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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.\nIn 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 visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\n______________________________________________________________________________________\nThe Farm Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative management for the Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch operations in support of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ (CAFNR) land grant mission of research, teaching, extension, outreach, and public service. The position is responsible for ensuring that the farm operates as a modern, efficient, safe, productive, and mission-aligned agricultural enterprise that supports faculty research, student experiential learning, extension programming, demonstrations, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable agricultural development.\nThe Farm Director oversees integrated farm systems including crop production, livestock operations, greenhouse systems, natural resource management, equipment and infrastructure management, personnel supervision and performance evaluation, and operational planning. The position works collaboratively with faculty, research scientists, extension specialists, extension agents, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders to advance CAFNR priorities, the NIFA Plan of Work, and PVAMU’s strategic initiatives.\nThe Farm Director serves as the lead operational administrator for farm activities and is expected to provide forward-thinking leadership, operational discipline, accountability, and innovation to support the continued growth and modernization of the university’s farm and ranch enterprise.\nThis position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities:\nFarm Operations Management and Strategic Leadership\nProvide overall leadership and operational oversight for all farm and ranch activities.\nDirect and coordinate daily operations involving crops, livestock, greenhouses, pasture systems, natural resources, and support facilities.\nDevelop and implement short- and long-range operational plans aligned with CAFNR strategic priorities and institutional goals.\nEstablish seasonal work plans, operational calendars, production schedules, labor plans, and resource allocation strategies.\nEnsure operational efficiency, productivity, accountability, and continuous improvement across all farm systems.\nCoordinate land use planning, irrigation management, forage utilization, and infrastructure utilization.\nLead efforts to modernize farm operations through technology integration, precision agriculture tools, and data-driven management systems.\nSupport development of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural systems.\nResearch, Teaching, and Extension Support\nCoordinate farm resources, personnel, equipment, and land to support faculty-led research projects, demonstrations, field trials, and extension programming.\nCollaborate with faculty, researchers, extension specialists, and extension agents to implement research protocols and educational activities.\nSupport experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.\nAssist with field days, workshops, demonstrations, tours, and stakeholder engagement activities.\nCoordinate farm scheduling and use to support teaching laboratories, student projects, and extension events.\nEnsure farm operations effectively support interdisciplinary research and extension initiatives.\nMaintain records and reporting systems related to research and educational activities.\nPersonnel Leadership and Workforce Management\nRecruit, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate farm personnel, technicians, seasonal employees, student workers, interns, and support staff.\nEstablish work assignments, schedules, operational expectations, and performance standards.\nFoster a collaborative, safe, professional work environment.\nPromote workforce development, employee accountability, and operational excellence.\nCoordinate staff communication and support cross-functional collaboration among operational units.\nSupport employee development through training opportunities related to safety, technology, equipment, compliance, and operational procedures.\nEquipment, Facilities, and Infrastructure Management\nOversee maintenance, repair, replacement planning, and safe operation of farm equipment, machinery, vehicles, irrigation systems, barns, fencing, storage facilities, greenhouses, feed systems, and related infrastructure.\nCoordinate preventative maintenance programs and equipment utilization schedules.\nMonitor operational readiness of facilities and farm assets.\nOversee facility improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades.\nMaintain accurate records related to maintenance activities, inventories, and equipment usage.\nEnsure safe operation and compliance with university policies and agricultural safety standards.\nFinancial Management, Procurement, and Resource Stewardship\nAssist with preparation and management of farm operating budgets.\nMonitor expenditures, cost recovery activities, purchasing, inventory control, and operational resource utilization.\nOversee procurement of equipment, supplies, livestock inputs, chemicals, feed, seed, fertilizer, and related operational materials.\nSupport strategic allocation of resources to maximize operational effectiveness.\nMaintain accurate operational and financial records.\nAssist leadership with budget projections, operational forecasting, and financial planning.\nCompliance, Environmental Stewardship, and Safety\nEnsure compliance with university, state, federal, USDA, and environmental regulations.\nOversee implementation of agricultural safety protocols, pesticide regulations, biosecurity procedures, animal welfare standards, and environmental stewardship practices.\nPromote sustainable land management, soil conservation, water management, and resource protection.\nCoordinate inspections, audits, certifications, and required documentation.\nMaintain operational records associated with compliance and safety programs.\nSupport emergency response planning and risk management activities.\nOutreach, Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement\nRepresent CAFNR and the university farm professionally with producers, agencies, industry partners, community organizations, donors, and external stakeholders.\nSupport outreach programming, demonstrations, tours, agricultural field days, workshops, and public engagement events.\nFoster partnerships that support research, workforce development, extension programming, and farm sustainability.\nAssist with development of collaborative initiatives aligned with land-grant priorities.\nPromote visibility and impact of university farm operations within the agricultural community.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, or a closely related field.\nMinimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in farm management, agricultural operations, research farm administration, ranch operations, or a related agricultural setting.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nKnowledge of crop production systems, livestock operations, natural resources, pasture management, irrigation systems, and sustainable agricultural practices.\nKnowledge of farm equipment operation, maintenance, and agricultural safety procedures.\nKnowledge of environmental stewardship, land management, pesticide regulations, and compliance standards.\nKnowledge of operational planning, budgeting, inventory management, and workforce coordination.\nStrong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic agricultural environment.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with faculty, researchers, extension personnel, students, and stakeholders.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resources, Agricultural Systems Management, or a related field.\nExperience supervising personnel and managing agricultural operations involving crops, livestock, facilities, equipment, and land resources.\nExperience supporting research, teaching, extension, 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