California State University, Fresno Foundation

*COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES - INSTITUTE *FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (IFA) **JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #24-605

POSITION SUMMARY:

Full-time, benefited position with the Institute for Food and Agriculture (IFA) through the California State University, Fresno Foundation.

IFA is an affiliate of the California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at California State University, Fresno. IFA provides pre- and post-award support for faculty and staff engaged in a wide range of agricultural research projects and coordinates agricultural technology development, training, and demonstration activities for industry. IFA also provides support for faculty and students engaged in international research and learning experiences as well as facilitate visits from international scholars to the Jordan College.

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The Coordinator of Research, Operations and Activities (Coordinator) requires a leader with a strong background in innovation, research, and outreach. Along with the IFA Director, the IFA Coordinator of Research, Operations, and Activities will assist in the development and implementation of strategies that support grantsmanship, industry partnerships, and collaborations both within and outside of Jordan College.

The position is funded for at least three (3) years with annual renewal dependent upon high quality performance. Under the general supervision of the Dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and in collaboration with the IFA Director, the incumbent will work closely with faculty in the Jordan College to fulfill the Institute for Food and Agricultures (IFA) mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB

FUNCTIONS:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Developing and maintaining IFA budgets and operational policies and procedures.

Integrating IFA operations and activities with other California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) Centers and with the Jordan Colleges academic programs.

Collaborating with all programs within the Jordan College and promoting collaborations with other institutions.

Representing IFA to external audiences and developing productive relationships with the agricultural community including industry, organizations, and agencies.

Generating external support for IFAs research and outreach programs, as well as matching CATI funding for research and dissemination.

Working with faculty and staff to initiate and support IFA applied research and outreach programs.

Overseeing activities which include internally and externally funded research and outreach programs.