Agricultural Crop Research and Land Supervisor - Waseca, MN
University of Minnesota, Waseca, MN, United States
About the Role
This position is leadership for the SROC agricultural crop research team, including daily management of field, crop, and related facility operations that support agricultural, horticultural, and livestock research, education, and outreach at SROC. The Agricultural Crop Research and Land Supervisor works under the Director of Operations and plays a key role in planning and implementing field research and rotational land activities by managing resources and staff. This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external researchers and ensuring safe, efficient, and productive operations within agricultural crop research conducted at SROC. The agricultural crops research and land supervisor also serves as the SROC contact point for cropping and land based research and research requests submitted by faculty and principal investigators (PI’s) seeking to use SROC resources for their research projects. This position also leads outreach efforts in the crop research team, helping translate research and field activity into public engagement and educational opportunities. The ideal candidate will combine practical agricultural management and research experience with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to support SROC’s mission of advancing sustainable agriculture and community engagement.
Responsibilities by %
40% - Research and Land Management
25% - Supervision and Team Leadership
20% - Research Support and Collaboration
10% - Outreach and Public Engagement
5% - Safety and Compliance
What You'll Need
BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least nine years.
Demonstrated leadership in agricultural or horticultural settings.
Experience managing research, greenhouse, or agricultural production activities and operations.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to dynamic operational needs.
Salary Range
$31.00 - $33.00
What We Provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep)
Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
Yearly merit increase program.
Many professional development opportunities.
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This position is leadership for the SROC agricultural crop research team, including daily management of field, crop, and related facility operations that support agricultural, horticultural, and livestock research, education, and outreach at SROC. The Agricultural Crop Research and Land Supervisor works under the Director of Operations and plays a key role in planning and implementing field research and rotational land activities by managing resources and staff. This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external researchers and ensuring safe, efficient, and productive operations within agricultural crop research conducted at SROC. The agricultural crops research and land supervisor also serves as the SROC contact point for cropping and land based research and research requests submitted by faculty and principal investigators (PI’s) seeking to use SROC resources for their research projects. This position also leads outreach efforts in the crop research team, helping translate research and field activity into public engagement and educational opportunities. The ideal candidate will combine practical agricultural management and research experience with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to support SROC’s mission of advancing sustainable agriculture and community engagement.
Responsibilities by %
40% - Research and Land Management
25% - Supervision and Team Leadership
20% - Research Support and Collaboration
10% - Outreach and Public Engagement
5% - Safety and Compliance
What You'll Need
BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least nine years.
Demonstrated leadership in agricultural or horticultural settings.
Experience managing research, greenhouse, or agricultural production activities and operations.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to dynamic operational needs.
Salary Range
$31.00 - $33.00
What We Provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep)
Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
Yearly merit increase program.
Many professional development opportunities.
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