Director of Seed Programs
Soil and Crop Sciences Dept., Colorado State University

The position is a full-time, twelve-month, administrative professional appointment located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The successful applicant will:

•  provide oversight of all organizational, certification, and financial activities of the Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA);
• supervise the managers of the seed certification, seed testing laboratory, and foundation seed programs;
• formulate and implement seed certification policies;
• develop and implement seed-related CSU Extension programs;
• represent CSGA in the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA); and
• provide leadership in interaction with seed industry, commodity group, and governmental agencies.

Requirements include a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in an agricultural field or related area; supervisory experience and strong interpersonal skills; computer literacy skills; effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include seed industry knowledge and experience; business or financial management experience; experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration/cooperation.

To apply, send a letter of application (including a statement of interest in the position and clear documentation of qualifications), a curriculum vitae or résumé, copies of university transcripts, and arrange for three letters of professional recommendation to be sent to:

Dr. Scott Haley
Soil and Crop Sciences Dep.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170
scott.haley@colostate.edu.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled; applicants should submit completed applications by December 15, 2011, for full consideration. 

For full job description, qualifications and additional information visit www.jobs.colostate.edu.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Eugene Kelly (eugene.kelly@colostate.edu).

Information on the Soil and Crop Sciences Department may be found at: http://soilcrop.colostate.edu/.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.
CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.