UCCE Area Director San Diego and Imperial Counties San Diego, CA, Job ID 76355

UCCE Area Director San Diego and Imperial Counties San Diego, CA, Job ID 76355

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 San Diego and Imperial 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 a 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 San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers and other county officials as appropriate.

   

  • Serve as the UCCE department head in each county (San Diego and Imperial) and accomplish all responsibilities required by the counties.

     

  • Work with county officials and councils to secure county budgets and resources that support UCCE presence and efforts in each county.

     

  • Build relationships and synergies with the farm community, farm industry, stakeholders, social institutions and policy makers to deploy UCCE research to address regional needs.

     

  • Supervise and/or oversee program county employees.

     

• Understand and communicate the value of UCCE and its impacts to county partners, collaborators, beneficiaries, clientele and others.

   

• Oversee and administer UCCE educational extension and applied research programs.

   

  • Hire and manage personnel.

     

  • Provide direction and leadership to UCCE academic, community education staff, and support staff.

     

  • Mentor, manage and evaluate academic personnel.

     

  • Supervise county UC ANR employees.

     

• Maintain positive working relationships with partnering public and private agencies.

   

• Explore funding opportunities and expand collaborations and funding sources among potential funders.

   

• Comply with and implement UCANR, UCCE, and county policies.

   

• Accomplish all potential advocacies, explore climate resilient and advanced technologies that may enhance productivity of the counties and resource conservation of the regions.

   

• Regularly attend Farm Bureau, County Department Head and other relevant meetings; provide respective County UCCE updates and progresses.

   

• Support and grow partnerships and collaborations with city and county government departments (including Agricultural Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Health and Quality, Health & Human Services), as well as resource conservation and open space districts, water agencies, agricultural industry organizations, non-profit agencies, local schools, and other aligned partners and organizations in each county.

The Area Director oversees management of the physical plant and human resources. They will make all possible efforts to increase the visibility of UCCE through community engagement, including but not limited to: needs assessments, representation of 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.

The UCCE teams in San Diego and Imperial Counties are comprised of committed, competent, and self-directed 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.

Location Headquarters: This position will be headquartered in San Diego County (San Diego) and will have equal distribution of FTE and physical presence between the two Counties.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $111,000.00/year to $162,700.00/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: https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6139550&targetURL=San Diego and Imperial 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 a 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 San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers and other county officials as appropriate.

   

  • Serve as the UCCE department head in each county (San Diego and Imperial) and accomplish all responsibilities required by the counties.

     

  • Work with county officials and councils to secure county budgets and resources that support UCCE presence and efforts in each county.

     

  • Build relationships and synergies with the farm community, farm industry, stakeholders, social institutions and policy makers to deploy UCCE research to address regional needs.

     

  • Supervise and/or oversee program county employees.

     

• Understand and communicate the value of UCCE and its impacts to county partners, collaborators, beneficiaries, clientele and others.

   

• Oversee and administer UCCE educational extension and applied research programs.

   

  • Hire and manage personnel.

     

  • Provide direction and leadership to UCCE academic, community education staff, and support staff.

     

  • Mentor, manage and evaluate academic personnel.

     

  • Supervise county UC ANR employees.

     

• Maintain positive working relationships with partnering public and private agencies.

   

• Explore funding opportunities and expand collaborations and funding sources among potential funders.

   

• Comply with and implement UCANR, UCCE, and county policies.

   

• Accomplish all potential advocacies, explore climate resilient and advanced technologies that may enhance productivity of the counties and resource conservation of the regions.

   

• Regularly attend Farm Bureau, County Department Head and other relevant meetings; provide respective County UCCE updates and progresses.

   

• Support and grow partnerships and collaborations with city and county government departments (including Agricultural Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Health and Quality, Health & Human Services), as well as resource conservation and open space districts, water agencies, agricultural industry organizations, non-profit agencies, local schools, and other aligned partners and organizations in each county.

The Area Director oversees management of the physical plant and human resources. They will make all possible efforts to increase the visibility of UCCE through community engagement, including but not limited to: needs assessments, representation of 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.

The UCCE teams in San Diego and Imperial Counties are comprised of committed, competent, and self-directed 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.

Location Headquarters: This position will be headquartered in San Diego County (San Diego) and will have equal distribution of FTE and physical presence between the two Counties.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $111,000.00/year to $162,700.00/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: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, the first application review date will be 3/17/2025.

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 our academic and staff 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.

Key Responsibilities:

45%

Administration

• Provide vision, inspire, and motivate others with attitude and actions, set a high standard for excellence, and support teamwork and a positive working environment.

   

• Secure funding and space provisions from each county in support of UCCE programs.

