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Posting Details

Job Title
Director, Alumni Engagement & Cultivation
Posting Number
S01143P
Type of Appointment
FTF; Full-Time Fixed
Posting Category
Office/Paraprofessional
Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade
600
Salary Range for Job Posting
$45,133.00
Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
08/15/2022
Open Date
07/12/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position details

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University Advancement at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Director, Alumni Engagement & Cultivation. The anticipated start date is 08/15/22.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES
:
The Director, Alumni Engagement & Cultivation leads alumni engagement initiatives built to foster deeper connections among alumni for the purpose of building a culture of philanthropy and increasing volunteer support to further the mission of Morehead State University.
Serves as the Executive Vice President of the MSU Alumni Association Board of Directors to ensure the board is engaged in the most effective ways to support the institution. This includes managing all board of directors-related activities, executive committee meetings, committee work, and quarterly board meetings. Maintain ongoing communication with members of the board to ensure meaningful involvement.
Works with colleges, academic departments, and athletics to aid and assist them in reaching their alumni engagement and fundraising goals and seek out where synergies exist with alumni programming.
Serves as the liaison between Alumni and Development and Enrollment to coordinate impactful ways to utilize alumni as volunteer recruiters and connect potential students with alumni
Actively manages a portfolio of 75-100 major donor prospects through face-to-face discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship meetings; ensure that each prospect has a clear strategy and timeline for donor pipeline development, using Raisers Edge, for all meaningful interactions.
REQUIREMENTS
: Bachelor’s Degree and related experience. Experience in higher education and relationship building. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS
:
Master’s Degree. Computer proficiency in word processing and desktop publishing.
SPONSORSHIP
: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at
(606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Sherry Surmont, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Relationships
The Director, Alumni Engagement & Cultivation reports directly to the Executive Director, Alumni Relations & Development. Reporting to this position is the Alumni and Donor Engagement Officer and the Alumni Relations and Events Officer.
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Evening and weekend work schedule during special events. Daytime work hours at other times. Travels as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position.

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About The Role:

As the Supervisor, Assistant Grower, you are a key, frontline leader, responsible for managing a group of individuals and ensuring successful growth of our crop.

• Supervise daily activities for a team of Group Leads and Crop Care Specialists to ensure greenhouse productivity, quality and food and health safety standards are met and exceeded while promoting a positive work atmosphere and building team spirit.


• Mentor and monitor Group Leads, providing direct coaching and training as needed while delegating workflow and daily activities.


• Maintain a frequent and open dialogue with the Head Grower, Labor Manager, and HR regarding coaching, disciplining and corrective action plans.


• Assist the Head Grower in executing the crop management plan including but not limited to ensuring daily completion of Pre-Op and Post-Op activities, maintaining up-to-date records and reports; interpreting measured data from crop and climate registrations; performing water and diseases tests as needed; assisting in fertilization, irrigation and climate control needs; working with the IPM team to manage pest and disease control, facilitating trials of new products; and supervising and executing annual activities including the planting of new crops, cleanout and crop-turn.


• Partner with Food and Environmental safety leaders to ensure hygiene, cleanliness, pest, disease, and equipment protocols are adhered to by all team members.

What We Are Looking For:

• 2-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.


• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading individuals working on production lines.


• MS Office suite proficiency and a general understanding or ability to be trained on the Priva labor system.


• Training in Food Safety and Sanitation


• Excellent leadership, interpersonal & communication skills, and attention to details


• Ability to work with/manage 30+ team members


• Available to work weekend rotational duties, holidays and respond to after hour needs.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, twist, bend, sit, enter data into a computer, and / or frequently lift objects up to 55 pounds (may require sustained repetitive motion

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. AppHarvest reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

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Location: Morehead, Kentucky
About AppHarvest:
We are building large-scale high-tech greenhouses in Appalachia with a goal to make the region the AgTech capital of America. Our cutting-edge sustainable technology includes a hybrid lighting system with $15 million in Philips GreenPower LEDs, as well as a water system using only rainwater that is collected in a 10-acre on-site retention pond.
By doing it all from Appalachia, we are helping to build a resilient economy in an area ravaged by the collapse of the coal industry. By farming here, we're creating hundreds of jobs for the hard-working men and women in a region that long powered America.
Our mission has garnered attention the world over with coverage from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, 60 Minutes, Forbes and CNBC. Within just 15 months, we raised more than $100 million for our first greenhouse, which will span 60 acres and open in 2020 in Morehead, Ky. Investors include Rise of the Rest, which is managed by AOL Co-Founder Steve Case and best-selling author J.D. Vance; ValueAct Capital's ValueAct Spring Fund, led by activist investor Jeff Ubben; and Equilibrium, which created the first fund for controlled-environment agriculture.

About Role:
As the Assistant Grower, you will be assisting with the management of growing operations for AppHarvest’s 60 acre hydroponic greenhouse facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Assists with growing produce commodities.
• Works with the Labor Manager to plan and execute crop work.
• Ensures crop work is completed on time and within quality requirements.
• Works with IPM Manager to manage pest and disease control.
• Assists in fertilization, irrigation, and climate control needs.
• Interprets measured data from crop and climate registration.
• Validates scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability.
• Assists with the timely implementation of management’s plant health plan directives.
• Performs soil, water, and disease tests as needed.
• Facilitates trials of new products prior to use within the facility.
• Ensures on-time placement of product orders for scouting needs.
• Maintains up to date records and reports.
• Provides support for and adheres to food and health safety standards.

