistics, etc. Management of meeting logistics.
Leads both internal and external communications for the initiative.
Maintain file sharing system and team platforms (such as Basecamp).
Provide vision and execution on capturing and documenting Better Together impact documentation.
Execute technical reporting requirements for Better Together grants.
Accounting for Better Together grants led by NC State.
Assists Better Together teams with coordination and collection of grant documents.
Independently drive a program vehicle (pick up truck) to various site locations.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelors degree in relevant discipline plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Other Required Qualifications

Expertise in managing programs and teams
Experience administering a complex administrative process with multiple stakeholders
Logistics management and accounting experience
Robust time management and prioritization skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Team-oriented with good problem-solving skills
Experience with digital shared workspaces
Knowledge of basic crop science

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with grant writing/reporting
Experience developing/executing strategic plans
Experience with agronomy, crop and soil science, applied research, and extension.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Drivers License and the ability to obtain an NC Drivers License within 60 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

10/07/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.

Position Number

00111087

Position Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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