Forestry Center Director & Extension Leader

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point seeks a Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center who will also serve as a professor in the College of Natural Resources. The role combines 60% administrative leadership, 20% development and outreach, and 20% teaching.

The incumbent will lead budgeting, personnel, and strategic initiatives, while coordinating with UW–Madison Extension and UW–Stevens Point faculty to advance forestry research and education. The position requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Forestry or a terminal business degree with applications to Forestry or the Forest Products Industry.
• Demonstrated record of writing, securing, and implementing external grants and contracts.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in forestry and/or allied forestry industries, state, federal, or NGO agencies.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated budget development and management skills.
• Proven experience developing and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
• Experience developing short- and long-term strategic plans for outreach and education programs.

Responsibilities

• Administration (60%): Direct and supervise the Wisconsin Forestry Center programming, budget, and personnel resources; Directs and implements strategic planning initiatives; Leverage UW–Madison Division of Extension and UW–Stevens Point investments by securing extramural funding.
• Development (20%): Facilitate, develop, and/or lead extramurally funded forestry research and outreach; secure extramural and philanthropic giving.
• Academic (20%): Teach a minimum of 2 courses (6 credits) per year; participate in curriculum and governance; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; engage in scholarship and service.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Budget management

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Outreach programming

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Forestry or related business degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point seeks a Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center who will also serve as a professor in the College of Natural Resources. The role combines 60% administrative leadership, 20% development and outreach, and 20% teaching.

The incumbent will lead budgeting, personnel, and strategic initiatives, while coordinating with UW–Madison Extension and UW–Stevens Point faculty to advance forestry research and education. The position requires a Ph.D.