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Agricultural Mediation Director - 192864

Position Number: 4671435
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Agricultural Mediation Director - 192864

Western Carolina University

Department: Acct, Fin, Info Sys, Bus Law

About WCU: Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 "Americas Best Employers by State" list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Forbes has also ranked Western Carolina University in the Top 100 of Americas Best Midsize Employers for 2023. Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. WCUs main campus is nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville. WCU is located just 25 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the nations most spectacular and most visited national parks. The entire region is known for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary: This position is grant funded. Continuation is contingent upon grant renewal. The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with federal programs to facilitate the mediation process with agencies, farm succession planning with clients, and arranging credit counseling opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Uses discretion to assign mediation cases on an individual basis, considering the issues faced by the parties, the composition of the parties, the time frame, and the specific skills of the mediators;
2. Communicates with potential clients, clients and mediators;
3. Maintains records;
4. Assesses mediator performance and compliance with ethical standards (organizational, state, and agency standards); and prepares remedial training for deficient mediators;
5. Identifies new skills needed because of change in USDA programs or services offered,
and provides training on these issues at the annual meeting;
6. Consults with USDA agencies about changes in programs and services provided,
representing NCAMP and FARMVA to the USDA and its agencies;
7. Strategically plans and conducts outreach program and marketing strategies for
agricultural mediation services offered by NCAMP and FARMVA to increase the demand for mediation;
8. Consults with the Executive Director on budget needs, new goals and services
9. Prepares the Annual and Midyear Report for the USDA;
10. Oversees the Advisory Boards and recommends new advisory board members;
11. Represents NCAMP and FARMVA at outreach activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: College degree requiredCertification Requirement: Must be licensed as a Court Mediator or a Family Financial MediatorExperience Requirement: minimum seven-years experience mediating cases

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in field related to conflict resolution or law preferred.

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is grant funded. Continuation is contingent upon grant renewal.To be considered, you must apply online. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to complete the application process.For questions or additional information, please contact Debra Burke at burke@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3720.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/25633