Consumer Horticulture Program Manager - Therapeutic Horticulture

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193267EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Consumer Horticulture Program Manager - Therapeutic Horticulture
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule 30 hours per week with some evening and weekends required
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Horticultural Science
About the Department
As part of the Land Grant University, the Department of Horticultural Science is composed of over 40 faculty that direct a diverse portfolio of programs in teaching, research, and extension components. Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science, but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. Our education and research programs provide graduate and undergraduate students with unique hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technologies.
Essential Job Duties
The NC State Consumer and Community Horticulture program is recruiting a program manager to develop and manage the Therapeutic Horticulture program. As the program manager you will be responsible for recruiting and managing an advisory team of stakeholders, conducting a needs assessment, identifying and implementing therapeutic horticulture programs, evaluating impacts, reporting, and fund development.
In this role you will be responsible for marketing, tracking students, evaluating, managing finances, reporting, presenting at conferences, and writing articles. You will partner with the University of North Carolina Therapeutic Horticulture team to manage and co-teach the four non-credit distance education programs in therapeutic horticulture. Further more you will manage course registration through the NC State REPORTER system and teach classes using Moodle.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
  • Conduct a needs assessment, including surveying Extension Agents, Extension Master Gardener volunteers, therapeutic horticulture practitioners, former students, and other Extension therapeutic horticulture programs across the country.
  • Develop, lead, evaluate, and report on the NC State Therapeutic Horticulture programs.
  • Manage Moodle courses, including advertising, registration, technology, leading the 2-university team, co-teaching, financial management, evaluating, reporting, and writing articles.
  • Manage administrative tasks related to the program.


Opportunities, Expectations And Qualifications
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the NC State Therapeutic Horticulture program and online courses to continue their evolution into a flagship Extension program.
  • Generate adequate cost-recovery funds to support their salary and programmatic needs. They will also develop funding to create and grow an NC State endowment for therapeutic horticulture.
  • Will have extensive knowledge and experience in horticulture, therapeutic horticulture, program management, online teaching, and course management. They will have strong written and oral communication, computer, and team management skills.
Other Responsibilities
As an active member of the NC State Department of Horticultural Science you will have the opportunity to participate in training opportunities to remain current in research based information on consumer horticulture, volunteer management and related technology. 
Other duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
  • Proven experience developing and facilitating therapeutic horticulture programs
  • Ability to communicate in a way that facilitates mutual respect, shared vision and goals
  • Experienced working effectively with students, volunteers, staff and faculty.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Proven team and program leadership skills that foster an inclusive, collaborative, productive, accountable, responsive, goal-oriented, and professional environment.
  • The ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated success in teaching.
  • The ability to serve as a critical partner to the Extension Specialist, displaying evidence of high integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
  • Flexibility and the demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex academic environment, satisfying multiple constituencies simultaneously.
  • The ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, implement and manage programs, and implement change.
  • Demonstrated excellent listening, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
  • An understanding of technology and its applications in teaching.
  • Willingness and ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 years experience developing and facilitating therapeutic horticulture programs
  • Experience teaching and managing online college-level courses in a university setting.
  • Experience with the Moodle teaching platform.
  • Training and experience working with diverse populations that have physical, cognitive, social, and/or psychological needs that may require accommodation."
  • Advanced degree(s) and certifications(s) that aid in recruiting students, including a RegisteredHorticultural Therapist or Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 03/01/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, Contact Information for References. 

Position Details


Position Number 00110680
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 0.75
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 111501 - Horticultural Science
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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