Job Listings Title:
UCCE Area Director – Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra Counties - University of California ANR

Post Date
5/20/2024

Expiration Date
8/18/2024

Details:

Position Summary:

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Director to provide leadership in support of applied research and outreach programs across Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra counties. Our mission is to bring the resources and expertise of UC directly to Californians through research and education programs that support:

• Sustainable, safe, and nutritious food production and delivery
• Economic success in a global economy
• A sustainable, healthy, and productive environment
• Science literacy and youth development 

Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE programs in cooperation with county government in Placer, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers as appropriate
  • Serve as UC liaison to the Placer, Plumas and Sierra County Agricultural Commissioners, and the Nevada County Community Development Agency for county budget, facility and resource allocation.   
    • Plumas -Sierra counties are one UC Cooperative Extension unit
  • Secure county budgets and resources that grow UCCE presence and efforts in the region
  • Build relationships and synergies to deploy UCCE research to address regional needs
  • Supervision and/or oversight of UC Cooperative Extension academics and staff in the region, including aligning UC ANR applied research and extension mission to address county needs and opportunities
• Understand and communicate value of UCCE impact to county decision-makers, partners and others
• Oversight and administration of UCCE educational and applied research programs
  • Hire and manage personnel
  • Provide support, direction and leadership to UCCE academic and staff employees
  • Mentor, manage and evaluate academic and staff personnel
  • Supervision of UC ANR and County employees and program volunteers
• Maintain positive working relationships with partnering public and private agencies
• Expand collaborations and funding sources, including donor development
• Comply with University of California and county policies with an eye towards mitigating risk, liability and to business operations meet the highest standards of compliance

The Area Director oversees management of the physical plant and human resources. They will increase the visibility of UCCE through community engagement, including but not limited to, needs assessments, representing UC ANR in local and/or regional initiatives, participation in relevant policy development, and communicating the positive impacts and benefits realized by the citizens and workforce of the local counties, region and state from the activities and contributions of local UCCE programs.

Required Qualifications:
Education: Advanced degree and/or equivalent experience in public administration, organizational development, business administration or a related area and/or equivalent level of training and experience required. Individuals with training and experience in county government, institutions of higher learning, management of applied research programs and other fields such as agriculture, natural resources, community development, and sociology are preferred will also be considered.

If interested in this position, please visit UC ANR Jobs and apply via https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2801. Closing Date: To assure full consideration, this job posting is open until filled with the next applicant review date on 6/4/2024.  

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