Statewide Director of County Relations & Logistics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida, through UF/IFAS Extension, seeks an Associate Director of County Logistics for County Relations to lead statewide county‑level partnerships. This role reports to the Director of County Logistics and operates across 67 county Extension offices, coordinating with administrators, commissioners, and state program leaders to strengthen public‑value outcomes.

It requires a master’s degree with relevant experience, exceptional diplomacy, strategic communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with qualifying experience or accomplishments.
• Statewide county-government relations experience.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Florida.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with county administrators, commissioners, and other local-government officials.
• Represent UF/IFAS Extension Administration in executive-level county discussions and statewide meetings.
• Coordinate county visits to understand local priorities and reinforce the county-university partnership.
• Develop executive briefings, impact narratives, and public-value communications for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with directors and program leaders to advance statewide county-relations strategies and resources.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Strategic communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Florida, through UF/IFAS Extension, seeks an Associate Director of County Logistics for County Relations to lead statewide county‑level partnerships. This role reports to the Director of County Logistics and operates across 67 county Extension offices, coordinating with administrators, commissioners, and state program leaders to strengthen public‑value outcomes.

It requires a master’s degree with relevant experience, exceptional diplomacy, strategic communication skills, and