Position Announcement
The UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center is a focal point for interaction between the seed industry and the research and educational resources of the
The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of building a premier entrepreneurial research and education program. The incumbent is responsible and is accountable for the strategic planning and implementation of the overall operation and evaluation of programs and activities that support the Center’s mission, goals, and partnership objectives to increase its capacity to serve as a link between academic research, education programs, and the commercialization of new agricultural technologies.
The Executive Director is accountable for and will:
· provide leadership and management for major gift fund-raising, strategic planning, operations and services, and outreach and communications in order to deliver and expand the Center’s programs and activities.
· take a leading role in establishing mutually beneficial collaborative relationships with intramural and extramural stakeholders, clientele and collaborators;
· work with the Center Academic Director and staff to design and implement programs and services that facilitate partnerships between UC Davis and the national and international seed and plant biotechnology industries.
For a detailed description go to: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers (VL#6917). Submit curriculum vitae, a two-page letter of interest including salary expectations, and the names, addresses and contact information for a minimum of four references to: DeeDee Kitterman, Chair, Search Committee, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 150 Mrak Hall, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Position is open until filled. To receive full consideration applications should be received by January 2, 2007. For more information contact Sue Webster, Program Representative,