What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant- Turfgrass Management- Plant Science #621162625 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
JOB POSITION: Student Assistant, Part-Time – Turfgrass Management
DEPARTMENT: Plant Science/College of Agriculture
DATE Available: Immediately
Cal Poly Pomona, one of 23 University’s in the California State University system, is one of only a handful of polytechnic universities nationwide, and serves about 20,000 students annually. Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a traditional liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. This long-standing polytechnic approach, which is paired with our learn-by-doing philosophy, makes us unique among traditional universities and has earned us the reputation of developing individuals who are among the most sought-after in today's marketplace.
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently searching for two Student Assistants to work in the Plant Science/College of Agriculture, under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena, Assistant Professor-Plant Science.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The student assistant will Coordinate with supervisor and other team members and maintain turfgrass plots and fields. Specifically, the student assistant will work in all aspects of the turfgrass program including but not limited to: research project, mowing the turfgrass plots, irrigation and fertilizer application; participate and compete in national Turfbowl competition; active participation and assistance in as Annual Advisory meeting, pumpkin festival, turf club activities, and CTILT tours and class visits are parts of the job; research projects and data collection.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a CPP student and enrolled in at least 6 units in College of Agriculture, Have interest and/or experience in field work related to turfgrass management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess excellent communication, self-starter, and leadership skills and have the ability work in a team setting and to positively interact with other students, faculty and staff.
- Must be willing and able to lift weight (5-20lb) and walk for long hours.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
