UAF Cooperative Extension Director

Are you a dynamic leader that has experience with Extension organizational design and implementation?

This position manages multiple projects and programs simultaneously while leading the statewide team day-to-day. Success at obtaining external funding in support of Extension programming will be an emphasis of the position due to past reductions in state allocations. Active stewardship in the development of programs to meet CES standards, activities and outreach that align and reflect the mission of UAF, IANRE, NIFA and Alaskan communities will be required. Acting as a national representative for UAF CES both in-person and remotely as well as fostering external partnerships are paramount to the success of this position.

The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Extension (IANRE) is seeking a dynamic person to lead Cooperative Extension Service (CES) in Alaska. This person will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of all Extension programming, evaluation, and reporting statewide. This position will be responsible for setting the vision for Extension in Alaska and directing CES in collaboration with the IANRE Director and leadership. Coordination of CES program area leads to develop activities and outreach that align and reflect the mission of UAF, IANRE, NIFA and Alaskan communities will be paramount. Acting as a national representative for CES both in-person and remotely will be required.

Advanced leadership, collaboration, program development, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership strategies to build consensus and implement organizational change. Experience working with diverse groups to develop and explain processes & procedures. Preferred experience working in an academic setting facilitating Extension programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human development, education, agriculture, business, extension or related field and seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in University Cooperative Extension Service. Experience in leadership of groups across diverse cultural and geographic settings, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain an Alaska Driver's License upon hire.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 83, based on education and experience.

"All final candidates will be asked to deliver a 30 minute presentation to an audience of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Extension personnel, university wide community and the general public on the following:  
"Share your vision for a statewide Cooperative Extension program appropriate for Alaska over the next decade, given our economic, geographic, and climatic challenges" a question and answer session will follow the presentation. "

Applications for submission has been extended to January 10, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE January 9, 2025.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1846

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.