Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture
University of Georgia Athens, GA (Onsite) Full-Time
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Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Negotiable Tenure Status Negotiable Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a Master's or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline closely related to supporting Extension programing and outreach management.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia (UGA) invites nominations and applications for the position of Center for Urban Agriculture Director. This position is located on the UGA Griffin Campus in Griffin, Georgia. The position will direct the activities and programs of the Center for Urban Agriculture (CUA), supervise employees and manage budgets. They will serve as a liaison to bring together multi-disciplinary teams of Departmental Faculty, County Faculty and Industry partners to solve urban issues, advance urban agriculture across Georgia, and engage nationally in this effort. The Director will generate extramural funding through projects, sales and service, grants and donations to support the work of the Center. The position is statewide in scope, with an emphasis in Georgia's urban and emerging urban areas. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Extension/ Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Grow CUA's impact by being active and visible in local, regional and national food, agriculture, fiber, and environment networks and by developing strategic partnerships and expanding the Center's network.
* Provide leadership and management of CUA. Represent the CUA with internal and external stakeholders.
* Supervise staff, including monitoring the development and implementation of work plans, project deliverables and timelines for collaborative projects, and navigation of partnerships and other organizational relationships.
* Provide leadership and foster collaboration with research, Extension, and academic programs within the University System.
* Collaborate with Deans, Directors and Department Heads to support the vision and mission of the CUA.
* Increase collaboration and partnering with other institutions and agencies to increase outreach efforts and impacts.
* Build effective working relationships and partnerships with community leaders, urban ag and sustainable ag organizations.
* Bring together multi-disciplinary teams and actively seek and secure funding opportunities to support initiatives of the CUA.
* Stewardship of all facilities and resources by working with the Campus Director and Facility Maintenance Division.
* Optimize multiple, often competing, priorities simultaneously.
* Remain current with field trends in urban agriculture systems development and policy advancements.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements: Candidates must have a Master's or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline closely related to supporting Extension programing and outreach management and meet the requirements for appointment as a Non-Tenure Track Public Service Associate or as a Tenure Track or Tenured Associate Professor. For the requirements for each of these faculty ranks, please see:
Guidelines for Appointments and Promotions for Public Service and Outreach Faculty Ranks ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture />
Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture />
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must have been tenured at a prior institution and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
If the successful candidate is appointed as an Associate Professor, the appointment home will be in one of the Academic Departments in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Please see the Promotion and Tenure Unit guidelines for additional information ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture />
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
* A doctorate or terminal degree in a related field to the Center's function and/or Extension is preferred.
* An accomplished record of work associated with Extension and outreach.
* A proven record of obtaining extramural funding.
* Evidence of supervising a team.
* A proven record building teams and collaborations.
* Past involvement with applied program/project implementation, community organizing and policy advocacy is a plus.
* Working knowledge in urban agriculture area(s) is preferred. (including but not limited to food systems, small organic or sustainable ag production systems, green industry, arboriculture, urban soils, water quality/quantity or related fields)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong writing, presentation and public speaking.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, mediation and problem-solving skills.
* A commitment to both workplace and programming diversity and inclusive excellence
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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