2 Kent State University jobs found

Associate Director, Western Rural Development Center Posting Number: SP005113P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: WRDC (Western Rural Development Center) Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: The Western Rural Development Center ( WRDC ) is one of four rural development centers established by Congress’s Rural Development Act of 1972. It is a collaborative effort between the USDA and the University of Idaho. The core of its funding comes from NIFA . The WRDC works with public universities in the Western region to conduct research-based studies and educational outreach programs. It partners with local communities, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, families, farmers, and ranchers to address various rural development issues. The WRDC’s objective is to enhance the capacity of the region’s land-grant universities and cooperative extension services to help rural communities thrive and become self-sustaining. Position...

Senior Operations Director Posting Number: SP005112P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: The Senior Operations Director is a key partner and operational leader in the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences ( CALS ) who drives planning, operations, organizational change, and project execution in support of UI’s strategic plan pillar: Optimize Operational Excellence. The individual leads initiatives that integrate values and leadership into core operational processes. Through collaboration, innovation, and strategic vision, the role ensures alignment across CALS’s land-grant mission of teaching, research, and extension. This position will also leverage emerging technologies (including AI) and is expected to excel in vision and execution. Position Overview: The Senior Operations Director serves as a key strategic...