James Reserve Director

Position InformationServes as the on-site Director of a major UCR-administered Natural Reserve cluster (James San Jacinto Reserve and Oasis de los Osos Reserve). Successful applicant may be required to live on-site as part of the conditions of employment. The full salary range for the James Reserve Director is $66,500.00 - $118,300.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time."¯ Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. EducationEducation RequirementsBachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred)License RequirementsMust have California Drivers License (Required)Certification RequirementsNone (Preferred)Educational Condition RequirementsBachelors Degree (Required)Experience RequirementsMinimum of 8 years of related experience. (Required)6 - 10 years of related experience. (Required)Minimum RequirementsKnowledge and experience with basic maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, fencing, roads and physical plant. Demonstrated experience in the management and supervision of multiple staff unit and ability to hire, train, motivate and discipline staff. Knowledge of management of museum data collections. Demonstrated experience in writing and preparation of documents, including grant proposals, progress reports, final reports and annual reports. Ability to execute physical characteristics of job functions, including occasional work performed outside under adverse weather conditions and be able to drive 4WD vehicles on poor roads. Ability to learn names of plants, animals, geological formations, places and basic natural history of region around reserve. Knowledge of environmental health and safety policy, both generally and specific wilderness hazards. General knowledge of environmental issues relating to reserve management. Demonstrated experience with applicable skills in research, collecting, analyzing and publishing scientific data. Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements relative to field station responsibility. Demonstrated ability to articulate oral presentation and discussion. In-depth knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility. Advanced attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Advanced ability to work in ambiguous conditions and lead team to take relevant responsible action as required. Advanced ability to lead research activities and project team independently, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Advanced research and analytical skills. In-depth knowledge of local customs and operations at field/remote sites. Advanced ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners. Advanced knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and/or operations being conducted at field/remote sites. Advanced communication skills with broad range of research partners and project team members.Preferred QualificationsAbility to use geographical information software. Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding sampling and collection of plants and animals. Experience with endowments and fundraising. Awareness of research and management issues relating to reserves in urbanizing landscapes. Previous experience working with government/federal agencies. Masters degree or equivalent post BA/BS experience in research. Knowledge of NRS policies and procedures. Previous work experience at a teaching/research reserve.Additional InformationIn the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazines 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCRs Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University RankingsUCRs distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Created: 2025-06-03