The College of Natural Resources (CNR) Associate Dean of Outreach, Extension, and Extramural Programming will serve on the College's administrative team and is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for outreach and Extension missions of the College, under the direction of the CNR Dean.

This position will serve as a representative of the CNR Dean and will assist the CNR Dean in providing administrative support to all CNR outreach and extension staff and programs. Administrative support relates to facilitating communications/liaison; providing recommendations on programmatic development, implementation and assessment; providing recommendations in budget and fiscal planning and reporting; leading research efforts; assisting the Dean with facilities related to CNR; and providing personnel recommendations to the CNR Dean or acting upon his/her behalf as authorized and delegated by the CNR Dean. As the CNR administrative team develops, specific responsibilities may shift among the associate deans and/or other administrative team members.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in a recognized natural resources and conservation field, paper science and chemical engineering, or higher education/organizational leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional (post-Doctorate) experience.
• History of successful grant writing and/or grants management.
• Experience with public outreach.
• Demonstrated record of successful mentoring of graduate students and/or undergraduate
  students and their research.
• Ability to show sensitivity while maintaining confidentiality for all student/faculty/staff/College issues as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with nontraditional delivery of graduate, undergraduate, or non-credit education.
• Demonstrated record of collaborative decision making.
• Ability to work with legislative contacts (i.e., funding, workforce development, etc.).
• Successful supervisory experience.
• Experience in workforce development planning and implementation.
• Experience or ability to work within the structure and mission of the Cooperative Extension Service with a preference for experience with UW Cooperative Extension.

How to Apply:

This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website. Please complete all required fields and include all the necessary documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click the My Activities link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click Submit Application, you cannot edit or attach any application materials. After applying, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system.

Deadline and Required Materials:

Applications received by 6/8/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments.

Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts