Job Description

The Covey Lab at Skidmore College is looking for Program Manager who is passionate about environmental science, land management, supporting undergraduate research scholars, and facilitating core aspects of The Soil Inventory Projectâ™s mission to build an accessible national-scale soil carbon inventory to support managers and markets. The Covey Lab is home to The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP), a national non-profit conducting soil sampling in agricultural systems throughout the country. The Program Manager serves as a point of contact for partnering farm managers and landowners and is responsible for overseeing the success of TSIPâ™s projects from initial enrollment through data analysis. These duties will include communicating with producer partners, overseeing student research teams in the field, advising students during independent studies, and ensuring successful operations of TSIPâ™s soil sampling program.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field


• Master's degree preferred

Experience: 

• experience in soil science or environmental research


• Experience working in an academic or research setting

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) 


• Strong technical writing ability


• Familiarity with soil testing equipment and procedures


• Computer literacy (MS Office suite, database management)

Management Skills: 

• Project management and coordination of research activities


• Team leadership and student supervision

Communication Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and external partners


• Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships in academic and research contexts

Organizational Skills: 

• Strong attention to detail in sample management and data recording


• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a research environment

Additional Requirements: 

• Familiarity with academic research processes 


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Physical ability to conduct fieldwork and handle soil samples

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with soil carbon analysis and climate change research


• Familiarity with Skidmore College's academic programs and research initiatives


• Experience in mentoring undergraduate research assistants


• Grant writing and budget management experience

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

Annual Salary: $60,406.00

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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