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SUNY Morrisville Instructional Support Assistant - Animal & Plant Sciences & Agricultural Business/Horticulture in Morrisville, New York
Instructional Support Assistant - Animal & Plant Sciences & Agricultural Business/Horticulture
Category:Administrative and Professional Staff
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Department:School of ABT
Locations:Morrisville, NY
Posted:Feb 9, 2024
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:172561
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About SUNY Morrisville:
SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.
The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).
The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.
Job Description:
Campus Title:Instructional Support Assistant
Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant
Unit:08-UUP
Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-1; $43,500 - $45,000
Duration:Full-time, Calendar year (12-month schedule)
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville is seeking an Instructional Support Assistant to join our School of Agriculture, Business and Technology. This person will support our Animal & Plant Sciences & Agricultural Business/Horticulture division.
The Instructional Support Assistant will aide our team in achieving our departmental vision, mission, and goals by providing various forms of support for our Faculty, Staff, and Students. Our operations include an organic farm, a specialty crops research and demonstration plot, spring bedding plant and flower crop and sales, hydroponics, greenhouses, landscape nursery, and the 4 Seasons Farm facilities: CEA grow pod, food storage, and kitchen. Learn more about our campushere (https://www.morrisville.edu/explore/programs/agriculture) !
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting with Greenhouse, Nursery, Farm, and CEA Facilities Management:
Specialty crop and cannabis production including, but not limited to: CEA, hydroponics, organic field production, marketing and sales, training and supervision of students and employees, food safety, irrigation, production schedules, harvesting and processing, post-harvest storage, transplant and liner production, research, IPM, organic regulations.
Greenhouse irrigation systems maintenance
Pest control
Plant watering
Nursery stock development & maintenance
Nursery irrigation system development & maintenance
Assisting with Landscape Installation and Management:
Landscape design, installation, and maintenance
Annual and perennial campus plantings
Container-nursery production
Pruning practices
Hardscape construction
Equipment operations & maintenance
Safety procedures
Assisting with Lab Instruction:
Assist and support the faculty with the planning and implementation of lab sections.
Supervise and direct students in lab activities and projects.
Provide students with hands-on experience.
Connect students to the horticulture, specialty crops, and landscape industries.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Horticulture, or closely related field.
Demonstrated competencies developed from industry experience in areas such as greenhouse, nursery, landscape, and/or specialty crop production.
Candidates must possess NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Certification or be willing to become certified within a year.
Valid NYS Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or closely related area.
Supervisory landscape / horticultural industry experience.
Relevant industry experience and contacts
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web sitehttps://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email atinfo@goer.ny.gov
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure:Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.morrisville.edu/careers
Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).