"UCCE Area Director (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties)"

Job Description

Purpose:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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: $121,100.00/year to $177,500.00/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. The first application review date will be 12/18/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

25% Administration of Cooperative Extension Unit
Provide leadership to academics and staff to ensure assessment of clientele needs. Ensure priority goals for the CE unit are developed and support program implementation. ... [detailed responsibilities as in text]

25% Leadership to Cooperative Extension Unit Team Members
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25% Fiscal Development & Management
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25% Partnerships and Relationships
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Requirements:

• Education: Advanced degree in public administration, organizational development, business administration or a related area and/or equivalent level of training and experience. ...
• Strong background in management, administration or similar experience ...
• Demonstrated experience with applied research and educational programs ...

Preferred Skills:

• Doctorate degree in related area ...
• Working knowledge of agriculture ...

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License ...