Key Competencies:

• Passion
• Flexibility
• Leadership
• Verbal & Written Communication Proficiency
• Integrity
• Self-motivated
• Collaborative Skills
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Self-starter

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Horticulture, or Agriculture or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years experience in horticulture.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of horticultural pests, diseases, and safety standards identification.
• Experience in greenhouse growing facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of PRIVA and experience with technical greenhouse systems is a plus.

Our Core Values:

• Grit and Tenacity. You embrace challenges with courage and resolve. Your strength of character and work ethic define you.
• Passion and Dedication to Sustainability. You constantly strive for excellence as you drive positive environmental change in the agriculture industry and seek to improve lives in the community.
• Proactive and Entrepreneurial. You embody a “we can figure it out” mentality and challenge any notion that “this can’t be done.” You’re not afraid to tackle big problems through rapid experimentation to create long-term impact.
• Radical Transparency and Trust. You operate openly and honestly, taking full responsibility for your actions.
• Collaborative and Inspiring Leadership. You seek opportunities to strengthen team culture and work more effectively. You constantly challenge and inspire your fellow team members.

Position Type:

Full Time

Travel:

Occasional local day travel may be necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.

AppHarvest Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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About AppHarvest:
We are building large-scale high-tech greenhouses in Appalachia with a goal to make the region the AgTech capital of America. Our cutting-edge sustainable technology includes a hybrid lighting system with $15 million in Philips GreenPower LEDs, as well as a water system using only rainwater that is collected in a 10-acre on-site retention pond.
By doing it all from Appalachia, we are helping to build a resilient economy in an area ravaged by the collapse of the coal industry. By farming here, we're creating hundreds of jobs for the hard-working men and women in a region that long powered America.
Our mission has garnered attention the world over with coverage from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, 60 Minutes, Forbes and CNBC. Within just 15 months, we raised more than $100 million for our first greenhouse, which will span 60 acres and open in 2020 in Morehead, Ky. Investors include Rise of the Rest, which is managed by AOL Co-Founder Steve Case and best-selling author J.D. Vance; ValueAct Capital's ValueAct Spring Fund, led by activist investor Jeff Ubben; and Equilibrium, which created the first fund for controlled-environment agriculture.
About the Role:
As a Grower, you will assist with the management of growing operations for AppHarvest’s 60-acre hydroponic controlled-environment agriculture facility.
What You’ll Do:

• Assist in all aspects of the production process, including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, and labor planning and scheduling.
• Assist in managing greenhouse climate control systems.
• Assist in crop inspections, removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of growing techniques and technologies.
• Monitor the working environment to ensure compliance with company and statutory hygiene, health and safety standards, as well as policies and procedures.
• Report food safety and quality problems to authorized personnel.
• Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policies are followed.
• Climate management including daily and weekly plans/actions.
• Determine and monitor climate control system settings using Priva software for heating, venting, watering, and lighting.
• Oversee crop nutrition, including weekly and longer-term nutrition strategies for all stages of the crop cycle.
• Direct pest and disease management, including recommending and implementing weekly and long-term control strategies, incorporating integrated pest management (IPM).
• Manage water resources, including daily and weekly plans/actions, as well as operational troubleshooting of water systems and equipment.
• Monitor labor management and performance in conjunction with Growers and Supervisors.
• Lead and participate in projects to improve quality, safety, performance, and yield.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and hygiene key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as policies and procedures.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field or between two and five years of controlled-environment agriculture industry work experience.
• Experience with fertilizers, chemicals, and water, including calculation of amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume for application.
• Knowledge of major plant groups and their culture and growth traits.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), health and safety, food safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and the PrimusGFS program.
• Identification of plant diseases and the existence of insects.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to train team members and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Priva software preferred.

Our Core Values:

• Grit and Tenacity. You embrace challenges with courage and resolve. Your strength of character and work ethic define you.
• Passion and Dedication to Sustainability. You constantly strive for excellence as you drive positive environmental change in the agriculture industry and seek to improve lives in the community.
• Proactive and Entrepreneurial. You embody a “we can figure it out” mentality and challenge any notion that “this can’t be done.” You’re not afraid to tackle big problems through rapid experimentation to create long-term impact.
• Radical Transparency and Trust. You operate openly and honestly, taking full responsibility for your actions.
• Collaborative and Inspiring Leadership. You seek opportunities to strengthen team culture and work more effectively. You constantly challenge and inspire your fellow team members.

Working Conditions:

• Hours are determined by the needs of a controlled-environment agriculture system.
• Conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures (50 degrees Fahrenheit to 99 degrees Fahrenheit) and background noise approaching 70 decibels.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills and operate equipment.
• Visual and audio sensory are needed regularly.
• Exerting force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly as part of lifting and moving product and equipment.
• Bending, stretching, twisting, crouching, grasping, reaching, and lifting above shoulders.
• Standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time may be required.

Position Type:
Full-time
Travel:
Occasional local day travel may be necessary.
Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• People-oriented culture

AppHarvest Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.

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