Be Tru to your values! For over 50 years, our associates have worked persistently to provide top-tier lawn care and excellent service to their customers, with each lawn bringing greater opportunity.

At TruGreen, our associates redefine the meaning of customer service with their passion for our customers, our community, and our team members, helping us to become a top leader in the lawn care industry. Consistently exceeding expectations and continually providing high-quality care, our associates are the backbone of our business, which is why we believe in investing in them just as they invest in our customers.

We are committed to supporting our associates by providing competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and the stability that only a company with over four decades of proven success and experience can provide. We hope that you consider joining our team, because a career at TruGreen is a career that you can love.

Be Tru to yourself; live life with TruGreen!

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply. 

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Industry: Consumer Services
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

TruGreen

Savvy Admin PROD

100889

3721 N Land Run Dr, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075

~~T ~~~~ruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.~~

**Job Description**

**Field Operations**

Every TruGreen associate is committed to quality. We all have an important role to play in the success of our company. There is no job too small or too great that doesn’t equally impact our future.

We know there is no business without the people behind our brand that make it – and our services – a reality. You play a critical role in contributing to a high-performing team.

At TruGreen, we are committed to our customers, our teams, our values and the science of lawn care. A career with TruGreen is a career full of new opportunities to learn and take pride in your work.

#BeTruGreen and find yourself with a satisfying and rewarding career.

**What’s In it for YOU!**

- A job that keeps it interesting—no two days are alike, and you get to work outside instead of inside a stuffy office

- Awesome teammates who are dedicated to our values, customers, lawn science, and YOU!

- Competitive wages

-  Average income is $850 - $1,200/week (based on an hourly rate and average bonuses earned for qualifying specialists meeting performance expectations)

- Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

- Financial health resources, including 401k

- Training & Development

- Paid Time Off/Sick Leave

**Your Responsibilities**

You are a TruGreen ambassador, responsible for creating positive relationships between our customers and our products. You help our customers live life outside.

Responsibilities include:

- Administer timely lawn applications

- Diagnose and correct customer problems through service calls and other communications

- Recommend and sell products and service information to new and existing customers, resulting in growth of our customer base

- Complete production reports, new sales forms, customer invoice forms, daily vehicle inspection report, and cancel/skip notices

- Note: All positions require a valid driver’s license, and some may require appropriate state/local licensing

**Included Roles**

- Lawn Specialists (Residential or Commercial)

- Tree & Shrub Specialist

- Aerator

- Laborer

- Warehouse Technician

As America’s number one lawn care company, TruGreen® is dedicated to using our science-based expertise and local experience to create beautiful, healthy properties across the nation. Through our lawn and tree & shrub services, we help improve the health and beauty of outdoor spaces everywhere, so people can Live Life Outside.

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

~~TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.~~

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, please visit EEOC/EEO | TruGreen (trugreenjobs.com).

California Residents: When you express interest in or apply for a job with TruGreen Limited Partnership, we collect personal information about you, potentially including personal identifiers, contact information, protected classifications, pre-hire information, professional or employment-related information, education history, and/or medical information, for the following business purposes: to comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring employers to maintain certain records; to evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment; and to obtain and verify background checks (including criminal and motor vehicle records), pre-employment drug testing, and references.

Massachusetts Residents: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

To view our disclaimer, https://trugreenjobs.com/us/en/disclaimer

Residential Lawn Specialist/Aerator

Living out our land-grant mission through instruction, research and outreach since 1890.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Oklahoma State University

**Department Head, Research and Learning Services**

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Operations, the Oklahoma State University Libraries seeks a dynamic Department Head to lead the Research and Learning Services (RLS) unit, a dedicated team of eight faculty librarians who strengthen their communities through thoughtful engagement with information systems, services that directly impact the campus community, innovative scholarship, and ethical practices.

This tenure-track position will provide strategic direction and agile leadership for research and learning support services, which encompasses innovative information literacy services for ﬁrst-year and transfer students, undergraduates, and graduate students; the subject specialist and liaison program; and a robust initiative for scholarly communications, data management services, and research engagement.

The successful candidate will foster relationships with other library and university departments. This collaborative approach will be instrumental in planning and delivering new initiatives, growing partnerships, and enhancing access to library services in response to the evolving university and higher education landscape. A strong emphasis on the mentorship of faculty librarians is integral to this role.

**Required Qualiﬁcations**

- A master’s degree in library and information science (MLS, MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program

- At least ﬁve years of professional experience in academic libraries, preferably in roles involving faculty/student engagement, research support, instruction, or user services

- Demonstrated leadership and management experience with an emphasis on mentorship

- Demonstrated collegiality and the ability to foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity

- A broad understanding of the contribution of libraries to the research, teaching, and outreach mission of land-grant universities

- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills

- Evidence of previous scholarly activities including publications, presentations, and/or professional association participation at the regional, national, and/or international level

- Ability to meet university standards for tenure-track faculty in scholarship, creative activity, and service

**Preferred Qualiﬁcations**

- A second master’s degree or a doctoral degree

Candidates are encouraged to view Dean Sheila Johnson’s expectations for Library leaders: https://library.okstate.edu/about/dean-of-libraries. For general information about the OSU Libraries, see https://library.okstate.edu.

Salary is a minimum of $92,000 annually for a 12-month appointment with a generous holiday schedule, health care plans, and retirement options. As part of this role, you will receive start-up funding for research or professional travel and have access to the library’s grant writer and development team.

Deadline: Application review begins February 16, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. For consideration of your application materials, apply through the university’s website at https://hr.okstate.edu/employment-opportunities. Along with the listed qualifications, please indicate any other professional experiences, certifications, or accomplishments you would bring to this position in your cover letter. Questions about the application process may be directed to Jessica Cottom, Assistant Director of Business Operations, at jessica.cottom@okstate.edu or 405-744-6324. The successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check.

