Senior Associate Vice President for Extension

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0040649

Location: Little Rock
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Type of Position:
Senior Administration –
Academic Deans

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work
Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of
Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty
based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural
Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was
established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest
of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a
vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

Below you will find the details for the
position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the
position, please click the Apply link/button.

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reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division’s Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.

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posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Department:
Division of
Agriculture

Department’s Website:

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:
The University of
Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA) seeks a visionary leader to serve as our next Senior Associate Vice President for Extension
(SAVP Extension). The SAVP Extension will serve as the Director of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service with responsibilities for
operations, management, programs, stakeholder relations and services involving about 600 appointed full-time and 200 part-time personnel.
This includes management of federal, state, and county appropriated funds along with grant and gift resources, and an annual budget of $61
M. The position is headquartered in Little Rock and directly supervises an executive team including Associate Directors, Assistant
Directors, District Directors, and other administrative staff. The Cooperative Extension Service has outlying Centers in Lonoke and Newport,
with county agents and staff in all 75 Arkansas counties, and faculty and staff on seven Experiment Station Centers and two University
campuses.

The UADA includes the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station along with
strong linkages to the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Our employees are diverse and work
in an equally diverse set of disciplines and focuses. We serve with a zeal to help others, embrace a collaborative spirit, and share common
values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, relevance, and excellence. More information on the UADA and Arkansas Cooperative
Extension can be found at www.uada.edu and www.uaex.uada.edu

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide visionary leadership for the Arkansas Cooperative
Extension Service in alignment with UADA overall strategic goals
* Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Extension
programs that address the needs of Arkansas stakeholders and ensure that Extension programs are evidence-based, research-driven, and
responsive to emerging issues and challenges
* Cultivate strong multidisciplinary teams that connect Land-Grant mission areas and
promote a culture of collaboration, dynamic innovation, and continuous improvement
* Build partnerships with relevant stakeholder
groups, external organizations, agencies, and industry leaders to enhance program effectiveness and leverage resources
* Advocate for
Extension at the county, state, national and international level, with enthusiasm for interacting with a wide range of constituencies
*
Recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse workforce while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity,
and inclusion
* Ensure compliance with federal, state and local law as well as policies of the USDA and other governmental or official
bodies, the Division of Agriculture, and the UA System
* Responsible for all financial activities of the organization including the
management of federal, state and county appropriations as well as numerous grants and
gifts

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate in agricultural sciences,
  family and consumer sciences, human environmental sciences, public policy, leadership, extension education, or related
  fields.
• Experience in administration, financial management, and leadership in Cooperative Extension
• Excellent oral, written,
  and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to effectively
  perform all responsibilities including irregular hours and extensive travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad
  experience in extension, research, teaching and the Land Grant University mission is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the history
  and philosophy of Cooperative Extension with an appreciation for traditional local, state, and national extension work along with efficiency
  of operations and communication of impact preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of county, state, regional and national extension
  programs and practices is strongly preferred. Broad knowledge and experience of agriculture, family science, youth education, environmental
  education and community/economic development preferred.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the essential linkages with research and
  teaching missions and ability to create and nurture new partnerships including non-traditional ones preferred.
• Knowledge and
  appreciation of different administrative structures within land-grant university systems that enhance and preserve local and state relevance
  of research and extension missions preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in emerging technology and social media and appreciation for
  the value of information technology at an organizational level are preferred.

Additional Information:

For technical
assistance with your application or to provide additional documentation, email humanresources@uada.edu 

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and
experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three
Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Unofficial/Official
Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit the following 1) Letter of
application including a summary of relevant experiences and accomplishments; 2) A detailed vitae, and 3) a list of three references with
e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

For technical assistance with the application or to provide additional application documents,
email humanresources@uada.edu

Screening of applicants will begin August 1, 2023 and
will continue until a qualified candidate is identified.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Christina Breckenridge, Chief
of Staff, clmiller@uasys.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University
of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle
Reports Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions
for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry
check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information
alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information
will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas System
Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and
program participation.  The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such
practices are basic to human dignity.  As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other
legally protected status.  Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.  All
applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical
Activity:
Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking,
Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical
Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes