Senior/principal Faculty Specialist Or Associate Professor/professor Or Senior/principal Agent And Hughes Center Director

Hughes Center / University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Queenstown, Maryland, United States
Base: $50,299.72 - $244,706.17; bonus/equity: not ...
Master's degree in agriculture or related field
Five years of organizational leadership experience
Experience with university systems or non-profits
The Hughes Center seeks a visionary leader to expand the organization's growth, visibility, and impact through research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships

Job Summary

  • The Hughes Center seeks a visionary leader to expand the organization's growth, visibility, and impact through research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships.
  • The Director will serve as the primary contact for the Board, external stakeholders, and University leadership while maintaining existing relationships and seeking new opportunities.
  • The position offers a flexible appointment starting at 0.5 FTE with the possibility of increasing to full-time if appropriate funding is secured.

Matching Summary

The Hughes Center seeks a visionary leader to expand the organization's growth, visibility, and impact through research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships.

Salary

Base: $50,299.72 - $244,706.17; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in agriculture or related field
  • Five years of organizational leadership experience
  • Experience with university systems or non-profits
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Nice-to-have

  • Track record of raising competitive funding
  • Familiarity with Maryland's agricultural communities
  • Experience building diverse board relations
  • Knowledge of state and federal policy making
  • Ability to recruit and foster staff members

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Minimum 5 years leadership experience
  • Eligible to work in United States
  • No visa sponsorship provided
  • Scholarly accomplishments for faculty rank

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US

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