UCCE Area Director

UCCE Area Director - Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties - Salinas, CA, Job ID 73526

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

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 The UCCE teams in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties are comprised of committed, component, and self-direct academics and staff. Their integration and orientation with local communities and clientele are strengths that contribute to overall program success and impact. The Area Director will have the exciting opportunity to support and advance ANR's mission working collaboratively with these team members, as they develop and deliver research and extension programming.

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
•  Expand collaborations and funding sources.
•  Comply with University of California and county policies.
•  Partner with the Agricultural Commissioner's office in each county to build relationships and support 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/year

Benefits: 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:
•  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 The UCCE teams in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties are comprised of committed, component, and self-direct academics and staff. Their integration and orientation with local communities and clientele are strengths that contribute to overall program success and impact. The Area Director will have the exciting opportunity to support and advance ANR's mission working collaboratively with these team members, as they develop and deliver research and extension programming.

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
•  Expand collaborations and funding sources.
•  Comply with University of California and county policies.
•  Partner with the Agricultural Commissioner's office in each county to build relationships and support 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/year

Benefits: 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:

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

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In submitting your application packet, please pay particular attention to your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement. This statement is an important part of recruitment. Why? The University of California community values diversity which embraces inclusion, and honors excellence. Scholarship, research, creativity, innovation, and service flourish when all members of the community are welcomed, supported, and respected. UC ANR's mission and public statements continue to fulfill these values. UC ANR is committed to removing barriers preventing full expression of our potential and reflecting the population of California in all our personnel, especially those who have been systematically and historically underrepresented. Please submit a 1-page Statement of your Contributions to DEI showing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through personal experience, professional activity, and/or service. This should include how you would ensure that all potential clientele have access and benefit from the UCCE programs in your geographic region. Please attach your DEI Statement to your CV.

Administration of Cooperative Extension Unit - 25%
•  Provides leadership to academics and staff to ensure assessment of clientele needs.
•  Ensures priority goals for the CE unit are developed and support program implementation.
•  Sets a standard for our CE unit to measure outcomes and impacts and communicate these to our local clientele and stakeholders click apply for full job details