Program Manager, Agriculture

Job Description
This position provides ongoing leadership in the development of agriculture science 
education courses/initiatives at Polk State College and reports to the Dean of Workforce 
Education. This position guides the effective implementation and evaluation practices of 
new agricultural courses that would lead to a program. It also provides leadership for a 
future FFA (Student leadership organization for students studying Agriculture Education) 
initiative and participates in Ag planning committees as needed.
Essential Functions/Duties:
• Develop and administer an agricultural education initiative working with middle 
schools, high schools, and non-traditional college students to ensure career 
readiness of students for positions in the agriculture, food, and natural resources 
areas
• Design and develop curriculum frameworks in support of new agricultural 
courses/program initiatives.
• Provide oversight of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of the 
agriculture education/science pathway
• Manage the design and implementation of training, in-service, and leadership for 
agricultural education; lead the agricultural education workgroup
• Understand the connections of other federal, state, and local agencies to high 
schools and to career preparation, particularly related to occupations in the 
agricultural education/science pathway.
• Partner with program coordinators, administrators, and instructors on curriculum 
and strategies to support college enrollment, retention, progression, and graduation 
goals
• Lead communication regarding strategies for integrating agriculture with other 
academic areas, including the development of courses, field experience, and state 
assessments.
• Collect, create, and/or organize technical materials (industry standards, curriculum, 
Agriculture Education and FFA participation data, and assessments) as required for 
the development and implementation of a sound agriculture program initiative
• Act as a liaison to post-secondary programs in the agriculture education/science 
pathway, including post-secondary education in community and technical colleges, 
private career schools, apprenticeships, and other occupational preparation 
programs
Consulting Tasks:
• Consults with the Dean, program coordinators, internal and external leaders to 
ensure program progression and growth
• Provide comprehensive CTE curriculum strategies and advise the Dean on best 
program practices, emerging trends, and needs
Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of agricultural science
• Curriculum Development
• Entrepreneurial and start-up mindset
• Knowledge of state and federal agricultural policies, grants, market trends, and 
compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to leverage multidisciplinary (internal/external) contacts to 
support program growth
• Project/program management in an educational setting
Working Conditions:
• Normal office working conditions are expected
• May include occasional evening and weekend work
• May require periodic attendance at program-related workshops or State/national 
conferences
Salary and Benefits Information
• This position is level P15.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision 
coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty 
positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education, a CTE-related field, or other closely 
related accreditation
Preferred Education:
• Master’s degree or Industry Certifications in any agriculture discipline are preferred
Required Experience:
• Three years of experience in designing and developing curriculum, curriculum 
frameworks, and instructional resource materials, along with experience in 
education or training systems, including project management, instructional design, 
assessment, and program evaluation
• Leadership experience in a public garden, regenerative agriculture, conservation, or 
destination/hospitality operations
A combination of education and related professional work experience may be considered 
year for year
Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not 
be considered:
• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
Please apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/polkstate