Academic Coordinator - Student Farm Ecological Garden Manager and Educator

Position overview

Salary range for this position is $66,798-$100,762. Off-scale salaries, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Open date:
September 11, 2026

Next review date:
Monday, Nov 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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.

Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative. Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.

The Student Farm serves UC Davis students and faculty and the public with diverse learning, teaching, research and outreach opportunities focused on the plant sciences and sustainable agriculture and food systems. Knowledge and skills are developed within diverse classroom, laboratory and in-field settings through formal courses, student internships, scientific experimentation and programs offered to a variety of campus and public audiences.

The Student Farm collaborates with college and other campus faculty and staff, student organizations, statewide UC personnel and various public, private and non-profit organizations in developing and delivering its programs.

The Ecological Garden provides a richly diverse model for home and community-scale food production, sustainable land stewardship, and cut flower production, and is the site of many Student Farm educational and community activities. Within the Ecological Garden, students learn, practice and explore various aspects of ecological horticulture and landscape management through numerous internships and course activities. The purpose of these opportunities is to enhance student and public understanding of ecology, horticulture, agriculture and food systems in California, with a focus on the relationships between culture, community and ecosystem.

The Flower Project uses some areas of the Ecological Garden along with other Student Farm spaces to teach about, grow and sell cut flowers. The Ecological Garden is also the primary site for the Kids in the Garden Program.

The Academic Coordinator (AC) position directs, manages and coordinates all activities, resources, and educational programming of the Ecological Garden and Flower Project, including coordinating with faculty affiliated with Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Plant Sciences, Landscape Design, Chicana/o Studies, Native American Studies, and other departments. The AC oversees the coordinated design, management, maintenance and utilization of the Ecological Garden, Student Farm Field House and associated facilities.

The AC collaborates with other programs of the Student Farm, the Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI), the college, and other organizations across the campus and region to promote agricultural sustainability, land stewardship, and garden-based learning.

• Sets goals and priorities for educational programmatic activities for the Ecological Garden, Flower Project, and affiliated programing rooted in experiential and garden-based learning - including activities related to ecological horticulture, cut flower production,…