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Academic Program Management Officer

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Date Posted November 05, 2025
Location Five Points, CA
Category Agriculture / Education
Job type Full-Time

Company description

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Job description

Academic Program Management Officer 4 Five Points, CA, Job ID 82245

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

UC ANR Academic Program Management Officer 4 - Five Points, CA, Job ID 82245

Pay Scale: $95,600.00/year to $138,700.00/year

The WSREC Beginning Farmer Training Program Coordinator will lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive beginning farmer training program at the West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC). This leadership role will coordinate strategic planning, partner engagement, curriculum development, and infrastructure setup. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with UC ANR programs (including SAREP, F3, and WSREC leadership), community-based organizations, and regional partners to develop a multi-year training program that supports farmworkers and aspiring farmers in gaining the knowledge, skills, land access, and business tools needed to start independent farm operations. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility assessments, managing budgets, overseeing bilingual outreach and training delivery, supervising staff, building partnerships for land access and value-added opportunities, and evaluating program impact. This position requires expertise in community or adult education, agricultural systems, program management, and strong bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills. Travel will be required between WSREC, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) and UCCE Fresno locations, as well as site visits with partner organizations and potential participants.Shared temporary office space will be made available in Parlier, CA and Fresno, CA.

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed, and ends one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension if funding permits.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

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