RPM Capital Budget and Planning Manager - Oakland, CA, Job ID 89723

UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators.

Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives.

Additional Information:

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• Through our Statewide Programs and Institutes, UC ANR academics and UC faculty collaborate in integrated teams to tackle priority problems through combined research and extension.
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• We maintain a culture of equity and respect, with all UC ANR employees committed to the Civil Rights Compliance Policy.
• We champion inclusive excellence through our Principles of Community, creating a professional home where everyone, regardless of background, feels they belong and has the opportunity to grow.

Position Summary:

Oversees all aspects of capital program funding, which includes assessing capital funding needs, identifying potential funding sources, creating the necessary materials to access funding (such as state funds, donor funds, and external financing), and monitoring and reporting receipt, utilization and balance of funding. The Manager of Capital Planning and Budget uses advanced planning concepts and division objectives to resolve highly complex problems/situations related to work in the development, revision, refinement, and/or amplification of long-range plans and provides high-level expertise and assistance to the Director of RPM. Participates in the formulation of short and long-range development plans, and proposes/recommends revisions and/or refinements, including identifying and proposing solutions to potential problem areas. Develops, monitors and reports metrics that convey implementation of the capital plan.

UCANR currently has well over 1,000 operating budgets totaling $321.5M across 53 distinct units and a projected capital budget of $60M.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site work at the designated office in Oakland, CA. Candidates must be available to work on-site at least two days per week, with additional on-site work and travel as business needs require.

Pay Scale: $112,400.00/year to $163,200.00/year

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 11/19/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training in education accounting, business administration, project construction administration, or related field.
• Advanced skills to simultaneously direct several large, unique, and technically difficult projects in a complex administrative environment.
• Expert knowledge of functionally-specific computer applications.
• Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and professional reports and correspondence. Political acumen and negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong financial experience managing a complex capital program, budgeting funds from diverse sources such as state general funds, external financing, and industry credit programs.
• Expert Financial skills to prepare, monitor, and manage detailed project budgets, evaluate independent cost estimates, review and approve payment requests, and capitalize costs.
• Expert analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills to identify needs, conduct research and develop innovative proposals and solutions.
• Working knowledge of and experience in planning, design, construction, environmental and legal issues, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and practices governing planning, building design, and construction.
• Experience as a Project Manager of large-scale and/or complex projects and institutional minor capital projects, with leadership responsibility for budgets, schedules, and project team coordination.

Preferred Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in all organizational processes, protocols, and procedures.

• Expert knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short and long-range development plans, infrastructure, and current, ongoing, and future design and construction plans.

• Experience working with UC and campus capital policies, procedures, practices, and resources to direct project administrative processes.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

1. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

    • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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.

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