Maui County Administrator CTAHR​/Maui

Maui County Administrator

Provides leadership for College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Extension, Research, and Instructional programs in Maui county. Manages and maintains two CTAHR Cooperative Extension offices and four Research stations in Maui County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for and coordinates all CTAHR research, extension, and instruction activities for Maui County.
• In conjunction with department chairpersons, develops objectives, priorities, and plans for CTAHR research, extension, and instruction programs with emphasis upon the needs of the county.
• Participates with CTAHR department chairpersons and cabinet administrators in the development of statewide plans for the development of agricultural industries, commodities, and natural and human resources to assure coordination between county and State plans.
• Reviews and recommends funding through departments for annual county plans of work and projects prepared by faculty members in the county based on county plans and priorities.
• Monitors and evaluates county programs and prepares reports in accordance with Federal, State, University, and CTAHR regulations and requirements.
• Organizes for CTAHR county staff participation in county projects and community development and improvement activities.
• Exercises academic and professional leadership in planning and carrying out program activities based on professional respect and trust and principles of academic responsibility and collegiality. Exercises independent judgement in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals.
• Responsible for the operations and maintenance of research stations and extension offices. Including repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment and recommends CIP projects as necessary.
• Collaborates with the CTAHR Cabinet and other county administrators to assure uniform, statewide policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates county staff.
• Responsible for custody, allocation and maintenance of budgets, space, equipment, and facilities for all research, extension, and instruction activities in the county.
• Assesses all county-based faculty in the promotion and tenure process at the direction of the dean.
• Administers applicable fiscal and personnel policies and procedures.
• Represents the College in the county and represents county interests in dealings with other units in the College. Represents county interests in the planning and program activities of the College.
• Officially represent the College in dealings with the county government, Federal, and State agencies (including regulatory agencies) located in the county, various advisory groups, industry and community organizations and leaders, and the general public. Maintains an effective working relation with these organizations and individuals.
• Serves as a public service leader in the community and interacts with other leadership segments in the county.
• Secures support from the academic departments and other College units in support of county programs and projects.
• Secures resources to support county-based programs and projects form extramural sources.
• Markets CTAHR programs and activities.
• Conducts special projects of importance to the College. These projects may include scholarly work in research, instruction, or outreach.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in an area related to agriculture, natural resource management or human resources.
• Attained the academic rank of I4, F4, R4, or A4 (associate professor, associate researcher, associate specialist, or associate extension agent); or has demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
• Professional administrative experience such as 4H Director, Graduate Chair, Undergraduate Chair, Department Chair, County Administrator, Assistant Dean, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with applied research and extension programs.
• Ability to plan and implement programs and projects for the benefit of Maui County;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and volunteers.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to provide academic, programmatic and professional leadership and mentorship.

Desirable Qualifications

• Attained the academic rank of I5, F5, R5, A5 (full professor, researcher, specialist, or extension agent), or has demonstrated a…