Botanical Gardens Manager
Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Botanical Gardens Manager
Perimeter College
These are exciting times at the Decatur Campus. We are growing and
we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our
team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their
expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue
excellence.
Perimeter College is seeking (1) a dedicated and experienced
Botanical Gardens Manager
WHAT MAKES the Botanical Gardens A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition
assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with
diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic team leader who
will work with the Botanical Gardens and Life and Earth Sciences on
our Decatur campus, to maintain and grow the plant life and
conservation initiatives.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Botanical Gardens
Manager are the following:
Garden & Greenhouse Area Maintenance
Oversee a five-acre botanical garden and greenhouse area.
Determine maintenance needs of the garden and communicate these
needs to staff.
Supervise 2-3 part-time staff and any student work-study
positions.
Supervise specific tasks in the garden, such as plant installation
and labeling.
Works with facilities to submit and track all Facilities
Modification Request forms.
Work with the foundation office to promote the needs of the garden
and purchase materials with foundation funds to satisfy donor
requests.
Purchase materials for plant sales from multiple vendors.
Oversee vendors' payments made through purchasing cards and GSU
Panthermart purchasing system.
Maintain knowledge of plants needed for plant sales based on
customer interest.
Facilitate the addition of new vendors in PantherMart.
Oversee GSU Botanical Garden Credit Card Machine and GSU
Marketplace account.
Oversee and maintain the NPBG Point of Sale system, including
inventory, cost/profit analysis, UPCs, and generating labels for
all plants.
Handle all monies and make deposits working with the business
office.
Act as a liaison with community members and garden updates.
Work with the GSU publicity office to document and advertise garden
events and garden impact.
Oversee propagation of plants for plant sales and use in other
garden projects and oversee garden staff to ensure plants are
properly propagated and taken care of.
Act as a liaison with plant conservation groups to increase the
impact of the garden's conservation efforts.
Organize and manage student internships to encourage
college-to-career connections for our students.
Organize and recruit community and GSU volunteers to assist with
garden needs.
Recruit speakers & organize garden seminar schedule.
Act as a liaison with community groups and garden
collaborations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits:
The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive
benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental,
vision, and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options.
Key Benefits:
USG Mandatory Retirement:
Teacher Retirement System
TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan.
Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan.
Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring in years of
service, final salary, and a 2% multiplier. Employees are vested
after 10 years of service.
See the for more information.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their
degrees for free.
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Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job
definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or
exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or
responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may
change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job
definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or
exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or
responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may
change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and five years of administrative experience: or
high school diploma or GED and nine years of administrative; or a
combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Native Plant Knowledge
Must be able to pass background and credit checks.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be available to work weekends.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and function with
minimal supervision.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
Experience working with and management of volunteers.
College/Business Unit: Perimeter College Department: Life and Earth
Sciences Location: Decatur Campus Shift: 8:30 A.M. - 5:15 P.M.
Salary : $49,669 - $62,000 Pay Grade: 18 FLSA Status: Exempt Job
Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting: 05/07/24, 12:34:15
PM Closing Date: 05/21/24, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions: Special
Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit
the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume
Finalists must submit at least three professional references
#LI-JB1 Please note, Georgia State University's career board
updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without
prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender,
veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.
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