Director and UW Extension Specialist

## Director and UW Extension Specialist Apply:
Onsite:
Stevens Point, WI:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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* Position Title:

** Director and UW Extension Specialist##
** Job Category:
** Limited##
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* Employment Type:

** Terminal (Fixed Term)##
** Job Profile:
** Outreach Program Director (B)##
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* Job Duties:

** This position is directly responsible for the management and supervision of the Extension Lakes (EL) program in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) including program development and delivery, fiscal management and personnel. Extension Lakes engages in and oversees lake management educational and organizational assistance for lakeshore property owners, lake users, agencies and local communities. The position assists in providing lake district, lake association and lake owners and/or stakeholders capacity building and public policy issues.

This person and EL collaborates in the development of educational programming on a wide range of subjects such as aquatic invasive species, lake monitoring, watersheds and lake ecosystems, land use decision making and human impacts on water, water law, dispute resolution, and community organization options. This position is responsible for program planning and delivery in coordination with the UW-Stevens Point CNR, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the UW-Madison Division of Extension (UWEXT).##

** Key

Job Responsibilities:

*** FISCAL MANAGEMENT (15%)
* Develop annual budget, one-year budget projections, quarterly budget reports, and provide an annual budget report for review by CNR, WDNR, and UWEXT administrators.
* Maintain an accurate, accountable fiscal management system and balanced budget, and complete regular budget updates and modifications as requested.
* Provide administrative oversight related to all grants and contracts of EL in accordance with appropriate state statutes and requirements.
* PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (10%)
* Supervise all students and staff of EL.
* Follow all UWSP/CNR/UWEXT policies related to the hiring and evaluation of those staff.
* Develop and implement a personnel management system that clearly specifies roles and responsibilities of all EL staff and lines of supervision.
* Provide an overview of personnel management in an annual report to CNR, WDNR, and UWEXT Administrators.
* FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (5%)
* Provide oversight and leadership related to the development and maintenance of all EL facilities and equipment.
* LEADERSHIP (70%):
* Direct and supervise the Extension Lakes (EL) programming, budget, and personnel resources;
* Direct and implement strategic planning and actions to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources.
* Leverage WDNR, UW-Stevens Point and UWEXT investments in EL by securing extramural funding to support the EL mission including but not limited to inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students and EL staff in support of strategic actions and programs.
* Serve as the EL liaison to internal and external local, regional, and national stakeholder groups to generate support that advances programming aligned with the EL mission.
* With the EL team, oversee and manage the annual Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide an annual report for review by CNR and WDNR.
* Contribute to the timely planning, evaluation, and reporting of programs through established UWEXT processes.
* When appropriate serve on CNR/UWSP/UWEXT committees and work groups  to contribute expertise and vision are essential.
* Represent UWSP and EL at local, regional, and national levels.##
** Department:
** The College of Natural Resources (CNR) is one of the largest comprehensive natural resources undergraduate programs in North America. Extension Lakes is a UW-Stevens Point, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), and UW-Madison Division of Extension (UWEXT) collaborative outreach and statewide engagement unit. The unit is a statewide focal point for lakes outreach and education by providing resources, training, and support to thousands of people interested in lakes, including waterfront property owners, scientists, water management specialists, educators, students, and the general public.##

** Compensation & Benefits:
** The Director and UW Extension Specialist is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual…