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Central Washington University Agribusiness Program Director in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Agribusiness Program Director to join our College of Business Deans Operating team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a project campus-based outreach position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting within the University and throughout the state of Washington. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $75,000 - $85,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Agribusiness Program Director builds, manages, plans, implements, and evaluates Agribusiness program development activities. These activities include but are not limited to; efficient and professional communications amongst students, stakeholders, administration, and the public; program promotional/marketing activities; student professional development; industry engagement and donor relationships; increasing program enrollment to traditional student and workforce development populations. This position will reflect CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. Job Duties The Program Director will enhance the Agribusiness program of the CWU College of Business through the following (and/or other) activities: - Builds College of Business (CB) relationships with the business community, particularly in the State of Washington; CWU community; and students. - Supports collaborative growth between the Agribusiness Program and departments/programs across CWU. - Identifies key student audiences to increase enrollment (e.g., FFA; HEP; WAEF); collaborates with University Relations, Enrollment Management, and CB staff to promote the Agribusiness programs. - Supports the continued growth and development of the CWU Agribusiness Program through: Program marketing and promotion within and outside CWU Student recruiting and advising within and outside CWU Managing increased industry engagement Managing the internal and external collaborations relevant to the program (e.g., AgForestry seminars) - Develops and promotes communication vehicles for students, alumni, faculty (e.g., website, Agribusiness Club/Hub.). - Plans and executes events supporting the Agribusiness progra