Botanical Gardens Manager

Botanical Gardens Manager - 26000837

Description :

Botanical Garden Manager Perimeter College Georgia State University - Decatur Campus For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway to higher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On five campuses and online, students take advantage of our support and small classes to build a solid academic foundation that enables them to reach their goals. Perimeter College-Georgia State University is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education through learner-centered and innovative educational approaches that prepare students for professional careers and lifelong learning. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Perimeter College is seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Botanical Gardens Manager.

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE

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GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunities and mentorship. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Botanical Gardens Manager are the following: Oversee a five-acre botanical garden and greenhouse areas. Evaluate the garden to address maintenance needs. Supervise specific tasks in the garden, such as plant installation and labeling. Act as a liaison with community members, garden collaborations, and plant conservation groups. Supervise part-time employees, which includes timecard management, task distribution, and follow-up to ensure tasks are completed. Work with the Business Office and Federal Work-Study Program Office to recruit, hire, and manage work-study students. Organize and manage student internships to encourage college-to-career connections for students. Work with facilities to submit and track all Facilities Modification Request forms. Identify and secure alternative sources of revenue to fund operations. Involves working with sponsored programs and the marketing and communications offices to secure grant funds and/or advancement to cultivate donors. Purchasing materials, overseeing payments to vendors, and establishing new vendors in Panther Mart. Manage financial budget, including state-issued credit card, maintaining the garden credit card machine for plant sales, the Point-of-Sale System, including inventory for the garden, cost/profit analysis, generating UPCs and labels for all plants, and handling all monies/deposits from the plant sales. Manage social media accounts, act as a liaison within the community for education and outreach, work with conservation groups, and organize and recruit volunteers to work in the garden. Collaborate with Perimeter College publicity office to document/advertise garden events and garden impacts. (Perimeter Post, TV screens, Provost's and Dean's newsletters, etc.). Manage and schedule annual events for Spring/Fall Plant Sales, MLK day of service, Panther Plunge, GSU Cares days of service, recruit and schedule speakers for the garden seminar, poetry in the garden, and Pollinator Census event. Maintain volunteer records and add volunteer opportunities to GSU Paws for a Cause and PIN.

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 a high school diploma or GED and nine years of administrative experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience working in a nursery and retail. Degree (minimum associate's) in horticulture or related field. Experience in greenhouse and nursery management.

College/Business Unit :

Perimeter College Department :

Life & Earth Science Location :

Decatur Campus Shift :

8:30 - 5:15

Salary :

49,669 - 62,000

FLSA Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

06/10/26, 2:48:47

PM Closing Date :

06/25/26, 3:59:00

AM 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 Cover Letter Three professional references #LI-JB1 Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY

Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university,

IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING:

Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility,

TRANSFORMATION:

Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

INTEGRITY

Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources,

EXCELLENCE:

Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC

INNOVATION

Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

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Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. 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 prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.