Job Listings Title:
UCCE Area Director - Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz Counties, University of California

Post Date
10/10/2024

Expiration Date
1/8/2025

Details:

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 Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz 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 the local and 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 Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers as appropriate
  • Serve as a county department head for the University of California Cooperative Extension department in all counties.
  • 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 county employees
• Understand and communicate value of UCCE impact to county partners and others
• Oversight and administration of UCCE educational and applied research programs
  • Hire and manage personnel
  • Provide direction and leadership to UCCE academic and support staff
  • Mentor, manage and evaluate academic personnel
  • Supervision of UC ANR employees
• Maintain positive working relationships with partnering public and private agencies
• Partner with the Agricultural Commissioner’s office in each county to build relationships and support
• Expand collaborations and funding sources.
• Comply with University of California and county policies.

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.

This job is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, the first application review date will be 11/7/2024.

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