Associate Director - Agricultural Research/Extension Center

Job Description

Overview

This position is located in Crossville,
Alabama.

This position is located in Crossville, Alabama. The Sand Mountain
Research and Extension Center of Auburn University is seeking
candidates for the position of Associate Director. The individual
selected for this position will provide leadership to the center in
collaboration with the Regional Director, Director of Experiment
Station Research Operations, administration, Department Heads, and
Dean for the College of Agriculture and the Director and Associate
Directors of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.

The Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center is located in
Dekalb county atop the Sand Mountain region of Alabama. This region
is rich in agricultural history with a wide variety of agricultural
enterprises. Row crop research projects frequently target corn,
soybeans, small grains, and forages. Cattle research includes
animal health, forage grazing trials, and heifer development.
Horticultural research is varied and poised to increase. To learn
more about the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center, please
visit: North Region / Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Responsibilities include overseeing the day to day operations and
implementation of operational and research projects at the center
to support all AAES programs related to row crop and cattle
production for research, teaching, and/or extension programs.

Responsibilities

• Planning, overseeing, and implementing all aspects of a

research unit to include design, system installation, operation,
and data collection for row crop and cattle research, teaching, and
extension projects.

• Interacting with a variety of individuals and groups for tours,

seminars, and presentations.

• Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of

research.

• Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research

projects.

• Supervising machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Supervising and/or monitoring clean up and sanitation of

research facility and equipment.

• May assist in the development and monitoring of the department

budget.

• Ensuring compliance with pesticide application, procedure, and

standards, as well as other regulations specific to execution of
job responsibilities;

• Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major

responsibility and includes directing and coordinating work
schedules, training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay,
promotion or other employment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business, Management,

Business, or related field and 5 years of experience in
agricultural operations and/or agricultural research with
progressively increasing levels of responsibility and
accountability.

Desired qualifications:

• Master’s degree in agricultural sciences.
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License (D&R Preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with row crop, cattle, and

horticulture

• Experience with maintenance and operation of equipment
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience with precision agriculture

technology

• Advanced computer skills
• Relevant work experience in row crop research
• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training/Certification
• Artificial Insemination (AI) Training/Certification

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

10/15/2026