"Farm/Ranch Management Education Program Director"

Farm/Ranch Management Education Program Director

Company: Bismarck State College

Job Location:

Category: Farming and Agriculture

Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 2958001

Location: Bismarck

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Information

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean of Current and Emerging Technologies.

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $65,537-$81,921 based on education and directly related experience.

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

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Position Description & Details

Are you passionate about helping North Dakota's farm and ranch families build stronger, more sustainable operations for the future? Bismarck State College is seeking a Farm/Ranch Management Education Program Director to serve as a trusted partner and educator for producers working to strengthen their businesses and their legacies.

In this role, you'll work closely with enrollees who are actively engaged in farming and ranching, guiding them through practical, hands-on instruction and meaningful business planning. From balancing the books to building a vision for growth, you'll help participants gain the knowledge and tools they need to succeed today and for generations to come.

What You'll Do

• Assist enrollees with establishing and maintaining detailed financial and production records.
• Conduct business analyses and prepare cash flow projections tailored to each operation.
• Recruit, enroll, and support participants throughout the program.
• Provide individualized instruction in areas such as:
  • Accounting Techniques
  • Financial Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Planning
  • Enterprise Evaluation
  • Goal Setting
• Deliver instruction primarily through one-on-one sessions, fostering strong relationships with producers.
• Travel across central and western North Dakota to connect directly with participants on their home ground.

This position offers the unique opportunity to combine professional expertise with service to North Dakota's agricultural community. You'll make a direct impact by helping farmers and ranchers strengthen their operations, achieve their goals, and ensure long-term success.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agriculture education, business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. An associate's degree with appropriate work experience may also be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to be trained in using FINPACK software.
• Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email & electronic calendar - Outlook).
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Will be required to obtain North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education certification (up to six years to obtain and tuition assistance is available).
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching farm management.
• Experience in agriculture finance such as agricultural loan officer.
• Three or more years of agriculture/agribusiness experience.
• Proficiency with FINPACK, Excel and one or more farm accounting software programs.
• Applicable master's degree.
• Documented successful teaching experience.

Applicant Materials Required

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.