Washington State University Hiring for CPCNW Assistant Director at Prosser, WA Full Time

Available Title(s):

1157-NN_ADMINPRO – Assistant Director, 1157-YN_ADMINPRO – Assistant Director

Business Title:

CPCNW Assistant Director

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under the faculty supervision, the incumbent will manage the day-to-day aspects of the Clean Plant Center Northwest (CPCNW), including supervision of managerial staff and through them, supervision of line staff, and overseeing the hiring and annual review processes, assigning duties and responsibilities as required.

The incumbent will make major decisions regarding annual budgeting and expenditure, seeking to increase and diversity center revenue while serving the NCPN and WSU Land Grant missions. They will define and implement contractual services, and ensure their completion.

The incumbent will assume responsibility for program operations and administration, and ensure the highest standard of plant material produced, taking care to follow all USDA-APHIS-PPQ and state regulatory (WSDA, ODA, etc.) requirements and rules. They will maintain any relevant regulatory permits, licenses, and approvals necessary to operate the CPCNW.

Finally, the incumbent will represent the interests of the CPCNW and WSU to external stakeholders including propagators, growers, and state and federal regulators.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

• Knowledge of perennial propagation and cropping systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related discipline.

• Experience with state/federal plant regulatory agencies.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

CAHNRS Office of Research Administration

City, State, Zip:

Prosser, WA 99350

Department Link:

Clean Plant Center Northwest

Monthly Salary:

$5,337.00 – $6,756.29 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Not overtime eligible

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

This is a Temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Professional References

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].