Central Washington University · 18 hours ago
Agribusiness Program Director
Ellensburg, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $84K/yrCentral Washington University is recruiting an Agribusiness Program Director to join their Business and Community Services team. This role involves building, managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Agribusiness program development activities while fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
The Program Director will, during the project period, develop a robust plan for an agribusiness center, balancing the objectives of the CWU service region, the strategic plan of the University, and the objectives and desires of appropriate funding sources
Builds CWU relationships and alignment toward the plan through engagement with relevant industry, community, donor, and government entities, internal CWU academic programs, and external education and workforce partners
Where relevant, may work alongside donors and CWU Advancement team members to position the plan / plan concepts
Operates as a team member of CWU BCS, leveraging team resources as appropriate for economic analysis, strategy making, networking and relationship building at all levels including local, State, Federal government, communities, and industries
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, economics, food- or agricultural- business, or related field
Experience in agribusiness industry (e.g., food production, food processing, food service)
Experience working with different stakeholders (e.g., small/large businesses, administrators, legislators)
Strategic mindset to help advance agribusiness program in the college, university and with external partners
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to effectively organize multiple work assignments involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate, of a high quality and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability and/or experience fostering a supportive and effective workplace while working with students and/or colleagues to uphold institutional excellence
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Preferred
Experience working with agribusiness owners, founders, stakeholders, and/or managers across Washington State
Affiliation with professional agribusiness organizations in Washington State
Willingness to teach a wide range of courses in Agribusiness (academic and continuing education) at all levels and modalities
Experience or interest in curriculum development and improvement
Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values
Experience or interest in mentoring individuals from a variety of backgrounds
Fluency in Spanish
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Retirement and optional savings plans
Life and disability insurance
Vacation and sick leave plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
Central Washington University
Central Washington University, or CWU, is a publicly assisted university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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