JVA #25-004 State/Territory Program Leader (Aquaculture & Natural Resources)

About this Position

This position is a Non-Instructional Faculty (12-Month) contract. The position is located in the NMC Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (NMC-CREES), under the supervision of the Dean of CREES. The position is approximately 80% research, and 20% Extension. This position is responsible for leading the CREES Aquaculture & Natural Resource Management (A&NR) Program in fulfilling its mission by conducting need-based research and extension services, as outlined in the following section.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution and/or internationally recognized institutions of higher learning in Aquaculture Sciences or a related discipline plus 5 years of research and/or extension experience, and 5 years of supervisory experience. A track record of scientific and/or extension publications is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of positive team interactions.
• Ability to adapt successfully and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research and extension work as evidence by a track record of extension excellence and/or scholarly publications
• Demonstrate ability to design, implement, and publish scientific findings.
• Ability to interpret and make practical application of current research findings and share general knowledge with the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English using oral, written and electronic methods;
• Must be willing to work in the field including diverse landscapes, geography, and ocean settings.
• Experience and/or willingness to write, prepare and manage competitive grants to support extension and research activities.
• Contributes to and promotes a positive and professional working environment and relationship with the college community and promotes a positive representation of the CREES Division and the College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities.
• Secures grant funding from local and federal funders for extension and research programs and projects.
• Leading, role modeling, and building the capacity of a team of professionals and paraprofessionals with team members situated on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota to ensure continuous program (succession planning included) and the ongoing development of each team member.
• Generates new knowledge through excellence in innovative and novel extension and research programs and projects.
• Publishes high-quality research and extension material that provide useful information for stakeholders of the Northern Mariana Islands.
• Publishes at least one research article per fiscal year in peer-reviewed scientific journal
• Disseminates new knowledge via research and extension publications, trainings, social media, print media, conference presentations, and workshops.
• Serves with distinction on advisory and/or policy making bodies at the CNMI, regional, and national levels.
• Develops strategic relationships, alliances, and partnerships with other institutions of higher education, state agencies, regional coalitions, and federal agencies.
• Utilizes multiple mediums of communication to strategically inform and advocate for the adoption of science and best-practice approaches to enhance the quality of life for the people of the CNMI
• Imparts the value of the work that is done at CREES, and NMC, to stakeholders at local, regional, national, and global levels.
• Ensures seamless day-to-day implementation of A&NR research and extension activities including training of aides and assistants, coordination of client visits, and daily monitoring research subjects, equipment condition, and water quality.
• Verifies the accuracy of completed data sheets, collaborating agency listings, client visiting records, teaching plans, etc.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners in order to address the appropriate goals and objectives described in the CREES POW (Plan of Work) and other related projects.
• Formulates evaluation plans that measure outcomes and impacts of programmatic efforts.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the CREES Plan of Work as well as the annual accomplishment report.
• Develops strategic relationships, alliances, and partnerships with CNMI stakeholders, other institutions of higher education, state agencies, regional coalitions, and federal agencies.
• Leads the implementation of components of the Northern Marianas College and CNMI Aquaculture, Strategic Plan and other initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Creates and critically reviews A&NR education materials such as social media posts, extension guides, e-materials, brochures, bulletin boards, and newsletters to ensure scientific validity and appropriateness of content for target audience.
• Organizes, coordinates, and conducts workshops and presentations in aspects of aquaculture production education in collaboration with the A&NR team and stakeholders.
• Confers with the supervisor regarding program needs, clients’ progress, and all other program areas in order to ensure timely and efficient implementation of program strategies.
• Leads, directs, and ensures compliance in the implementation of A&NR competitive grants as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as required, as well as frequent travel interisland during specified periods of time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Program Leader is expected to develop a work plan, which may involve a concerted effort from other government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, and extension and research personnel in addition to overseeing program personnel. As a result of his/her professional competencies, at times this individual will be charged with coordinating events, acquiring funding, evaluating established project outcome measures and supervising personnel. The Program Leader will assist and support the CREES Dean and/or his/her designee in planning and executing projects of interest to CNMI stakeholders.

Essential Functions of the Position

Must be able to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. The individual in this position will frequently communicate with students and their colleague(s) in order to exchange information in various situations. Occasionally lifts office products and supplies, weighing up to 20 Ibs.The employee may be tasked to work outdoors in the sun and heat, on or around wet surfaces, and other areas exposed to the elements.

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment may vary. 

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date.  Deadlines that fall on a non-business day will be extended to the next business day.
 
Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf.file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit all application materials to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. It is our requirement that degrees be from a U.S.-accredited college or university. Foreign degrees may be accepted when accompanied with a credential evaluation report. A listing of authorized evaluation reports can be obtained at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org/
 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. Police/court clearance will be required upon job offer.