TAPS Program Manager

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a TAPS Program Manager. The role involves leading the daily operations of the Testing Ag Performance Solution program by managing multi-location research activities, stakeholder engagement, budget coordination, and communications among faculty, staff, industry partners, and collaborators to support technology-driven decisions in crop production systems.

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Lead operational and coordination aspects of the TAPS program focusing on agricultural research and extension.
Manage complex research operations across multiple locations, stakeholder engagement, and seasonal timelines.
Coordinate budget planning, expenditure tracking, and resource allocation with program leadership.
Serve as liaison among faculty, staff, producers, industry partners, sponsors, and collaborators.
Require technical knowledge of agricultural production systems and strong project management skills.
Must hold a Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agribusiness, ag communications, or a related field plus four years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience with agricultural producers, field research, data management, grants, event coordination, and supervision.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet university driver eligibility are required.
Position offers a minimum salary of $56,000 per year.
Full-time role with comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance options, scholarship programs, and retirement plans with university match.

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Working Title	TAPS Program Manager
Department	Agronomy & Horticulture-0827
Requisition Number	S_260371
Posting Open Date	05/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	06/08/2026
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Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Testing Ag Performance Solution (TAPS) program is a statewide and multistate agricultural research and extension initiative focused on technology-enabled, data-driven decision making in crop production systems. This position leads day-to-day program operations with a strong emphasis on organization, project management, and coordinated communications across a large internal team and a broad external stakeholder network (farmers/participants, industry partners, agencies, and collaborators). As the TAPS Program Manager, you will: Serve as the operational and coordination lead for the TAPS program. Independently manage complex, multi-location program activities involving research operations, stakeholder engagement, seasonal execution timelines, and coordination of participant management decisions. Coordinate budget planning, expenditure tracking, and sponsor resource allocation in partnership with program leadership. Serve as a central liaison among faculty, staff, producers, industry partners, sponsors, and collaborating institutions while leading program systems related to planning, communications, reporting, data coordination, and continuous improvement. This position requires technical understanding of agricultural production systems, strong project management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic seasonal environment. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Research Manager Plant Science. About Us Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match A workplace culture that values your time outside of work Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See *https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination*
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agribusiness, ag communications, or related field plus four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, agricultural operations, research support, Extension, stakeholder engagement, or related work. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications	The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: Five (5) + years of experience working with agricultural producers or ag industry professionals. Experience with ag field research, field operations, and agricultural data management. Experience with grants, sponsorships, or external partnerships. Experience coordinating events, outreach, or Extension programming. Experience supervising students or temporary staff. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	Yes
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$56,000/year minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Svetlana Chistopolskaya, schistopolskaya2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	Yes
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