Overview:
The Hughes Center for Agro‑Ecology, a UMD nonprofit affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks a new Director to lead research, outreach, and partnership initiatives that promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture and forestry in Maryland.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the outward face of the Hughes Center and lead its team.
Maintain and expand relationships with stakeholders, the Board, external partners, UMD leadership, and the broader community.
Develop and execute a strategic vision to increase the Center’s visibility and impact.
Build understanding with state and federal policy makers and government officials.
Support the effective functioning of the Center’s Board of Directors.
Engage UMD and AGNR to leverage student and faculty resources and enhance collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.
At least five years of experience leading and managing an organization or team of comparable size, preferably within university, government, or nonprofit settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in financial management and budgeting across multiple funding sources.
Track record of leading large and small projects.
Success in raising competitive and non‑competitive funding from public and nonprofit sectors.
Collaborative leadership and advocacy skills.
Strong relationship‑building with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience building and engaging a diverse Board of Directors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to recruit and develop staff.
Understanding of non‑profit and university operations.
Familiarity with Maryland’s agriculture and environmental communities.
Position Details Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. The initial appointment will be part‑time (0.5FTE) as a Senior Faculty Specialist with potential to grow to full‑time (1.0FTE) if funding permits.
Internal candidates must hold an associate professor or higher rank in AGNR;
Benefits and Salary Regular faculty benefits and a salary range of $50,299.72–$244,706.17. Background checks are required.
EEO Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive an equal consideration for employment.
