Manager 1-Farm/Faclt | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile manage and perform the day-to-day operations of an OSU farm or facility. They provide ideas and subject matter expertise while ensuring effective, efficient workflow and adherence to policy and standards. They may contribute to the development of the budget and are accountable for managing the budget and activities of staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristics of the Manager 1-Farm/Faclt profile are the day-to-day operational oversight ensuring farmland, facilities, equipment and vehicles are managed in conjunction with research activities and faculty. Positions manage to the farm or facility budget, contribute input in establishing the budget, perform most of the daily activities, and supervise the classified and/or professional faculty employees and students that perform farm, facility and equipment labor and maintenance. Positions are responsible for the day-to-day administration of operations on the research farm or facility, but they do not conduct research.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Perform the everyday operations of running a research farm. 2. Operate, as well as supervise the operation of various small and large farm and/or facility equipment including daily utilization and preventative maintenance of supplies, tractors, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment. 3. Ensure compliance with university policy, state and federal regulations including maintaining and updating records for safety, pesticide, and quality standards. 4. Supervision including plan, assign and approve work; rewards/discipline; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews of employees including classified and/or professional faculty. 5. Facilitate, coordinate and create operation schedule to accommodate research and maintain the health and vitality of farmland and facilities including but not limited to irrigation, fertilizing, harvesting and processing. 6. Prepare, monitor, and revise budget for farm and facilities including identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost containment. 7. Provide leadership in communicating and facilitating changes in farm priorities that may occur due to weather, financial restrictions, research developments and other circumstances.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowldege and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; the job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Department • Researchers • Direct team• Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors

Accountability

Results are defined by senior leadership, college, and university mission, vision, strategies and researcher needs; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. Supervises work of classified or unclassified employees, and students including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standars, training staff and overseeing their productivity. Has responsibility for making decsions on hiring, termintation and pay adjustments. Monitors, informs, reports within budgets.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and externally to: • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas, or collaborate on significant projects. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Resolve conflict, negotiate, or collaborate on major projects.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 2 years of supervisory experience. 2 years of experience in farm/facility operations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.