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General Coordinator, Agriculture & Life Sciences

Classification Information

Agriculture & Life Sciences
Agriculture and Life Sciences manages programs, facilities, and sites devoted to improving soil, crop, plant, animal, and environmental resources. Operations include farms, arboretums, greenhouses, branch facilities, forests, gardens, and related areas. Supports education, research, and community programs.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Coordinator for Agriculture and Life Sciences plays a key role in supporting programs, facilities, and initiatives aimed at advancing soil, crop, plant, animal, and environmental resources. This position coordinates activities across diverse operational areas such as farms, arboretums, greenhouses, forests, and gardens to ensure efficient program delivery. The coordinator supports educational, research, and community engagement initiatives, contributing to the university's mission of fostering innovation and sustainability in agriculture and life sciences. As an intermediate-level individual contributor, the General Coordinator collaborates with team members to manage specific projects, oversee processes, and ensure alignment with established goals. While working under guidance, this role requires knowledge of agricultural and life sciences operations and the ability to execute tasks that support broader institutional objectives. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple sites and programs.