University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
UCCE Area Director - Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties, Job ID 72024
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
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Marin County, Napa County, Sonoma CountyDate Posted : August 20, 2024Closing Date : Until FilledJob Description:
DownloadPosition 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 Marin, Napa, and Sonoma 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 a 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 Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.Responsibilities:Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors, and County Administrative Officers as appropriateServe as the University of California Cooperative Extension department head in each county (Marin, Napa, Sonoma)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 the 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 agenciesSupport and grow partnerships with city and county government departments (including Agricultural Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Health & Human Services), resource conservation and open space districts, agricultural industry organizations, non-profit agencies, and other aligned partners and organizations in each countyExpand 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 Marin County (Novato), Napa County (Napa), or Sonoma County (Santa Rosa).This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.Pay Scale:
$121,800.00/year to $178,600.00/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:
UC BenefitsThis position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.The 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:Application LinkIf you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link instead:Current Employee Link
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Marin County, Napa County, Sonoma CountyDate Posted : August 20, 2024Closing Date : Until FilledJob Description:
DownloadPosition 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 Marin, Napa, and Sonoma 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 a 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 Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.Responsibilities:Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors, and County Administrative Officers as appropriateServe as the University of California Cooperative Extension department head in each county (Marin, Napa, Sonoma)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 the 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 agenciesSupport and grow partnerships with city and county government departments (including Agricultural Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Management, Health & Human Services), resource conservation and open space districts, agricultural industry organizations, non-profit agencies, and other aligned partners and organizations in each countyExpand 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 Marin County (Novato), Napa County (Napa), or Sonoma County (Santa Rosa).This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.Pay Scale:
$121,800.00/year to $178,600.00/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:
UC BenefitsThis position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.The 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:Application LinkIf you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link instead:Current Employee Link
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