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Program Manager in Environmental Science (Covey)

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Skidmore College
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Covey Lab at Skidmore College is looking for Program Manager who is passionate about environmental science, land management, supporting undergraduate research scholars, and facilitating core aspects of The Soil Inventory Project’s mission to build an accessible national-scale soil carbon inventory to support managers and markets. The Covey Lab is home to The Soil Inventory Project (TSIP), a national non-profit conducting soil sampling in agricultural systems throughout the country. The Program Manager serves as a point of contact for partnering farm managers and landowners and is responsible for overseeing the success of TSIP’s projects from initial enrollment through data analysis. These duties will include communicating with producer partners, overseeing student research teams in the field, advising students during independent studies, and ensuring successful operations of TSIP’s soil sampling program.

Education: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience: 

  • experience in soil science or environmental research
  • Experience working in an academic or research setting
Technical Skills: 

  • Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) 
  • Strong technical writing ability
  • Familiarity with soil testing equipment and procedures
  • Computer literacy (MS Office suite, database management)
Management Skills: 

  • Project management and coordination of research activities
  • Team leadership and student supervision
Communication Skills: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and external partners
  • Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships in academic and research contexts
Organizational Skills: 

  • Strong attention to detail in sample management and data recording
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a research environment
Additional Requirements: 

  • Familiarity with academic research processes 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Physical ability to conduct fieldwork and handle soil samples

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with soil carbon analysis and climate change research
  • Familiarity with Skidmore College's academic programs and research initiatives
  • Experience in mentoring undergraduate research assistants
  • Grant writing and budget management experience

Required documents needed to apply:

  • On-line application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of Three References

Annual Salary: $60,406.00

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Organization

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates—approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.

A great education is all about putting academic theory and creative expression into practice. That’s what our founder, Lucy Skidmore Scribner, believed. Skidmore’s not an ivory tower. Never has been. Never will be. It’s a place where faculty and students work together, then figure out how to use what they’ve learned to make a difference in the world. This practical focus often leads to cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, where students carry multiple majors, student-faculty research is common, and internships and community service are standard. It also leads to interesting and unusual combinations of activities, frequently woven into an intellectual passion.

If this kind of experience resonates with you, why not take a closer look at Skidmore?

Skidmore College is located in the historic resort community of Saratoga Springs, New York.  Set in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Saratoga is located about 30 minutes north of Albany, the state capital. 

Saratoga is a small, cosmopolitan city of 30,000, noted for its Victorian heritage, famed spas, and thoroughbred horse racing.  The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a site of top rock, jazz, and pop performances as well as the summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  Saratoga is a three-and-one-half-hour drive, train ride, or bus trip from New York City, Boston, or Montreal.

 

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