<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/dir-new-mexico-reforestation-center-nmsu-satellite-location-new-mexico-united-states-ee59eeea-9f58-4eae-8b29-8c90533f68c2">https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/dir-new-mexico-reforestation-center-nmsu-satellite-location-new-mexico-united-states-ee59eeea-9f58-4eae-8b29-8c90533f68c2</a><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail-block-wrapper gmail-theme-three-job-description" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:2.2em;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Open Sans",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-block-job-description" style="box-sizing:border-box"><div class="gmail-" style="box-sizing:border-box"><div class="gmail-page-block" id="gmail-page_block_1_0" style="box-sizing:border-box"><div class="gmail-job-description" id="gmail-job_description_1_0" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Position</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"> Title:</span> Dir, New Mexico Reforestation Center</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Employee Classification:</span> Dir,Research Division,III</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">College/Division:</span> Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Department:</span> 301800-MORA RESEARCH CENTER</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Internal or External Search: </span>External - Open to all applicants</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Location: </span>NMSU satellite location<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Offsite Location (if applicable):</span> Mora Research Center in Mora, NM</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Target Hourly/Salary Rate:</span>  $126,901.09 - Entry rate is flexible dependent on years of experience and education.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Appointment Full-time Equivalency:</span>  1.0</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Exempt or Non-Exempt</span>:  Exempt</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Summary: </span> The NMRC will be essential to restore forests throughout the greater southwestern US by: 1) establishing a robust seed collection and banking program, 2) producing up to 5 million forest tree seedlings per year, 3} assisting the development of a planting program and associated workforce, 4) using science­ based approaches to meet reforestation goals.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Classification Summary:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span>Primarily responsible for directing the operational, financial, regulatory, human resource and business activities of a large major externally funded research division with multiple reporting units. Oversees all research activities within the domain of the division. These activities will include analyzing, modifying, and developing improved structure as needed.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Classification Standard Duties:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span>Provide oversight direction and leadership for contract maintenance, renewal, and new contract acquisition successes. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable state, Federal and other government regulations, and expectations of other regulatory agencies and funding source. Responsible for development and maintenance of inter-institutional/governmental relationships, and other external bodies important to the future success of the research. Accountable for implementing and monitoring approved operations budget. Responsible for the supervision and management of multiple levels of technical, professional, administrative and support staff within the division.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of current and emerging internal and external issues impacting on the operational environment of the enterprise. Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and requirements for strategic planning and development within a public institution. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging research administration issues and trends. Knowledge of university and/or public institution budgeting and funding procedures, standards, and documentation requirements. Knowledge of institutional administration and fiscal control principles and procedures, as applied to a public university.; SKILLS:Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Strategic planning and performance measurement skills. Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups. Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a diverse range of constituencies. Ability to plan and evaluate programs. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to identify, evaluate, and accurately assess the viability of strategic opportunities available to the enterprise. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Job Duties and Responsibilities</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">This position will report directly to the Associate Dean of AES in cooperation with the New Mexico Reforestation Board.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">Primarily responsible for directing the operational, financial, regulatory, human resource, and business activities of the New Mexico Reforestation Center. Oversees all activities within the NMRC program that includes seed collection/banking, nursery production, planting operations, and all other associated activities. The Director will analyze, modify, and develop improved structure as needed to the NMRC.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">Provide oversight direction and leadership for contract maintenance, renewal, and new contract acquisition successes. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable state, Federal and other source. government Responsible for regulations, development and and expectations maintenance of other of regulatory agencies inter-institutional/governmental and funding source. Responsible for developing and maintaining close relationship between NMSU, NMRC Board, and Legislative individuals important to the future success of the NMRC program. Accountable for monitoring NMRC budget. Responsible for the hiring, supervision, and management of multiple levels of NMRC staff.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Preferred Qualifications</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em">• 8-10 years' experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, or related for-profit area, including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting program/department goals.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgement, and strong operational focus.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Proven managerial talent in budgeting.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Outstanding leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Operational and/or leadership experience associated with tree seed collection, processing, and handling, reforestation nursery infrastructure, management and seedling production</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Special Requirements of the Position</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Position Entry Level is $126,901.09 – Rate is flexible dependent on years of experience and education</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Department Contact:</span>  Rebecca Martinez, 575-646-3125, <a href="mailto:rbanegas@nmsu.edu">rbanegas@nmsu.edu</a></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Contingent Upon Funding: </span>Contingent upon external funding</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Bargaining Unit Eligibility: </span>This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Standard Work Schedule: </span>Standard (M-F, 8-5)</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">If Not a Standard Work Schedule: </span></p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.17em;font-size:24px;font-family:Montserrat,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Working Conditions and Physical Effort</span></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Environment: </span>Work is normally performed indoors.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Physical Effort: </span>No or very limited physical effort required.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Lifting Requirements: </span>Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Risk: </span>No or very limited exposure to physical risk.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-block-wrapper" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Open Sans",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-block-html" style="box-sizing:border-box"><div class="gmail-page-block" id="gmail-page_block_1_2" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Recruitment Summary</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em">We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em">NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://nmsu.edu/index.html" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">NMS</a></em><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://nmsu.edu/index.html" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">U </a></em><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://nmsu.edu/index.html" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">Global Campus</a></em></span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://nmsu.edu/index.html" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">NMSU Main Campus</a></em></span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><a href="https://dacc.nmsu.edu/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">Doña Ana Community College</a></span></em><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://alamogordo.nmsu.edu/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">Alamogordo Campus</a></em></span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><a href="https://grants.nmsu.edu/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51,51,51);text-decoration-line:none">Grants Campus</a></span></em><br style="box-sizing:border-box">NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Special Instructions to Applicants</span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em">The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.7em;line-height:1.7em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">EEO Statement</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.</p></div></div></div></div></div>