Pvamu
Director, Farm Services
Prairie View, TX · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Computer VisionForecastingBudgetingOperations ManagementProcurementInventory ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAgronomyPrecision AgricultureRemote Sensing
About the role
- Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.
- In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate daily operations involving crops, livestock, greenhouses, pasture systems, natural resources, and support facilities.
- Develop and implement short- and long-range operational plans aligned with CAFNR strategic priorities and institutional goals.
- Lead efforts to modernize farm operations through technology integration, precision agriculture tools, and data-driven management systems.
- Support development of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural systems.
- Research, Teaching, and Extension Support
- Coordinate farm resources, personnel, equipment, and land to support faculty-led research projects, demonstrations, field trials, and extension programming.
- Coordinate farm scheduling and use to support teaching laboratories, student projects, and extension events.
- Ensure farm operations effectively support interdisciplinary research and extension initiatives.
- Recruit, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate farm personnel, technicians, seasonal employees, student workers, interns, and support staff.
- Coordinate staff communication and support cross-functional collaboration among operational units.
Requirements
- Some travel may be required.
- Required Attachments:
- Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application.
- Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.
- The required documents listed in t
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in farm management, agricultural operations, research farm administration, ranch operations, or a related agricultural setting.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resources, Agricultural Systems Management, or a related field.
- Experience supervising personnel and managing agricultural operations involving crops, livestock, facilities, equipment, and land resources.
- Experience supporting research, teaching, extension, demonstration, or outreach activities.
- Experience with budgeting, procurement, operational planning, and resource management.
- Experience in a land grant university, research farm, or extension environment.
- Experience managing integrated crop and livestock systems.
- Licensed pesticide applicator or ability to obtain certification in 3-6 months after hire date.
- Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, sustainability, and farm productivity.
Skills
- Knowledge of farm equipment operation, maintenance, and agricultural safety procedures.
- Knowledge of environmental stewardship, land management, pesticide regulations, and compliance standards.
- Knowledge of operational planning, budgeting, inventory management, and workforce coordination.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, extension specialists, and extension agents to implement research protocols and educational activities.
- Support experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Maintain records and reporting systems related to research and educational activities.
- The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Visa & Work Authorization
- A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
- Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
- In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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