UC ANR Policy Institute - Academic Coordinator II; Associate Director - Davis, CA; AP

Application Window

Open date: October 10, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 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 Overview: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for an Associate Director/Academic Coordinator II with the UC ANR Policy Institute.

Location Headquarters: UC ANR, Davis, CA.

Purpose: The Associate Director/Academic Coordinator II will provide statewide coordination and leadership for activities of the UC ANR Policy Institute. Specifically, this position will collaborate with the Director to develop new sources of funding including preparing grant applications and engaging with donors. This position will also communicate science-based research, pursue new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers internal and external to UC ANR, oversee contracts and grants, build relationships with local, state, and federal policymakers, and serve as a resource for UC academics engaging in science-to-policy work.

The Policy Institute will be the one-stop shop for policymakers to find and access scientists and cutting-edge research on issues critical to California, connect affiliated researchers to cross-disciplinary work, and establish a policy advisory board to identify priority research areas, grant opportunities, and partnerships. It will conduct original research and real-time economic analyses to remain relevant and responsive to timely issues.

Alignment: In UC ANR's Vision 2040, California’s regulatory environment requires science-based input and community engagement to inform policy decisions and implementation. The Institute supports UC ANR’s mission to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California through equitable and collaborative science-based solutions.

Clientele: The Policy Institute serves UC researchers, local/state/federal policymakers, partner organizations, and stakeholders.

• Provide statewide coordination for activities of the UC ANR Policy Institute.
• Lead and contribute to effective communication efforts (e.g., develop and maintain websites, social media, blogs, and other media).
• Develop, adapt, implement, and evaluate program activities, training, curriculum, and other educational activities and multi-media materials aligned with strategic plan and/or clientele needs.
• Write policy briefs and support academics in writing policy briefs.
• Develop proposals for extramural funding (e.g., grants, contracts, gifts/donations).
• Effectively communicate science-based research to a variety of audiences.
• Collaborate with other UC ANR academics, campus-based specialists and faculty and/or others to address priority issues.
• Oversee contracts and grants.
• Serve as a resource for UC academics engaging in science-to-policy work.
• Design and deliver professional development opportunities for academics engaging in science-to-policy communications.
• Create a positive environment that supports the success of the unit team and team members; set goals and target outputs for shared clarity of vision.
• Represent UC ANR professionally; liaise with agencies and institutions in the public and private sectors.
• Be an effective listener and communicator; take responsibility for actions, motivate others, and keep commitments.
• Interact with UC ANR Program Teams, specialists, campus-based faculty, and others to develop and expand Policy Institute goals.
• Participate in professional organizations and collaborate with federal, state, and county governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and meet with key stakeholders (e.g., industry partners, donors, policymakers, and officials).
• Commit to ongoing self-improvement and lifelong learning.
• Promote and operationalize UC ANR’s…