NATURE AND PURPOSE

Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. This service may be provided to academic departments, to organized research units, to students, or to the general public. Determination of the appropriate level for an appointment for an Academic Coordinator shall take into consideration such factors as program scope and complexity. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative. Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.

The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS), a unit of the Institute of the Environment (IE), is a leader in the interdisciplinary study of critical water issues. This Academic Coordinator II will serve as Deputy Director of CWS. Under the general direction of the Center Faculty Director, working with the Institute of the Environment staff, the Deputy Director is responsible for the leadership and management of CWS. Areas of responsibility consist of Planning, Operations, Administration, Programs, and Facilities that support the CWS mission, including: Research Administration, Information Technology, Strategic and Budget Planning, Fiscal Oversight, Compliance and Risk Management, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Communication and Outreach, and Facilities Maintenance. The Deputy Director may instigate and manage a variety of complex multidisciplinary science and policy research projects involving personnel from departments and schools across the campus and funding from multiple project sponsors. With the Faculty Director, the Deputy Director may pursue funding opportunities to support areas in need of additional resources. Finally, the Deputy Director acts as a CWS representative on campus and beyond.

Read more at: https://watershed.ucdavis.edu/news/now-hiring-academic-coordinator-ii-deputy-director-center-watershed-sciences