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South Dakota Board of Regents · 21 hours ago

Crop Performance Trial Program Manager

Brookings, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

South Dakota State University is seeking a research trial manager to assist the department with implementing a successful Crop Performance Testing program and Advanced Crop Yield Trials. The role involves overseeing field trials, managing a support team, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the integrity of research outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Execution of Crop Performance Trials: Oversee and implement high-quality field trials across South Dakota, ensuring the delivery of reliable results. Lead efforts to continuously enhance the procurement process for multiple crop variety entries, making the program regionally competitive

Management of Support Team: Lead and support a dedicated support team responsible for planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting crop performance trials for corn, soybean, sunflower, and wheat. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure successful program implementation

Stakeholder Engagement: Interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, industry groups, agricultural commodity organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop internet-based data applications and other communication channels to facilitate information distribution

Supervision of Program Activities: Supervise and conduct the Crop Performance Testing (CPT) program, leveraging entry fees and fee-for-service activities. Develop trial designs, protocols for field sampling, and data management strategies to ensure the integrity of research outcomes

Real-Time Feedback and Reporting: Provide timely feedback on data and field observations to stakeholders and faculty, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous improvement of the program

Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate effectively with peers and faculty across multiple departments to support the success of the program. Manage SDSU’s Seedhouse operations on behalf of the Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Science department head, ensuring efficient operation and resource utilization

Qualification

Crop Performance TestingAgronomy knowledgeData management strategiesField trial designStakeholder engagementCrop variety evaluationEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, General Agriculture, or closely related field completed by date of application

Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

In-depth understanding of Great Plains agriculture

Effective written communication skills

Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Master's degree in Plant Science or Biology or closely related field

Previous experience with crop variety evaluation

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Flexible benefits

Retirement plans

Compensation packages

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching

10 hours of annual leave each month

9.34 hours of sick leave each month

Eleven paid holidays

Access to internal and state-sponsored training

Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines

Company

South Dakota Board of Regents

South Dakota Board of Regents is a legal authority to govern the system of public higher education.

Founded in 1897

Pierre, South Dakota, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.sdbor.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Nathan Lukkes

Executive Director & CEO

Chris Kolsrud

Chief Information Security Officer

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