Integrated Pest Management Program Manager

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Manager will support the mission of the Colorado Center for Sustainable Pest Management and manage IPM implementation activities in Colorado.

The position will assist in management of the Center and the IPM program by providing logistical support and coordinating Center planning meetings and activities, creating content for and maintaining the Center website, collecting data to illustrate the impact of the Center activities, and assist in grant writing and publications.

This position will also lead a social media campaign focused on promoting IPM and assist in diagnostics training. The position will also lead independent research projects and extension programming and participate in undergraduate and graduate student mentorship to support the Center mission.

The person in this position will also be responsible for research and extension project management. Required Job Qualifications Final hire at RAIII or RAIV level commensurate with combined professional experience and educational degree level.

RAIII :

Research Associate II + 5 years experience or degree + 5 years related experience or Masters degree + 2 years experience or in applied biological science or highly related fields

RAIV :

• Research Associate III + 3 years experience or degree + 10 years related experience or Masters degree + more than 5 years experience or + 2 years related experience
• Degree(s) in applied biological science or highly related fields

AND :

• Experience in Extension / program management
• Demonstrated experience in successfully carrying out independent projects manifested in publication record commensurate with experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing and communicating reports to academic and public audiences
• Effective written communication skills
• Mastery of all Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience with statistical software and ability to use it to analyze data

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) in applied biological sciences
• Postgraduate degree in entomology
• Demonstrated experience in IPM program development
• Experience in program management
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing
• Demonstrated experience in organizing meetings
• Pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain it upon employment
• Demonstrated experience in effective supervision and mentorship
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar webpage development software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Dependability

Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Program Management Duty / Responsibility

• Manage the Colorado Center for Sustainable Pest Management activities and IPM implementation program.
• Organize planning meetings for Center members, coordinate content creation, support program development, and maintain and upload content to the website.
• Collect and analyze data that illustrate Center effectiveness and impact.
• Organize pest management and diagnostics training for stakeholders.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students contributing to the Center activities and resources.

Percentage Of Time 50 Job Duty Category Research and engagement Duty / Responsibility

• Lead applied research projects in support of the IPM Implementation program in Colorado.
• Lead the synergistic engagement activities to communicate the outcomes of the research with stakeholders.
• Create publications for academic and non-academic audiences, and lead or support grant writing efforts.

Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Supervision Duty / Responsibility

Support graduate and undergraduate students involved in applied research projects in support of the IPM Implementation, manage laboratory resources and equipment.

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