Aquatic Science Manager

TITLE: Aquatic Science Manager - Aquaculture

DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences (the School) is KSU s Program of Distinction due to exceptional academic, research, and extension functions. The Aquatic Science Manager will help to connect and continually enhance these three program components by performing the job functions listed below.

The Aquatic Science Manager in Aquaculture will serve as a support person for the Chair of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Kentucky State University. This position will assist with instructional support (40%), research (30%), and extension (30%) related to all necessary aspects of aquaculture and aquatic science. This person will have a managerial role, overseeing the Program of Distinction Virtual Content & Extension Technologies Developer position, and potentially others in the future.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate admissions and registration for students in all School academic programs

Advise students regarding what classes to register for and when (academic planning)

Maintain course materials in appropriate learning management software platforms

Ensure the School is aligned with online education teaching pedagogy and course design

Manage the undergraduate and graduate certificate programs in the School

Maintain student records and assemble information required for reporting purposes

Design, create, and manage all virtual academic courses for the School

Assist with collaborative agreements with other institutions

Work with non-degree entities for distance education needs (private companies, non-profits, etc)

Help ensure course catalog(s) are up to date and maintain a 5-year course plan for the School

Assist graduate students with their research documents (reviewing and revising)

Review students research progress and review student presentations and posters

Ensure students are meeting their research goals (proposal development, experimental execution, etc)

Oversee the Program of Distinction Virtual Content & Extension Technologies Developer position

Potentially oversee other research and extension positions as the School grows

Facilitate the development of video content for extension purposes

Ensure a strong social media presence for the School and positive public relations

Help to prepare the annual Program of Distinction Report

Ensure that SACS accreditation standards are met

Other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of aquaculture and aquatic sciences

Practical experience in research

Ability to efficiently organize a diverse work load and delegate tasks

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication skills

Experience working with students

Computer literacy

Experience with multiple social media platforms

Able to properly use both still and video cameras

Initiative, resourcefulness, and punctuality

Exhibit professional and personable demeanor

Experience in scientific writing

Ability to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Position will conduct other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

M.S. in Aquaculture, Aquatic Science, Marine Biology, or a closely related discipline

10 years of experience in the relevant discipline

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work in adverse weather conditions or indoors in uncomfortable temperature and with water

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.