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Academic Coordinator II - Deputy Director of Center for Watershed Sciences
University of California Davis
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Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5812356
Academic Coordinator II - Deputy Director of Center for Watershed Sciences
Position Overview:
The salary range for this position is $81,633 -$162,846.
'Off-scale salaries', i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience
NATURE AND PURPOSE
Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. This service may be provided to academic departments, to organized research units, to students, or to the general public. Determination of the appropriate level for an appointment for an Academic Coordinator shall take into consideration such factors as program scope and complexity. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative. Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.
The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS), a unit of the Institute of the Environment (IE), is a leader in the interdisciplinary study of critical water issues. This Academic Coordinator II will serve as Deputy Director of CWS. Under the general direction of the Center Faculty Director, working with the Institute of the Environment staff, the Deputy Director is responsible for the leadership and management of CWS. Areas of responsibility consist of Planning, Operations, Administration, Programs, and Facilities that support the CWS mission, including: Research Administration, Information Technology, Strategic and Budget Planning, Fiscal Oversight, Compliance and Risk Management, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Communication and Outreach, and Facilities Maintenance. The Deputy Director may instigate and manage a variety of complex multidisciplinary science and policy research projects involving personnel from departments and schools across the campus and funding from multiple project sponsors. With the Faculty Director, the Deputy Director may pursue funding opportunities to support areas in need of additional resources. Finally, the Deputy Director acts as a CWS representative on campus and beyond.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Coordination of Academic Programs (85%):
The Deputy Director reports to the Faculty Director, whose responsibility is overall center vision, strategy, and development. The Deputy Director provides operational, strategic, and administrative leadership for CWS, a program with a broad, interdisciplinary scope that involves faculty from multiple colleges and schools at UC Davis, other UC campuses, and public and private agencies. Primary responsibilities include administrative oversight, management, and development and coordination of complex research and outreach programs. The Deputy Director primarily fulfills their responsibilities independently but is also part of a collaborative executive leadership team with the Faculty Director and IE leadership.
Planning, Leadership and Research (35%)
Strategic and Budget Planning
Assist the Faculty Director in setting strategic and budgetary objectives for the Center, developing an agenda to achieve those objectives, and maintaining progress on the agenda. Provide short- and long-term tactical planning and implementation to foster the successful development and execution of CWS projects; communication and cooperation with faculty in program areas; development of interdisciplinary collaborations; and initiation of programs that develop new directions. Formulate and negotiate budgets with appropriate campus and system-wide entities, in consultation with the Faculty Director.
CWS Operational Oversight
Assess CWS through data collection on CWS activities, including grant funding, publications, research, classes, and public engagement, to evaluate programs and direction to retain CWS's position as a leader in watershed science. Use this information to prepare annual and other periodic reports and to prepare the Faculty Director for mission-critical meetings involving CWS. Make modest updates of the Center's organizational structure to maintain entrepreneurial nimbleness of CWS. Advise the Faculty Director on institutional developments, including the UC Davis Institute of the Environment, the Office of Research, and Safety Services. Provide direction for all CWS staff and academic personnel. Manage conflict resolution and team building. Develop short- and long-term staffing plans. Collaborate with the Faculty Director in seeking external funding through grants, contracts, and individual donors. Assist College and University fund development efforts to support CWS.
CWS Community Oversight
Maintain a positive, cooperative, and supportive environment consistent with UC Davis Principles of Community; provide leadership in a high-performance, challenging environment. Be a leader in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at CWS.
Administration and Supervision (35%)
Programmatic Administration
Collaborate with CWS researchers in developing and supporting broad, interdisciplinary applied research proposals and projects that encompass several colleges and schools within the UC campuses. The support can include identifying potential funding and contracting opportunities, convening potential faculty and staff researchers, and providing administrative and programmatic support, guidance, and continuity for research teams. Maintain positive working relationships with administrative staff at IE, Office of Research, Office of the Provost, Office of the Chancellor, and other campus partners. Deputize for Faculty Director as needed.
Oversight
Oversee Center budgets, personnel, finances, facilities, and associated programs and projects, in coordination with IE staff. Manage personnel functions including workload, performance, recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, assignments, and performance standards in compliance with contracts and UC policies.
Work with CWS personnel, regulatory agencies, and campus administration to ensure projects are in compliance with federal, state, and university standards.
Outreach (15%)
Oversee outreach planning and activities to make CWS research accessible and useful to internal and external constituencies, including campus and UC administration, media, current and potential funders, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the general public. Foster and maintains positive, constructive relationships with these constituencies to create funding opportunities and increase the impact of CWS projects. Draft, review and edit a biannual newsletter and other communications, as appropriate.
Supervise and assist communications staff maintaining CWS website and social media content. Identify and develop grant applications and other funding opportunities for outreach.
II. Professional Competence: (10%)
Participate in professional activities as needed, including attending conferences, webinars, and lectures, in research disciplines, project management, organizational leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Deputy Director provides intellectual leadership to drive or support research and education activities that further the research/outreach/engagement mission of the Center and the University. The Deputy Director will master new skills as necessary, including webpage creation, self-publishing programs, project management, and UC systems.
III. University and Professional Service: (5%)
Participate in the administration of CWS, IE, and the University through appropriate roles in governance and policy formulation, as appropriate. Represents the University with external agencies and organizations serving on taskforces and committees, especially in areas related to the Center's expertise or involvement.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06832
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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