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Senior 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 3
Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Senior General Coordinator for Agriculture and Life Sciences is responsible for overseeing and enhancing programs, facilities, and resources dedicated to advancing soil, crop, plant, animal, and environmental sciences. This role manages complex operations across farms, arboretums, greenhouses, forests, and gardens, supporting the university's mission in education, research, and community engagement. The coordinator ensures that programs run efficiently, aligns efforts with institutional goals, and supports innovative solutions in agriculture and life sciences. As a senior-level individual contributor, this position requires significant experience and the ability to work independently while providing occasional leadership to project teams. The role involves coordinating multifaceted initiatives, influencing processes, and ensuring high-impact outcomes across various sites and programs. With a blend of technical knowledge and organizational expertise, the Senior General Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering collaboration and achieving excellence in agricultural and environmental resource management.