Unit Manager

🇺🇸 Clayton, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $58K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ April 1st, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Unit Manager to serve as the research program manager for the Horticulture unit. The role involves managing projects, budgets, staff, and facilities, overseeing crop production operations, conducting research, maintaining equipment, and acting as a liaison between project staff and the research station.

Highlights

Lead and monitor daily activities of employees, conduct performance reviews, and ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
Plan, schedule, and supervise horticulture crop production and assist with research treatments and data collection.
Manage maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, and field plots for proper facility operation.
Proficient in using irrigation equipment such as drip and solid set systems.
Must have a bachelor's degree with two years of research experience or equivalent training.
Must obtain a North Carolina Public Pesticide Applicator's license within 9 months of hire and hold a valid driver's license (NC license within 60 days).
Preferred experience includes horticulture production, research supervision, pesticide application knowledge, pest identification, precision agriculture, and familiarity with Word, Excel, and Farm Management software.
Salary range is $55,698 - $58,495, commensurate with experience.
Supports the Central Crops Research Station, which conducts multidisciplinary crop and environmental research and serves as a teaching facility.
Position requires lifting up to 75 lbs., operating farm machinery safely, and accurate compliance with research protocols.