Executive Director, Natural Resource Users Law

6 months ago


Tucson, United States The University of Arizona Full time
Executive Director, Natural Resource Users Law & Policy Center (Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist) Posting Number req19649 Department Nat Res Users Law & Policy Ctr Department Website Link Medical Sub-Speciality Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Executive Director of the Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center (NRULPC) engages Arizona Natural Resource Users, landowners and stakeholders, faculty and staff with Arizona Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES), and the James E Rogers College of Law, to set priorities for the NRULPC. The NRULPC supplies Tribes, private landowners, public lands managers, and natural resource users with critical information and technical assistance when they face complex legal environments.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

1. Representation and Management of the NRULPC: 
• Coordinates and attends in-person meetings, conferences, and workshops around the state of Arizona and the western with stakeholders from the mining, ranching, farming, and forestry businesses communities as well as law/policy meetings agencies, including, but not limited to: Farm Bureau, Family Farm Alliance, Agribusiness and Water Council, Arizona Cotton Growers Association, the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, and other local, regional and national groups as considered proper.
• The Executive Director, with the guidance of the Advisory Board, sets the Center’s agenda based on the needs of natural resource users in Arizona and the western , including ranchers, farmers, and others whose business involves the use of natural resources. 

2. Collaboration and engagement:
• The Executive Director collaborates with stakeholders inside and outside the university to design and implement a consultative structure that ensures regular feedback and input and prepares quarterly reports to the advisory board and stakeholders.
• The Executive Director continues ongoing engagement with development teams in natural resource users organizations and state legislators. 

3. Fundraising: 
• The Director is responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising plan to ensure the NRULPC is self-sustaining.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability and interest to effectively contribute to interdisciplinary teams.
Combining science-based knowledge of natural resource management, law and policy, and economic analyses to promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Knowledge of Arizona and Western agriculture and natural resource management, law, and policy.
Knowledge of Arizona and Western agriculture and natural resource business communities.
Evidence of strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Effective and persuasive verbal and written communication and to be an effective collaborator.

Minimum Qualifications * , , and/or equivalent training and experience in fields closely related to natural resource management, law, and policy. * A track record of working with groups and individuals, public and private entities, and producers. * A track record of securing extramural funding to support applied research and Extension programs. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated skills and experience in: * Training students (, the next generation of natural resource science professionals, lawyers, agency heads, politicians, and judges) to critically evaluate complex natural resource law and policy matters using a hands-on approach to learning. * Providing access to legal and technical support for individuals and businesses involved in natural resource management that may not have access due to economic, cultural, and/or social constructs. * Experience working with both state and federal Government elected officials. * Experience working with State and Federal Land Management agencies. Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Tenure-Eligible (TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Agriculture and Extension Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $180,000 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 7/8/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Jennifer Gardner Smith, Open Date 5/30/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed

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