NASDA Enumerator Manager

About the role

The Manager of Enumerator Team leads human resources functions and survey management for a team of part-time coaches and enumerators in an assigned region. NASDA and NASS are transforming the enumerator environment to ensure efficiency in data collection, supporting enumerators and streamlining human resource functions. The role plays a crucial role in serving agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.

Responsibilities

• Manage Human Resources (50%): Manage bi-weekly payrolls, ensure accuracy and timeliness; ensure enumerator and coach success through training, feedback, and, when needed, termination; recruit and onboard enumerators; manage employee files so they are current and contain required information; manage evaluation, promotion, and award programs; facilitate reporting on injuries and insurance claims as needed.
• Survey Coordination (30%): Allocate survey work to enumerators in a region focusing on the most efficient use of resources; actively manage survey progress with coaches and enumerators; manage use of survey costs including overtime, overall hours and mileage; coordinate both field and classroom enumerator training.
• General Duties (20%): Provide feedback to the Associate Director for increased efficiency with systems used in data collection and human resources; work with members of the regional leadership team including Trainers and Coaches to support a positive enumerator experience; perform other duties covered by NASDA-NASS Cooperative Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in field or phone data collection, human resources, agriculture or relevant areas required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects including budgeting, staffing, training and communications.
• Proficient technology experience working with applications including but not limited to online survey tools, HRIS (iHire, iSolved or similar), Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and online meeting systems such as Zoom.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems.
• Superior leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment.
• Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required.
• Able to pass a federal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk unassisted for up to 100 yards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on occasion.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Career development
• Flexibility
• Ability to work remotely

Pay and Schedule

• SALARY RANGE: Hourly rate from $23.50 - $32.00 based on relevant experience and skill level.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time, non-exempt position working approximately 20-30 hours per week. Position is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Kansas or within 20 miles of the Kansas border.