PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (Program Specialist) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 68176)

Description

Department Description

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors. 

Under general direction of the Director of the Resource Center for Family Focused Practice (RCFFP), the Curriculum Specialist, will lead projects for product development within the realm of child welfare services. Responsibilities include authoring curriculum, toolkits, resources, and web materials, both independently and in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs). Beyond content creation, this position will establish and maintain professional relationships with county and state contacts, instructors, and advisory committee members to ensure the successful assessment, development, and delivery of high-quality trainings. Expertise in family finding, support, and engagement will be essential to develop and collaborate with other SMEs in this area. Additionally, will work closely with content area experts to create and monitor practice model work plans, manage budgets, and uphold client satisfaction to foster the retention and expansion of annual renewable contracts. This position will uphold our organization's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by bringing a human-centered approach and strong lens of DEI to all curriculum work, coaching and other deliverables developed. 

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

5/9/2024  

Salary Range                        

$72,300/yr. - $131,100/yr.       

Appointment Type                   

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

100% Fixed

Shift Hours                               

Manager will advise 

Location                                   

Davis - This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work arrangements

Union Representation              

No

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Maneuver course materials weighing up to 30 lbs.
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Valid CA driver's license.
• Travel to locations throughout California, occasionally travel overnight.
• Work flexible hours to meet business needs.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• In-depth experience and knowledge of Child Welfare best practices and principles, including systems serving children and families involved in the child welfare system (e.g., child welfare services, Kin-first culture/system, Wraparound programs, systems of care).
• Project management experience to oversee multiple, concurrent projects of a complex nature, to establish and adjust priorities, and to develop a course of action, monitor plans, ensure timely completion, review and evaluate results.
• Experience identifying and evaluating program needs to develop and implement new programs/services making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops or trainings.
• Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results.
• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse constituency of child welfare professionals and allied professions and internal clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

• Master's Degree in social work or psychology.
• Expertise in family-centered, kin-first family-finding, support and engagement.
• Experience in persuasive report writing, articles and marketing materials.
• Experience in developing and monitoring large complex project budgets.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skill to assess client training and professional development needs.
• Ability to analyze policy and legislation proposed and implemented at federal, state and county levels of government; assess implications for child welfare.
• Knowledge of transfer of learning theories and practices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. 

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.