Job Description

Executive Director, Natural Resource Users Law & Policy Center (Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist)
Posting Number req19649
Department Nat Res Users Law & Policy Ctr
Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Executive Director of the Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center (NRULPC) engages Arizona Natural Resource Users, landowners and stakeholders, faculty and staff with Arizona Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES), and the James E Rogers College of Law, to set priorities for the NRULPC. The NRULPC supplies Tribes, private landowners, public lands managers, and natural resource users with critical information and technical assistance when they face complex legal environments.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities1. Representation and Management of the NRULPC:
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Coordinates and attends in-person meetings, conferences, and workshops around the state of Arizona and the western U.S. with stakeholders from the mining, ranching, farming, and forestry businesses communities as well as law/policy meetings agencies, including, but not limited to: Farm Bureau, Family Farm Alliance, Agribusiness and Water Council, Arizona Cotton Growers Association, the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, and other local, regional and national groups as considered proper.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 The Executive Director, with the guidance of the Advisory Board, sets the Center\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s agenda based on the needs of natural resource users in Arizona and the western U.S., including ranchers, farmers, and others whose business involves the use of natural resources.2. Collaboration and engagement:
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 The Executive Director collaborates with stakeholders inside and outside the university to design and implement a consultative structure that ensures regular feedback and input and prepares quarterly reports to the advisory board and stakeholders.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 The Executive Director continues ongoing engagement with development teams in natural resource users organizations and state legislators.3. Fundraising:
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 The Director is responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising plan to ensure the NRULPC is self-sustaining.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability and interest to effectively contribute to interdisciplinary teams.
Combining science-based knowledge of natural resource management, law and policy, and economic analyses to promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Knowledge of Arizona and Western U.S. agriculture and natural resource management, law, and policy.
Knowledge of Arizona and Western U.S. agriculture and natural resource business communities.
Evidence of strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Effective and persuasive verbal and written communication and to be an effective collaborator.
Minimum Qualifications

• * Ph.D., J.D., and/or equivalent training and experience in fields closely related to natural resource management, law, and policy.
• * A track record of working with groups and individuals, public and private entities, and producers.
• * A track record of securing extramural funding to support applied research and Extension programs.

Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated skills and experience in:

• * Training students (i.e., the next generation of natural resource science professionals, lawyers, agency heads, politicians, and judges) to critically evaluate complex natural resource law and policy matters using a hands-on approach to learning.
• * Providing access to legal and technical support for individuals and businesses involved in natural resource management that may not have access due to economic, cultural, and/or social constructs.
• * Experience working with both state and federal Government elected officials.
• * Experience working with State and Federal Land Management agencies.

Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure-Eligible (TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $180,000
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 7/8/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Jennifer Gardner Smith, jmgardne@arizona.edu
Open Date 5/30/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Please note the documents required are a CV, Cover Letter and transcripts. Three written references will be requested after the interview process.
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