University of Alaska
Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center Director
University of Alaska, Palmer, Alaska, United States, 99645
The Matanuska Experiment Farm & Extension Center (MEFEC) is a working research farm serving Southcentral Alaska. It has 260 acres of cultivated land and 800 acres of forestland for research or demonstration purposes. The Cooperative Extension Service is also located at MEFEC extending relevant university, research-based knowledge in an understandable and usable form to the public.
This position will provide leadership for the research and Cooperative Extension Service outreach programs based at the facility and is located in Palmer, AK.
The MEFEC Director will coordinate efforts by administrators, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify and promote access opportunities for Alaskans, in particular MatSu Copper River District residents, to access UAF resources that may enhance economic stability and vitality, district wide and statewide, and will improve citizen well-being as a part of the statewide outreach, research, and teaching mission of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension (IANRE), the Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (AFES).
The MEFEC Director will provide leadership, vision, and administrative oversight for initiatives and programs associated with the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center. This person will be responsible for facilitating the identification of and response to needs of the community by playing a vital role in bringing the outreach, research, and teaching resources together for the well-being of the community. They will also work with UAF and IANRE resource staff to ensure timely evaluation of programs and services provided for public consumption. Primary research efforts at the Center are related to, but not limited to, agricultural and environmental sciences and the incumbent will be expected to create a teamwork atmosphere between outreach, research, and teaching for the best use of MEFEC facilities and 950-acre land base.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of two years applicable experience in a management/leadership position.
Minimum of two years experience conducting and participating in field research.
Prefer experience in grant writing and/or promoting grant proposals in an organization.
A Valid Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one upon hire) and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
Position Details:
This position is located in Palmer Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Applications will be accepted for review on August 7th, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on August 6th, 2024.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at
kjmetivier@alaska.edu
or 907-474-1847.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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This position will provide leadership for the research and Cooperative Extension Service outreach programs based at the facility and is located in Palmer, AK.
The MEFEC Director will coordinate efforts by administrators, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify and promote access opportunities for Alaskans, in particular MatSu Copper River District residents, to access UAF resources that may enhance economic stability and vitality, district wide and statewide, and will improve citizen well-being as a part of the statewide outreach, research, and teaching mission of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension (IANRE), the Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (AFES).
The MEFEC Director will provide leadership, vision, and administrative oversight for initiatives and programs associated with the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center. This person will be responsible for facilitating the identification of and response to needs of the community by playing a vital role in bringing the outreach, research, and teaching resources together for the well-being of the community. They will also work with UAF and IANRE resource staff to ensure timely evaluation of programs and services provided for public consumption. Primary research efforts at the Center are related to, but not limited to, agricultural and environmental sciences and the incumbent will be expected to create a teamwork atmosphere between outreach, research, and teaching for the best use of MEFEC facilities and 950-acre land base.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of two years applicable experience in a management/leadership position.
Minimum of two years experience conducting and participating in field research.
Prefer experience in grant writing and/or promoting grant proposals in an organization.
A Valid Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one upon hire) and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
Position Details:
This position is located in Palmer Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Applications will be accepted for review on August 7th, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on August 6th, 2024.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at
kjmetivier@alaska.edu
or 907-474-1847.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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