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State Botanical Garden Director of Science & Conservation

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Georgia is one of the leading public research universities in the nation and the world. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is seeking a Director of Science & Conservation to lead a team focused on enhancing research output, addressing environmental issues, and providing education in conservation science and horticulture.

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Responsibilities

Manage all faculty, staff, programs, impact evaluation, budgets and contracts assigned to the Science and Conservation department at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG)

Obtain funded sponsored projects and grants to support research activities. Secure funding for projects in collaboration with Botanical Garden faculty and staff as well as with partners in Public Service and Outreach, academic and external partners

Produce scholarly work, including published papers and professional presentations

Evaluate the impact of Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden

Supervise, coach and develop technical staff and graduate students assigned to the SBG Science and Conservation department

Provide technical assistance, consultation, and other services to partner agencies

Establish and maintain consultative working relationships with personnel in local governments, education, agencies, and professional associations at the university, state and national level

Teach courses 6-7 credit hours per year for the Department of Horticulture within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA

Develop and update courses such as: Conserving Native Plants (HORT3333S – 3 credits); Propagation of Native Plant Material (To be developed – 3 credits); Management and Administration of Botanical Gardens (To be developed – 3 credits)

Oversee the Conservation and Horticulture internships within Science and Conservation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (HORT 3940S) and supervise graduate students

Create content, write text and develop interactive exercises for online courses

Develop training programs, instructional plans, supporting materials and examinations

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldConservation horticulture expertiseResearchGrant writingCurriculum developmentPublic speakingProject managementInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationWritten communicationCreative problem solving

Required

A Ph.D. in botany, conservation horticulture, environment, public administration, agriculture, or related field

Preferred

Ten years of experience working in a conservation horticulture setting is preferred

Knowledge of conservation horticulture operations and curriculum development for university programs

Knowledge of conservation horticulture reporting requirements, policies and processes, and developing native plant materials for restoration and economic development is preferred

Knowledge of programmatic and curriculum requirements of the global plant conservation efforts and advance knowledge in sustainable practices in conservation horticulture

Knowledge of application of knowledge for preservation native plant species and developing native plant materials for restoration and economic development

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work

Skill in oral communication, public speaking, and group facilitation

Skill in written communication and writing professional reports and articles and developing professional presentations

Ability to communicate highly technical topics

Ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member

Ability to manage multiple projects and presentations simultaneously

Ability to apply creative solutions to complex problems/issues

Ability to develop and deliver learning programs and related curriculum and education materials at a level appropriate for the user

Ability to learn, adapt, and apply new learning technologies in training and development service delivery for multiple audiences

Ability to manage long-term projects and funder relationships

Ability to effectively coach, develop, motivate and engage employees and students

Ability to effectively assign, delegate and manage work done through others