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Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) Director (Administrator I)
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Position Number: 1091874
Location: Fresno, CA
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) Director (Administrator I)
California State University, Fresno

Salary:
The salary is competitive and is negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position with an attractive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, 12+ paid holidays, excellent choice of medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Overview:
It is the goal of the Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) to be a worldclass center of excellence that effectively meets the research and educational needs of students and the broader grape and wine community. VERC serves the grape and wine industry by developing and applying new and emerging technologies in viticulture, enology and related disciplines. The Center's research program is strongly supported by the Jordan College, the Department of Viticulture and Enology, the California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI), the Center for Irrigation Technology, the Institute for Food and Agriculture, the University Agricultural Laboratory (UAL), the Jordan College Graduate Lab, the newly opened Jordan Agricultural Research Center, the Olam Sensory Laboratory, and the V.E. Petrucci Library, just to name a few.

VERC provides research laboratory space, major instrumentation, outreach event support, endowed student research assistantships, and industry supported research chairs. The UAL includes a 120 acre vineyard, raisin processing plant, and the nation's first commercial winery located within a college campus. The V.E. Petrucci Library, a collection of Henry Madden Library embedded within the Department, is dedicated to resources related to viticulture and enology. Librarian research support helps students, faculty, and members of the industry access and use these resources. For more than a century, Fresno State's viticulture and enology programs and our students have benefitted from close connections and collaboration with the grape and wine industry and our strong, involved, and successful alumni throughout California and the world.

The Department of Viticulture and Enology provides a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students with a practical hands-on education through its degree, certificate, and solution-focused research programs. The Department currently serves approximately 150 students through its MS in Viticulture and Enology, BS in Enology, BS in Viticulture, and Certificate of special Study in Enology. These academic programs are supported by a strong faculty and staff with a commitment to education, research, and industry outreach and service.

Position Summary:
Major Duties of the job include:

The successful candidate will be expected to provide research leadership for the Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) including, but not limited to: (1) promoting and facilitating leadingedge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research in areas related to the viticulture and enology industry; (2) increasing internal and external research opportunities for faculty, staff and students within VERC, and the Department of Viticulture and Enology (VE); (3) developing effective liaisons with the viticulture and enology industry in direct collaboration with the center and VE department's Industry Advisory Board to further develop partnerships and collaborative research; (4) transferring knowledge through outreach (e.g. collaborative research; seminars; workshops; websites; and publications) and, where applicable, through technology transfer (e.g. collaborative research; contract work; and commercialization of intellectual property; (5) providing interdisciplinary research training for related faculty and staff and; (6) managing the center's research plan effectively and efficiently, ensuring adherence to accepted standards of research and ethical behavior.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide administrative leadership for the VERC including, but not limited to: (1) provide overall leadership and strategic planning for direction, coordination and oversight of operations, policies and procedures for the center in compliance with the mission of the California Agricultural and Technology Institute (CATI); (2) supervising and evaluating center personnel, financial management, safety, and general operations; (3) developing and maintaining an allocated state budget and generated nonstate funds; (4) preparation of required reports, position descriptions, and hiring requests; (5) implementation and adherence to university and Jordan College policies and procedures; (6) generating external support for research and outreach programs; (7) managing laboratory and field research space needs for the center in cooperation with the VE Department Chair and the University Agricultural Laboratory Director; (8) integrating operations and activities with other College research centers, CATI, ARI and academic programs; (9) establishing partnerships with related regional, state, and Federal agencies/organizations; (10) represent center with external audiences and developing relationships with related industries, organizations and agencies; and (11) other responsibilities as determined in consult with the Jordan College Associate Dean for Research, or as assigned by the Jordan College Dean.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. from an accredited institution; disciplines may include, but are not limited to botany, biochemistry, plant physiology, chemistry, horticulture, viticulture, enology, microbiology, food science.

Required Experience: A clearly established record of research directly related to the viticulture and enology industries. Demonstrated ability to plan, budget, and manage a research center. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Filing Deadline:
Applications received by July 5, 2017will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and given full consideration by the hiring manager and/or search committee. Qualified applicants received after that date will be forwarded upon request to the hiring manager and/or search committee.

How To Apply:
To apply for this position at Fresno State visit our online employment site at: https://wsx.fresnostate.edu/x/?k=hrjov1&v=13225 and attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three professional references with names and contact information¿ and 4) unofficial transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit 1) three current letters of recommendation and 2) official transcripts.
For inquiries, contact:
David Zoldoske, Ed.D., Search Committee Chair Center for Irrigation Technology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740
Phone: (559) 2782066
Email address: davidzo@csufresno.edu

Other Requirements:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility to be employed in the United States.

California State University, Fresno, in conjunction with the CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

California State University, Fresno annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain offcampus buildings or property owned or controlled by Fresno State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol/drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Campus Police Department or by accessing the following web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/police/clery/index.html

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO1083.html

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Other Applicant Information:
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their application materials via automatic email reply. In addition, qualified applicants will receive email notification at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

This is a fulltime management position covered by the California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this plan, employees are subject to management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President of that campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, per HR 200412), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Retaliation against individuals for complaining about these proscribed conduct, opposing such conduct, or participating in an investigation or proceeding involving such conduct is prohibited by both executive orders.

Further, California State University, Fresno's statement of commitment to equal employment opportunity principles is also found in the various collective bargaining agreements.

General Information:
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to offer highquality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and in certain applied disciplines, at the doctoral level. The current student enrollment is approximately 24,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno promotes student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities in collaboration with community organizations, educational institutions, industry, business and government. The University was one of the first U.S. Colleges and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement Classification.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multiethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.