Assistant Director And Program Leader, Environmental & Natural Resource Programs

University of Maryland Extension

College Park, MD, US
Base: $150,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Ph.d. in environmental science or related field
Tenured professor rank eligibility
Statewide travel with valid driver's license
This tenured administrative position provides leadership for the University of Maryland Extension within a broad array of Environmental & Natural Resources program areas

Job Summary

  • This tenured administrative position provides leadership for the University of Maryland Extension within a broad array of Environmental & Natural Resources program areas.
  • The role requires securing extramural funding from federal, state, and private sources while managing budgets and reporting outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellence in human relationship skills to mentor faculty, oversee research-based extension programs, and drive strategic planning.

Matching Summary

This tenured administrative position provides leadership for the University of Maryland Extension within a broad array of Environmental & Natural Resources program areas.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in environmental science or related field
  • Tenured professor rank eligibility
  • Statewide travel with valid driver's license
  • Extramural funding acquisition experience
  • Faculty recruitment and performance evaluation
  • Budget and administrative program management

Nice-to-have

  • Seven years university experience in ENR fields
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration success
  • Outreach to diverse socio-economic backgrounds
  • Experience with Maryland Sea Grant coordination

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in environmental science, natural resources, wildlife, forest resources, fisheries, or marine science
  • Qualification for tenure at Principal Agent or Professor rank
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide and nationally
  • Successful completion of Criminal History Record Check
  • Completion of employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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