Assistant Director, ISU Horticulture Center

Job no: 518514 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Assistant Director, ISU Horticulture Center Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Agriculture Job Summary The ISU Horticulture Center is an outdoor laboratory for students of all ages.
The Center has grown to 23 acres consisting of a wide range of gardens, natural spaces, and research plots.
During the year it is estimated the Center averages over 4,000 visitors that include diverse classes from all over campus, school groups, garden groups, and the public.
This position works with the Director of the Horticulture Center in overseeing the Horticulture Center’s grounds and working with ISU faculty, staff, and students as well as the public.
The Center depends greatly on the participation of the greater Normal-Bloomington community which are its supporters, donors, and volunteers.
This position coordinates volunteers and student workers at the Center.
The position works with faculty to coordinate classroom and research activities.
Further, this position coordinates activities with companies that have partnered with the Center.
The individual meets with the Department Chairperson and the Center Director to discuss budgetary and financial issues and fundraising efforts.
This position will act as the Center Director in the absence of the Director.
Additional Information The Horticulture Center is one of the facilities within the Department of Agriculture in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
University Benefit Highlights: •Health, dental, vision, and life insurance •Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
•Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks •Paid vacation and sick time •Retirement and supplemental retirement •For more University Benefit information: https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/ •Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/insurance/ Salary Rate / Pay Rate $24.
53 – $25.
64 per hour Required Qualifications 1.
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or closely related fields 2.
One (1) year (12 months) of full time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a supervisory capacity in landscape construction or maintenance.
3.
Valid driver’s license (please see note) NOTE: Must obtain a Class C – Non CDL driver’s license within the first five (5) months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
Experience and training with equipment including mowers, small tractors, and other garden equipment.
2.
Experience in growing various types of plants and maintaining them.
3.
Pesticide Applicator’s License Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.
m.
- 4:30 p.
m.
Some evenings and weekends Weather dependent Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2.
Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Proposed Starting Date May 2024 Required Applicant Documents Resume Cover Letter Reference List Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Optional Applicant Documents Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions.
Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held.
Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history.
This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration.
Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.
438.
0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions.
No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam.
If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.
After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card.
Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Contact Information for Applicants Colette Homan Human Resources 309-438-8848 cshoman@ilstu.
edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 04/03/2024 08:00 PM CST Application Closes: 04/14/2024 11:55 PM CST