Director of the Juniata College Raystown Field Station

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Job Title Director of the Juniata College Raystown Field Station Posting Number 20110446 Pay Rate Salary commensurate with experience Position Type Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities
Juniata College seeks an energetic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as director of the 365-acre Raystown Field Station near Juniata’s campus in Huntingdon, PA. The director, who will report directly to the Provost and will be part of the academic affairs leadership team, will have the opportunity to imagine new programs and opportunities building on the foundation provided by the 15-week undergraduate residential semesters with rotating themes focused on Wildlife Management, Forest Conservation, Aquatic Ecology and Environmental Restoration. This is a 12-month administrative position.

The successful director will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Environmental Science and Studies in an area of study relevant to the teaching and research conducted at the field station. The Director will report to the ESS chair in matters of curriculum. Areas of focus include training in the fields of natural resources such as Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, and Conservation.

The station is Located on the 29,000-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raystown Lake project an provides access to the 8,600-acre Raystown Lake as well as a variety of other aquatic systems and extensive upland Oak-Hickory forests. The station also supports many faculty research programs as well as public outreach. Opportunities to expand programming beyond the academic year and undergraduate audience abound and will be expected of the new director.

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The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who works collaboratively with the ESS department and with the rest of campus to expand station programming and opportunities while serving current users. The candidate will have an interdisciplinary mindset and will have a commitment to sustainability efforts. Grant seeking is expected in ways that will promote creative activities at the field station and will support faculty and students in basic and applied research. The development of strategic partnerships on and off campus is key to the role; the successful candidate will also enjoy program and event planning. We seek candidates who will complement our current strengths and who are eager to explore the possibilities for collaboration across academic programs.

Responsibilities


Primary Role – Leads and manages the development and operations of the field station facilities including the delivery of academic, research, and co-curricular programming.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Articulates vision for the field station and designs programs to advance that vision
• Plans for and ensures effective delivery of programs of the station, consistent with agreed upon short and long-term goals.
• Markets station programs and offerings to relevant constituencies including but not limited to prospective students, community organizations, K-12 schools, etc.
• Represents the Station for the College in dealings with external organizations.
• Identifies and pursues funding sources, including grant applications.
• Coordinates with the Residential Life office to supervise the Field Station Residential Director and provides training and guidance for residence life programs at the station.
• Coordinates with the Facilities Services office to supervise the Field Station Facilities Supervisor to coordinate facilities with programming needs.
• Coordinates with campus offices to facilitate facility use and policy compliance including, Food service, Conference and Events and Campus Safety.
• Develops and maintains operating budgets.

Note – this position description represents 75% administrative time. The remaining 25% is a faculty appointment with additional faculty duties and responsibilities not described above. The Director would be expected to teach at least one course each semester on the main campus.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to engage, sustain, and leverage an interconnected learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and a sense of belonging is explicit. Juniata’s strategic mission promotes diversity in every expression, and amplifies the College’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We aim to evolve into a more global, equitable and ethical community, where all Juniatians live a life of inclusive belonging needed for becoming leaders who value and embrace human interconnectedness and dignity. Juniata invites and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.…AA/ EOE Position Qualifications
· Ph.D. required; faculty rank depending on the academic background
· Experience in obtaining grant support from public and private sources
· Record of excellence in program planning
· Experience in administrative leadership of a field station or similar entity
· Interest and expertise in sustainability programming
· Expertise in an academic area applicable to the field stations
· Record of teaching and scholarship, and interest in continuing to teach undergraduates
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate staff and faculty at off-campus locations Supervision Required/Given
This position reports directly to the Provost and will be part of the academic affairs leadership team. The Director will report to the ESS chair in matters of curriculum. Coordinates with the Residential Life office to supervise the Field Station Residential Director and provides training and guidance for residence life programs at the station. Coordinates with the Facilities Services office to supervise the Field Station Facilities Supervisor to coordinate facilities with programming needs.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate will be considered for bona fide medical, and religious reasons. Those granted exceptions for reasons other than approved medical or religious exemption may be assessed a monthly fee. Special Instructions to Applicants
To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College has adopted a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all Faculty, staff and students. Exemptions to this mandate will be considered for bona fide medical and religious reasons. *Bivalent boosters are strongly encouraged.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/07/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Statement Describing Teaching Interests and Philosophy
6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
7. Additional Document 1
8. Additional Document 2
9. Additional Document 3