   

• Cultivate relationships with new and existing partners, including counties, to obtain necessary resources to build new programs and expand UCCE's reach.

   

• Work with UC ANR development officers to increase the number of donors and average gift value to augment funding supplied by counties and other sources.

   

• Provide guidance, direction, and leadership for UCCE Advisors and their educational and applied research programs.

   

• Participate in the development of vacancy announcements, recruitment, and retention of advisors and staff.

   

• Demonstrate leadership toward Affirmative Action within UCCE promoting a culture of belonging.

   

• Provide oversight for staff performance evaluations.

   

• Develop an organizational structure that optimizes the use of human resources and skills in the counties.

   

• Understand and uniformly apply UC and county administrative policies.

   

• Take disciplinary action when needed following UC and county procedures.

   

• Set and communicate reasonable deadlines to UCCE academics and staff for required reports, records and submissions.

   

• Provide useful and timely feedback to senior leadership and partners as needed.

   

• Perform all other duties as they may emerge.

   

20%

Communication

• Maintain effective communication between the University and county government.

   

• Maintain and nurture positive working relationships with UCCE academics and staff.

   

• Maintain positive working relationships with public and private agencies within all two counties.

   

• Provide active, ongoing advocacy and support for UC ANR programs.

   

• Represent UC as a resource and contact person to industry leaders, producers, academics in other institutions, and the public.

   

• Respond in a timely way to regulatory, state and federal agencies, external groups, industry organizations and the mass media on issues related to UC ANR.

   

• Participate in regular AD teleconferences and in-person meetings in Davis or other locations.

   

• Conduct academic/staff meetings in each county on a regular schedule.

   

15%

Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility

• Provide support, advice, and motivation for UCCE advisors and staff in both counties.

   

• Encourage multidisciplinary collaborations across UCCE programs.

   

• Convene and facilitate an Advisory Committee in each county consisting of local government, non-profits, non-government organizations, other key partners, and academics, as a sounding board for ideas and strategic planning.

   

• Coordinate activities and programs with other Directors as needed.

   

• Develop collaborative relationships with County government departments, including the Agricultural commissioner, non-profit agencies, agricultural industry organizations, and other aligned partner organizations.

   

10%

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

• Maintain a program of continuous self-improvement by participating in in-service training, seminars, workshops, UC ANR work group and program team meetings, short courses, professional society meetings and other relevant opportunities.

   

10%

Government Affairs

• Communicates needs, successes, and opportunities with UC ANR Government Affairs staff. Collaborate with UC ANR Government Affairs staff to build relations in state and local government.

   

Requirements:

• Education: Advanced degree in public administration, organizational development, business administration or a related area and/or equivalent level of training and experience. Individuals with training and experience in county government, institutions of higher learning, management of applied agricultural and social research programs or other fields of study, involving sustainable agriculture, natural resources, resource conservation, climate resilience, ecology, community development, and sociology will also be considered.

   

• Strong background in management, administration or similar experience including, but not limited to, business operations, budget and fiscal management, human resources, conflict resolution, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, project management, facilities planning, etc.

   

• Demonstrated experience with applied research and educational programs and working with academics.

   

• Knowledge and experience in supporting volunteer and youth programs.

   

• Understanding of the UC ANR strategic missions and visions.

   

• Demonstrated record of skills in leadership, strategic planning, program evaluation and supervisory skills that motivate and develop staff.

   

• Ability to achieve goals through promoting collaboration, networking and teambuilding.

   

• Familiarity with outcomes and impacts of research findings and adoption.

   

• Ability to understand impacts and communicate to clientele and broader audiences.

   

• Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating and collaborating with elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and diverse stakeholders and interest groups.

   

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

   

• Excellent fiduciary and budgeting skills.

   

Preferred Skills:

• Doctorate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

   

• Working knowledge of agriculture, natural resources and/or healthy families and communities, Cooperative Extension, academic programs, etc.

   

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.

   

• Must live within a commutable distance of the position headquarters during period of appointment.

   

• Physically be in each county one day per week for stakeholder meetings, and schedule three full days of work in each CE office monthly.

   

• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed.

   

• 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 of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

   

• This is not a remote work position.

   

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

   

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

   

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

   

• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

About Us

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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.

How to Apply

Internal Candidates: Review the job posting and click the internal applicant link to apply. Use the same credentials used to login to UCPath to access the internal UC ANR job postings in order to apply.

Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site. Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.

External Candidates: You must register to apply for a job or create a job search agent profile. Review the job posting and click the external applicant link to apply. Click the 'Register Here' link and follow the steps to create the account. The system will not prompt you to register until you try to apply for a job online.

Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site. Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.


To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=76355&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant









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