Apply for Vacancy for Provost of Research at University of California in the USA. The category for this job is Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts.

Purpose:

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), is seeking a Vice Provost of Research and Extension, to provide leadership and vision to California’s county-based Cooperative Extension (UCCE) units and 9 Research and Extension Centers (REC). Likewise, this dynamic and strategic senior leader will work with talented UCCE and REC directors to set future direction, provide strategies and approaches in developing county-based and regional support for programs and facilities, identify gaps in meeting priority needs, secure resources, and ensure consistency in implementation of UC policy and practices. Also, the Vice Provost will understand local issues and have a deep knowledge of local programs and activities. The position will work closely with UC ANR Human Resources and Business Operations to represent field operations needs and facilitate process efficiencies.

Duties:

• Responsiveness to clientele needs and issues of importance to California
• Integration of research and outreach efforts across counties, campuses and organizational units
• Also, teamwork and collaboration among team members and cooperators
• Likewise, effective and efficient use of organizational resources
• Understanding of UC ANR programs by stakeholders.

Education: 

• A minimum of a Ph.D., or other terminal degree, in a field relevant to UC ANR programming is required prior to the appointment start date.
• Also, demonstrated organizational leadership and management skills with abilities to facilitate and conduct group process is required.
• Demonstrated creative and strategic thinking with ability to execute is essential to success.
• Likewise, ability to supervise, evaluate academics and staff employees, and support high-functioning directors.
• Moreover, excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Recognized commitment to organizational and programmatic inclusion. The ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures is essential.
• Additionally, a minimum of five years of experience managing complex programs and partnerships.
• Experience in and understanding of Cooperative Extension is desirable.
• Similarly, skills to communicate effectively in a second language are desirable.

Additional Requirements: 

• The position requires a high degree of commitment, responsiveness, emotional intelligence, and ability to work in a self-motivated manner.
• Experience in leading a large complex organization is essential, including experience in management of multiple programs, personnel and budgets.
• Also, incumbent must have demonstrated exceptional organizational, people, and decision making skills.
• Extensive in-state travel

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