UCCE Area Director (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties) - Concord, CA,

Area Director

The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE programs in cooperation with county governments in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers as appropriate. Serve as a county lead for the University of California Cooperative Extension division in Alameda and Contra Costa County. 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. Partner with the Agricultural Commissioner's office in each county to build relationships and support. Expand 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.

Location Headquarters: This position will be headquartered in Alameda County (Hayward) or Contra Costa County (Concord). This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. Pay Scale: $124,700.00/year to $182,800.00/year Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including vacation, sick leave, and approximately thirteen paid holidays per year.

Key Responsibilities: 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 research programs or other fields such as agriculture, natural resources, 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, 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 mission. 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 and teambuilding. Familiarity with impact of research findings and ability to understand impacts and communicate them to broader audiences. Demonstrated effectiveness collaborating with elected officials, non-governmental organizations, and diverse 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 California 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. This is not a remote work position. 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. 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. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, 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