SGMA Technical Assistance for Small Farms – Academic Coordinator II – UC SAREP – 26-02

Extension Education and Outreach

Project
and Grant Management:

Statewide Leadership and Content Expertise:

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Counties of
Responsibility: The Academic Coordinator will coordinate statewide SGMA technical assistance efforts for small farms in California,
with a focus on regions with critically over drafted groundwater basins and underserved demographics of small-scale farmers. These include
the San Joaquin Valley, Central Coast, and inland Southern California. Counties in these priority regions include Kings, Tulare, Fresno,
Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties.

Reporting Relationship: The position serves under the administrative and programmatic guidance of the UC
SAREP Associate Director for Small Farms.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Required
Qualifications

Education: A master’s degree in water resources, hydrology, water management, environmental
engineering, or a related field with strong experience and technical competence in groundwater management and policy is required at the time
of appointment.

Additional Requirements:

“Misconduct” means any violation of
the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of
policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical
conduct, as defined by the employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
[https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third
Parties
[https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]
APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in
Employment
[https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf]

Desired Qualifications and
Experience

Skills Required

To be successful Academic Coordinators require skills in
the following:

Technical Competence

Communication

Collaboration, Teamwork, and
Flexibility

Interest in Continued and Lifelong Learning

About UC ANR

UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC)
system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational
programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is
part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities
with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse
communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate
change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators.
Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and
globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 250 UC ANR academics conduct research,
extension, and education serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations, including county-based UCCE offices, 13 statewide programs and
institutes, and 9 research and extension centers. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California’s
reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR
will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Learn more about

Salary & Benefits

Salary: The salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series
from Step 1 – $84,246 to Step 3 – $92,330 annually. The Step placement in this series is based on experience and professional
qualifications. For information regarding the Academic Coordinator series salary scales, please refer to: [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t36-ii.pdf]

This
appointment is a limited term appointment. The merit cycle is every two years. The performance in the position will be evaluated annually.
The position will be extended based on the continued need for the position, performance and availability of
funding.

Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement
plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. For more information, refer to the UC
Benefits website at: [https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html]

How to
Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/
and choose “applicants” (refer to position #26-02)

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets
must be received by March 5, 2026 (open until filled).

Questions?
Contact Katie Kilbane at klkilbane@ucanr.edu

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring work authorization without
need of employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment period.

University of California Cooperative
Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective
bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional
requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free
environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is
strictly prohibited.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
  (Optional)
• References – Please provide 3 references including names, titles, emails and phone
  numbers.
• College Level Transcripts – Electronic transcripts or legible scanned copies (PDF) of
  original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify course work completed, grades earned, degrees conferred and confer dates.
  Please DO NOT send transcripts that are password protected.