Library Department Head, Research and Learning Services AF7900

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Chelsie Whitelock, osucio@buffkinbaker.com

Work Schedule

This position is classified as exempt and requires availability beyond standard business hours to support critical technology operations, institutional priorities, and executive initiatives.

Must be available to respond to after-hours technology incidents, including system outages, cybersecurity events, and other urgent operational disruptions requiring immediate leadership response.

Regular evening and weekend work may be necessary to support system implementations, upgrades, maintenance windows, emergency response, and strategic initiatives.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

**Responsibilities**

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 29, 2026 to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letter of interest addressing the qualifications and responsibilities listed above, current resume, and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of five references) must be submitted to jobs.okstate.edu, 494407. For additional information, please contact our search consultants at Buffkin / Baker:

Mr. Martin M. Baker

Ms. Chelsie Whitelock

Buffkin/Baker

osucio@buffkinbaker.com

Oklahoma State University

Established in 1890, Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university, fostering student success through a blend of tradition and innovation. OSU’s goal is to become the preeminent land-grant institution in the country through a bold university strategy. Classified as a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) university, its leaders are advancing the institution further by supporting excellence across the tripartite mission of student instruction, ground-breaking research, and extending the university’s knowledge and expertise to the communities we serve. OSU has more than 35,000 students and employs more than 7,000 faculty and staff across its system, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 nations.

OSU has five campuses: Stillwater, which includes the College of Veterinary Medicine; OSU-Tulsa; OSU-Oklahoma City; OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee; and the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, which includes the OSU Medical Center. OSU also boasts 16 agricultural experiment stations and 77 county extension offices across the state.

The City of Stillwater provides the perfect setting for a comprehensive research university and is important in attracting top faculty members because of the environment the community provides for OSU employees and their families. With a population of more than 48,000, Stillwater is the quintessential college town. It is the tenth largest city in Oklahoma and is conveniently located between the two largest cities in the state, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. As Stillwater's largest employer, OSU is committed to working with business and city leaders to provide economic development opportunities in Stillwater. The city has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater has been named one of the "6th Fastest Growing Small Towns in America" by Forbes.com and one of the top 100 places to live by CNN/Money Magazine.

**About This Position**

Oklahoma State University is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a dynamic, service-driven technology organization supporting the OSU/A&M System. This role serves as the system-wide CIO, providing strategic and operational leadership for Information Technology (IT) services across OSU campuses, while partnering closely with OSU Center for Health Sciences (CHS) and overseeing enterprise-level services that extend to five additional system institutions.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the CIO will work closely with campus IT directors, academic and administrative leaders, and technical teams to deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions. Key areas of collaboration include strategic planning, shared service delivery, technology evaluation, cybersecurity, policy development, digital experience and cost-sharing models.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at a leading land-grant institution, ensuring that IT services empower students, faculty, and staff to achieve their goals through the effective use of technology.

**Job Responsibilities**

The CIO will provide strategic executive leadership that includes operational responsibility for the university's comprehensive information technology, security and cybersecurity programs, including:

**Strategic and Operational Leadership**

- Provide vision and direction for the development and implementation of technology strategies that support the academic, research, and administrative goals of OSU and the OSU/A&M System.

- Ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient EIT operations, including:

- Wired and wireless network infrastructure

- Voice and telecommunications systems

- Server and database administration

- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

- End-user support (help desk, executive, and deskside services)

- Data center operations

- Application development and support

- IT security and compliance

- Business continuity and disaster recovery

- Collaborate with campus IT directors, department heads, and technical staff to assess needs, plan joint projects and deliver shared services.

- Lead the development of EIT-related policies and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

- Represent EIT on university and system-wide committees and working groups

- Support efforts to enhance the digital experiences of various constituents

- Leverage emerging technologies to modernize operations and strengthen delivery of core services

- Assist efforts to maximize the use of data to achieve strategic goals across the OSU/A&M System

**Personnel Leadership and Development**

- Lead and support a team of approximately 100 IT professionals across the Stillwater, Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses.

- Work closely with EIT directors and managers to:

- Set strategic direction and performance expectations

- Recruit, retain, and develop top EIT talent

- Delegate responsibilities and oversee project execution

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

**Financial Management and Budgeting**

- Collaborate with EIT leadership to identify and prioritize funding needs for technology initiatives and infrastructure

- Conduct rate structure analysis for telecommunication and ID services

- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies

- Oversee the management of the University Technology Services Fee (UTSF), ensuring transparency through regular reporting and public posting of project and financial information

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

- Ten years’ of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, including: strategic planning and execution, managing enterprise-level IT operations, leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in budget management, staff development, vendor relations and contract negotiations, IT governance, Cybersecurity and compliance, digital transformation initiatives, and ability to direct a large-scale information technology organization consisting of decentralized information technology units

- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. Ability to align IT strategy with institutional goals. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.). Knowledge of digital accessibility and requirements. Excellent communication skills require the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical individuals. Experience with ERP systems, cloud services, and data governance. Strong customer service orientation.

- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

- Excellent communication skills requiring the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical individuals; evidence of management abilities and leadership; knowledge of cyber security; privacy issues and regulatory compliance; strong customer service orientation

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Master's MBA, Information Systems, Public Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or related field.

- Experience in Higher Education

- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

- Certification in the areas of cyber security and project management

- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

- Strong acumen for user experience-focused design and development with proven background in enabling seamless customer-facing and employee digital experiences. Knowledge of data management and governance.

Chief Information Officer (CIO) AS8174

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