Position Summary
Position Description
INTRODUCTION As a founding College of the University of Hawai‘i in 1907, CTAHR Is central to the land-grant mission of UH Manoa. It is the premier resource for tropical and/or island agricultural systems and natural resources management in the Asia-Pacific region, and provides a strong research, outreach/extension and educational support and foster tropical agricultural systems for viable communities, a diversified economy, and a healthy environment. (For more information about the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and the College, please go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu and https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops objectives, priorities and plans for CTAHR research and extension programs with emphasis upon the needs of the country.
Coordinates with the appropriate department chairperson if instruction is to be carried out locally or by distance education.
Participates with CTAHR department chairpersons and the Dean’s office in the development of statewide plans for the development of agricultural industries, commodities and natural and human resources to assure coordination between county and state plans.
Reviews and recommends funding for annual county plans of work and projects prepared by faculty members in the county based on county plans and priorities.
Monitors and evaluates county programs and prepare reports in accordance with federal, state, University and CTAHR regulation and requirements.
Organizes CTAHR county staff and faculty participation in county projects and community development and improvement activities.
Exercises academic and professional leadership in planning and carrying out program activities based on professional respect and trust and principles of academic responsibility and collegiality.
Exercises independent judgement in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals.
Responsible for the operations and maintenance of research stations and extensions offices.
Collaborates with the CTAHR Dean’s Office and other county administrators to assure uniform, statewide policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment and recommends CIP projects as necessary.
Hires, supervises and evaluates county secretarial staff, farm manager, and agricultural technicians in conjunction with the farm manager.
In partnership with the department chair, determines priorities for hiring of county-based faculty, development of position descriptions, identifying search committee participants and reviewing search committee recommendations to hire; and/or may submit individual hiring recommendations, as needed.
Responsible for custody, allocation and maintenance of budgets, space, equipment, and facilities for all research, extension, and instruction activities in the country.
Provides assessment of all county-based faculty in the promotion and tenure process to the dean.
Assesses all county-based APT’s in the evaluation process.
Administers other applicable fiscal and personnel policies and procedures.
Officially represents the College in dealing with county government, federal and state agencies (including regulatory agencies) located in the country, various advisory groups, industry and community organizations and leaders, and the general public. Maintains an effective working relation with these organizations and individuals.
Serves as a public service leader in the community and interacts with other leadership segments in the county.
Represents county interests in the planning and program activities of the College.
Secures resources to support county-based programs and projects from extramural sources.
Markets CTAHR programs and activities.
Conducts special projects of importance to the College. These projects may include scholarly work in research, instruction or outreach as they relate to Kaua’i County.
Performs other duties as necessary and as delegated by the Dean, CTAHR.