UCCE Area Director Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz Counties, Job ID 73526 - University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources : Job Details

UCCE Area Director Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz Counties, Job ID 73526University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesCounty Locations: Monterey County, San Benito County, Santa Cruz CountyDate Posted: October 9, 2024Closing Date: Until FilledThe 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 deliveryEconomic success in the local and global economyA sustainable, healthy, and productive environmentScience literacy and youth developmentPurpose: 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 appropriateServe 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 regionBuild relationships and synergies to deploy UCCE research to address regional needsSupervision and/or oversight of county employeesUnderstand and communicate value of UCCE impact to county partners and othersOversight and administration of UCCE educational and applied research programsHire and manage personnelProvide direction and leadership to UCCE academic and support staffMentor, manage and evaluate academic personnelSupervision of UC ANR employeesMaintain positive working relationships with partnering public and private agenciesPartner with the Agricultural Commissioner's office in each county to build relationships and supportExpand 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.UCCE is administered by the University of California, Division of Agriculture Natural Resources. UCCE brings the knowledge of University of California research through its agriculture, natural resources, youth development and nutrition programs to address local questions and to help solve local problems. UCCE academics, staff, and volunteers live and work in the communities they serve, helping identify, respond to, and resolve local challenges. UC ANR connects Californians to UC, leading the way to science-based solutions.Location Headquarters: This position will be headquartered in Monterey County (Salinas).This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.Pay Scale: $112,200.00/year to $164,300.00/yearBenefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including vacation, sick leave, and approximately thirteen paid holidays per year. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: job is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, the first application review date will be 11/7/2024.UCANR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.To apply, please visit: 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agencyjeid-3cd3b14c5b7abc459ce4b80c5556f53b.