Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration

Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration - Academic Administrator Series (25-07)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window

Open date: March 6, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Position Overview
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks a highly motivated individual with an exceptional academic record to serve as Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration.
The Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration (hereafter referred to as the Vice Provost) provides leadership and advocacy for a unified University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (hereafter referred to as UC ANR) program with strong statewide, campus, and local engagement. This senior programmatic leadership position is responsible for guiding academic programs, specifically the UC ANR Institutes, Program Areas, and Statewide Programs. The Vice Provost serves as the administrative leader for these programs, with each program leader reporting to the Vice Provost. The Vice Provost uses a transdisciplinary approach to ensure that programmatic and research priorities are advanced across UC ANR through the development and efficient deployment of resources.
Location Headquarters: UC ANR Building, 2801 Second Street, Davis, California
Major Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Administration of Program

The Vice Provost provides leadership to an academic and staff team to ensure (a) clientele needs are assessed; (b) priority program goals are developed; (c) programs are implemented; and (d) outcomes and impacts are measured and communicated. Over time, the Vice Provost strengthens and expands the delivery of ANR programs.

The Vice Provost encourages and explores new ideas and innovative changes, fosters positive transformation, and provides active, ongoing advocacy and support for UC ANR programs.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice Provost facilitates execution of UC ANR's mission, vision and strategic plan to establish programmatic priorities. The Vice Provost ensures that the statewide programs and institutes and the program teams are advancing UC ANR Research and Program priorities through procurement and efficient deployment of resources, including identification and pursuit of resource opportunities.

The Vice Provost initiates and facilitates enhanced communication and collaboration among programs.

The Vice Provost is responsible for program and institute personnel performance reviews and evaluations of direct reports. The Vice Provost must demonstrate effective management of personnel, including oversight, annual evaluations, merits, and promotions and work with the Vice Provost of Academic Personnel to improve staff expertise and support professional development.

The Vice Provost serves as a member of the UC ANR Program Council which advises the UC ANR Vice President on UC ANR-wide planning and delivery of programs and develops recommendations for allocation of UC ANR resources.
Administrative Policy

The Vice Provost understands and uniformly applies UC policies; provides useful and timely feedback; takes timely disciplinary action as per UC and county policy, if necessary; and works with team members to meet deadlines for required records and reports.
Budget and Funding

The Vice Provost helps secure resources and other support; effectively manages and equitably allocates resources among programs to address established priorities; monitors the use of resources and complies with all relevant policies; maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners to form strong support networks for UC ANR; and reports on programmatic impacts to funding partners and agencies.
Human Resources (includes Diversity, Health and Safety, and Principles of Community)

Interpersonal Relationships: The Vice Provost listens and communicates effectively; takes responsibility for his/her own actions; motivates others; keeps commitments; and cultivates political and industry support for UC ANR.

Academic, Research, and Administrative Staff: The Vice Provost demonstrates concern for all staff; effectively manages all direct reports via personnel supervision, oversight, annual evaluations, merits and promotions, and takes appropriate disciplinary actions; makes effective use of staff expertise to strengthen the team; and invests in improving all staff expertise and supporting professional development, onboarding, and mentoring of program leaders. Direct reports include the directors of statewide programs and institutes and the program area chairs.
Advocacy and Communication

The Vice Provost actively advocates for UC ANR program awareness and support.

The Vice Provost serves the California public by participating in activities of public agencies and organizations.
Technical Competence and Impact

The Vice Provost contributes leadership expertise as opportunities arise, although main contribution comes from helping groups within UC ANR have focus and impact.
Collaboration, Teamwork & Flexibility

The Vice Provost collaborates closely with the AVP, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development, and the Executive Director of Human Resources to organize the broad array of activities and efforts within UC ANR into a cohesive integrated system.

The Vice Provost works with the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development to guide UC ANR academics to address priority issues for UC ANR in collaboration with the Directors of County Cooperative Extension and the Research and Extension Center System.

The Vice Provost will perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development & Lifelong Learning

Maintain a program of continuous self-improvement by participating in in-service training, seminars, workshops, work group & program team meetings, short courses, professional society meetings and other relevant opportunities.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /DEI

Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and all University policies regarding affirmative action, including prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry or marital status.

Promote, in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the affirmative action goals established by UC ANR.

Take all measures necessary to assure that any employee or volunteer workers supervised by this position fulfill their affirmative action responsibilities.

Identify any barriers to clientele participation related to ethnicity, gender, or other characteristic of concern under the University's affirmative action policies, and take corrective action as needed to remove such barriers.
Reporting Relationship: The Vice Provost reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension (AVP).
Qualifications and Skills Required
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, or related human resources programs, is required at the time of appointment.
Key Qualifications

Demonstrated organizational and management skills with abilities to facilitate and conduct group processes

Demonstrated ability to supervise academic and staff employees is required. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. A minimum of five years of experience managing multidisciplinary academic programs and the ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures are desirable. Experience in the land grant system or a structure similar to UC is highly desirable. Skills to communicate effectively in a second language are desirable.

The position requires the ability to handle complex UC ANR responsibilities with autonomy. Experience in leading a large multifaceted organization is essential, including extensive experience in management of multiple programs, personnel and budgets. Incumbent must have demonstrated exceptional organizational, people, and decision-making skills as well as planning and prioritization experience. Strong understanding of Cooperative Extension and the Land Grant mission. Extensive state and national travel are required.
Additional Requirements

Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License to drive a university vehicle.

This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.

A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) . click apply for full job details