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About the Role
The Director of the University of Mississippi Field Station (UMFS) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a 700-acre living laboratory. This role manages the overall operations, including staff supervision, budget administration, and facility maintenance, to support interdisciplinary environmental research and education.
Responsibilities
- Engage UM scientists and students to encourage use of UMFS for research and teaching activities with appropriate oversight.
- Work with partners and collaborators to design, coordinate, and enhance outreach programs.
- Partner with local/regional K-12 teachers to promote use of the UMFS for teaching purposes.
- Seek funding to support and grow summer camps and outreach activities for K-12 students and the public.
- Establish guidelines and policies to ensure UMFS facilities and properties are maintained in concert with long-term strategic plans.
- Create and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners.
- Meet with target stakeholder groups to assess needs and gain input on plans for UMFS.
- Research and identify potential funding sources for infrastructure improvements.
- Develop and submit proposals for infrastructure improvements and broad-based science activities.
- Partner with scientists to identify opportunities for UMFS-based projects.
- Oversee and manage fiscal activities of the UMFS budget and affiliated grants and contracts.
- Provide supervision and guidance to UMFS staff.
- Encourage the use of the facilities for leisure activities such as picnicking, hiking, photography, fishing, and trail running.
- Support and encourage student organizations.
- With departmental approval and demonstrated instructional need, may be eligible for an additional non-promotable adjunct faculty appointment, allowing the individual to teach courses as a staff adjunct.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 7 years of relevant experience required.
- 5 years of supervisory experience required.
- Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Location
- University, Mississippi
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7 years relevant experience
- 5 years supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's
Salary/Compensations
- $83,096.00 - $124,654.40
About the Company
- The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction.
- We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
- Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
- Department: Office for Research & Economic Development
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.
- The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
- Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.