Land and Water Outreach Program Manager

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Extension
Location
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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Land and Water Outreach Program Manager provides leadership in developing and coordinating Extension programming related to land and water resources, as well as providing support for programs dealing with specialized topics such as invasive species or forestry. This program resides within the UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Institute. This position plans, implements, and evaluates research and educational programs related to natural resources management. Relevant subject matter could include strategic partnerships, financial planning, grant opportunities, and operational oversight of natural resources programming, including land, forestry, and water resources.

The Land and Water Outreach Program Manager reports directly to the Natural Resources Institute Director for management and supervision, hiring and employment authority, employment changes, compensation and benefits, supplies and expense budget, development of their plan of work, and performance reviews.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Programming Leadership & Coordination

  • Provide statewide leadership for Extension natural resources programming
  • Develop and conduct relevant natural resources programming that is consistent with Extension programmatic goals and objectives
  • Plan and implement appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness
  • Cooperate with other Extension personnel to develop strong, integrated Extension programs
  • Review and assist with coordinating Plans of Work for all programming personnel administratively connected to the Extension Programs

Personnel Management

  • Provide oversight and strategic programmatic guidance as needed to staff
  • Recruit, interview, and manage any personnel directly reporting to the Outreach Program Manager

Partnership Management

  • Liaise between other Program Managers, Institute Directors, and Associate Deans to manage shared resources
  • Coordinate programming efforts with program affiliates housed at other campuses in order to fulfill annual programming plans
  • Represent Cooperative Extension and provide educational leadership with program-related agencies and educational institutions
  • Maintain and expand partnerships with public and private partners working on land & forestry and water program topics

Revenue Generation

  • Maintain existing revenue streams that currently support programs under the scope of the Extension Programs
  • Develop new and unique revenue opportunities that align with the programmatic and disciplinary focus of the Extension Programs

Budget Management

  • Develop, manage and allocate budgets for these two Extension Programs
  • Communicate with the Natural Resources Institute Director to strategize diversified funding opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

  • Create and support a diverse and inclusive workforce and ensure compliance with civil rights requirements
  • Identify needs and develop plans that address the needs of diverse and underserved audiences appropriate for the Extension Programs’ focus and encourage/support outreach efforts for these audiences

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's or other graduate degree in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position such as a biological science, natural resources management, or a related discipline
  • 5 or more years of professional experience in land, forestry, and/or water resources program related work
  • Experience managing budgets
  • Successful experience obtaining funding through grants, contracts, gifts, and/or revenue generation
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Established track-record of building partnerships with diverse natural resources groups
  • Demonstrated educational program development and leadership skills including planning and implementing programs, evaluation, and communicating program impact and value to stakeholders
  • Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, sexual orientation and other aspects of human diversity

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years or more of supervisory experience
  • Proven ability to attract extramural funding

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Expected to make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions
  • Work evenings or weekends as needed to meet local needs

 

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:

This position is a fixed-term renewable academic staff appointment in the University of Wisconsin-Extension’s Division of Cooperative Extension. Reappointment to this position after the initial term is dependent upon performance and availability of funding.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) academic staff position. Final salary is commensurate with experience and education. State of Wisconsin benefits including retirement, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and other insurances. For a more detailed description of available benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are required to apply online. UW-Extension will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Online application, with all required documents, must be received by August 31, 2018.

 

Required application materials:

  1. A letter of application that addresses how your education and experience meet all of the required qualifications for the position
  2. Professional resume that includes degree information
  3. Names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references

 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ken Genskow at kgenskow@wisc.edu. For technical questions or assistance, please contact UW Service Center at (888) 298-4159. For all other questions please contact hrstaff@uwex.uwc.edu.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:

UW-Cooperative Extension is the educational resource that helps the Wisconsin Idea become reality. Valuing leadership, relationship building, and inclusion; UW-Cooperative Extension teaches, learns, leads, and serves the people of Wisconsin by connecting them with the University of Wisconsin research and resources. Located in all 72 counties of Wisconsin, UW-Cooperative Extension engages with communities to influence their lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

As an affirmative action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and is strongly committed to maintaining an organizational climate that supports and respects differences and equality of opportunity. UW-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of age; race; creed; color; disability; sex/gender; sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; religion; marital status; identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran or any other military service; arrest record or non-program related conviction record. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Materials will be made available in alternative format upon request. Please call 711 if you are hearing or speech impaired and need assistance. Direct inquiries concerning equal opportunity to: University of Wisconsin-Extension Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Room 201; 432 N. Lake Street; Madison, WI 53706. oedi@uwex.uwc.edu (email); 608.890.0259 (fax)

 

An offer of employment is contingent upon the following: 1) the establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 2) if required, submission of an official transcript upon hire, and 3) a criminal background check prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position.