Statewide Extension Leader for Water & Natural Resources

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida, situated on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL, seeks a State Program Leader for UF/IFAS Extension Initiatives 2, 3 and 4. This 12-month statewide faculty leadership role provides strategic vision, administrative leadership, and collaboration with county faculty, state specialists, and external partners.

Rank possibilities include Extension Agent III/IV, Program Extension Agent III/IV, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• For Extension Agent III/IV: master’s degree in a discipline relevant to Initiatives 2–4.
• For Program Extension Agent III/IV: master’s degree in a discipline relevant to Initiatives 2–4.
• For Associate Professor/Professor: Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Initiatives 2–4.
• Proven leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating educational or outreach programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to UF’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary statewide leadership for Initiatives 2, 3 and 4 and support strategic priorities.
• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of statewide plans of work.
• Coordinate statewide meetings, retreats, and planning activities.
• Promote interdisciplinary approaches integrating research, Extension, and stakeholders.
• Manage financial resources and programmatic portfolios as assigned.
• Support grant development and external funding efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Job description

The University of Florida, situated on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL, seeks a State Program Leader for UF/IFAS Extension Initiatives 2, 3 and 4. This 12-month statewide faculty leadership role provides strategic vision, administrative leadership, and collaboration with county faculty, state specialists, and external partners.

Rank possibilities include Extension Agent III/IV, Program Extension Agent III/IV, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications.