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Director - Imperial County CE and Research and Ext Center (El Centro, CA) El Centro, CA Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position includes an annual stipend. 2009-06-21 8:05PM
DIRECTOR University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesDesert Research and Extension Center andUC Cooperative Extension Imperial CountyJob Number: DREC09-02 Location: El Centro, Imperial County, CaliforniaCompensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position includes an annual stipend. If applicable, the appointee may maintain his/her current ANR academic appointment. If not currently an ANR academic, the position will be in the Advisor series.Review of Applications: Open until filled. The Search Committee’s review of the applications received will begin on July 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Background Check: Due to the critical nature of this position, successful completion of a background check is required.Position Summary: The University of California Office of the Vice President-Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications and nominations for the (80%) joint Imperial County Cooperative Extension (CE) and Desert Research and Extension Center (DREC) Director and (20%) CE academic. The appointment will be for an anticipated term of six years, subject to continued renewal after administrative review of the incumbents performance. Cooperative Extension and the Desert Research and Extension Center are responsible for providing opportunities for collaboration, integration and delivery of research and educational programs relevant to Imperial County and the wider region. The CE County Director is responsible for leadership, direction and supervision of the academic and program staff within the County. The Center Director will provide UC researchers and educators with managed and sustainable resources to conduct quality research and education programs on high priority issues. As County Director/ Center Director, the incumbent will administer personnel, staff development, budget, liaison activities, and physical facilities. The incumbent will maintain relationships with outside agencies, governing bodies, community organizations and clientele as well as provide and promote coordination and collaboration with campus- and County-based academics to facilitate successful delivery of research and educational programs. As CE academic the incumbent will maintain an academic program involving applied research and education programs relevant to issues of the County, Center and region. The location in the Imperial Valley provides a wealth of opportunities for collaboration with producers of a wide array of products and associated issues. Information about Cooperative Extension in Imperial County may be found at http://ceimperial.ucdavis.edu while more information regarding the Desert Research and Extension Center may be found at http://desertrec.ucdavis.edu.Qualifications: Required: Minimum of a Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the UCCE mission such as agronomy, weed science, small grains, feedlot cattle management, biofuels, among others. Ph.D. is preferred. Experience in conducting applied research and managing education programs. Skillful in personnel and budget management, oral and written communication, understanding and appreciating research and extension programs and effectively working closely with Experiment Station and Extension personnel, public agencies, industry representatives, grower cooperatives, and the general public. Strongly prefer candidates who have a current education extension research program consistent with the DREC research and outreach emphasis. To Apply: Please send nomination or application materials for job number DREC09-02 via hard copy, e-mail or fax to Karen Ellsworth, ANR Research and Extension Centers, One Shields Avenue, Ag Field Stations Bldg, Davis, CA 95616-8593; Fax to (530) 752-1391; e-mail to kaellsworth@ucdavis.edu. Telephone (530) 752-0128. Application materials must include (1) cover letter indicating interest in the position, (2) completed ANR academic application form and (3) resume. Use this web link http://ucanr.org/jobs.cfm to download the form or contact Karen Ellsworth. Please do not send letters of reference. List your references’ contact information on your UC-ANR application form. A minimum of four (4) and maximum of six (6) with current addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses are acceptable. Your listed references will be contacted if you are interviewed.Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Location: El Centro, CA Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position includes an annual stipend. OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilitiesPrincipals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster.Phone calls about this job are ok.Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.