County Administrator, Kaua'i (0089216)
County Administrator, Kaua'i (0089216)
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Title: County Administrator Kauai
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Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR)
Location: Kapaa Kauai
Posting Date: May 7 2025
Closing Date: July:59 PM HST
Budgeted Salary Range:$129732 to $$233508
Additional Salary Info: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
As a founding College of the University of Hawaii in 1907 CTAHR Is central to the landgrant mission of UH Manoa. It is the premier resource for tropical and/or island agricultural systems and natural resources management in the AsiaPacific 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 Hawaii at Manoa and the College please go to and 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 Deans 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 Deans 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 countybased 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 countybased faculty in the promotion and tenure process to the dean.
- Assesses all countybased APTs 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 countybased 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 Kauai County.
- Performs other duties as necessary and as delegated by the Dean CTAHR.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Masters degree or higher in an area related to agriculture natural resource management or other disciplines in the college.
- Attained the academic rank of I5 (Professor) or R5 and/or A5 or demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
- Professional administrative experience such as 4H Director Graduate Chair Undergraduate Chair Department Chair County Administrator Assistant Dean etc.
- Knowledge and experience with applied Research and Extension programs.
- Ability to plan and implement programs and projects for the benefit of Kauai County or similar settings in a tropical or subtropical environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and volunteers.
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
- Ability to provide academic programmatic and professional leadership and mentorship.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- Doctoral degree in an area related to agriculture natural resource management or other disciplines in the college.
- Three (3) years of previous administrative experience in a university or county governmental setting or similar experience.
- Experience in or knowledge of the county in which the position is located or similar settings in a tropical or subtropical environment.
- Proven grant writing and administrating ability.
- Strong knowledge and experience in the landgrant university system.
- Ability to work with diverse groups clientele agencies individuals and stakeholders
TO APPLY:
Click on the APPLY button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application.
Candidates must also submit/attach:- Cover Letter summarizing the candidates interest and qualifications for the position
- Current Resume
- Names of four (4) professional references including title and contact information (phone number & email address)
References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate. A background check will be made prior to employment.
INQUIRIES:
Parwinder GrewalEEO Clery Act ADA
The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis. For further information please refer to the following link: Experience:Unclear Seniority
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