Director, Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements - Oakland, CA,

Position: Director, Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements - Oakland, CA, Job ID 89115
Director, Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements – Oakland, CA, Job

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

This position is responsible for administration of policy, compliance, ethics, and Programmatic Agreements.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Office of Policy, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements (PCPA), within the Office of the Controller and Business Services (OCBS), provides leadership for UC ANR policies, compliance obligations, and programmatic agreements, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs). The Director of Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements ensures UC ANR's statewide, regional, and county operations comply with University policy and state and federal law, while applying expert knowledge of University of California (UC) policies and regulatory requirements to guide contract terms, agreements, and governance decisions.

The Director is the division's central resource for all policy matters. The Director oversees policy development, compliance reviews, and programmatic updates. The role includes evaluating emerging laws and regulations, managing delegations of authority, overseeing conflict of interest reporting, and ensuring compliance with state information and transparency laws. The Director also leads UC ANR's records management and privacy programs to promote consistent and lawful information practices.

The Director acts as liaison with the Office of the General Counsel and UCOP administrative offices, advising senior leadership on legal, compliance, and procedural matters. The Director supports the UC ANR Controller, who serves as Campus Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) and Locally Designated Official (LDO). The Director contributes to systemwide committees, task forces, and delivers compliance training for UC ANR staff as needed.

In addition, the Director is responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of unit staff. In this role, the Director fosters a culture of service excellence, accountability, and technological proficiency in support of UC ANR's mission.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

This position reports directly to the UC ANR Controller. The selected candidate may designate either Oakland, CA, or Davis, CA, as their primary work location. The position currently follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of two days per week on-site, with additional on-site presence and travel between locations as needed based on business needs.

Pay Scale: $ 124,700/year to $ 182,800/year
Budget: $140,000/year to $165,000/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10/12/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

25%

Project Policy Analysis:

Lead the planning, development, and administration of UC ANR policies. Oversee the policy management system and ensure alignment with University-wide standards and applicable laws. Manage complex project and policy analyses and oversee the quality and timely completion of projects. Serve as liaison to the UC Office of the President and Systemwide Policy Officers.

20%

Ethics & Compliance:

Provides leadership and oversight of compliance governance, policies and procedures, training and education, communications and reporting, internal monitoring, and auditing. Plays a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans and priorities. Serves as a subject-matter expert and manages complex analyses of compliance programs, policies, processes, and risks. Ensures alignment with applicable laws, University policies, and ethical standards.

Supports the UC ANR Controller in their roles as Campus Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) and Locally…