The Department of Agronomy, together with the Research and Extension Centers, provides statewide leadership for teaching, research, and extension activities in plant breeding, crop production, range science, soil science, and weed sciences and contributes substantially to activities in genetics, water science, and environmental sciences. Reporting to the Program Director, the Associate Director will directly supervise the Program Manager and Data Manager, lead implementation of the program-wide Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan, and coordinate performance and technical integration across the Innovation Consortia, Regional Implementation Hubs, and in-country partners.