POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

University of California Cooperative Extension

Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Location Headquarters: ANR Building, Davis, California

CLOSING DATE: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by

February 19, 2013 (open until filled)

THIS POSITION ENDS ON DECEMBER 31, 2013, UNLESS FUNDING IS CONTINUED.

BACKGROUND: The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), a statewide program

with local delivery, is seeking an Academic Coordinator II responsible for conducting and

coordinating a state-wide program to implement the Project Learning Tree (PLT) program.

PLT is a national award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and

other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from pre-school through

grade 12. PLT is a nation-wide program sponsored and administered by the American Forest

Foundation which is a non-profit education and conservation organization.

ANR envisions a thriving California in 2025 where healthy

people and communities, healthy food systems, and healthy

environments are strengthened by a close partnership

between the University of California and its research and

extension programs and the people of the state. The University

remains connected and committed to the people of California,

who enjoy a high quality of life, a healthy environment, and

economic success in a global economy.

http://ucanr.edu/About_ANR/Strategic_Vision/. An important

and directly related goal of the ANR Strategic Vision is

increasing youth science literacy.

Academic Coordinator II - Project Learning Tree

AP #12-23

Our Culture: Working at UC ANR offers a career opportunity with a history and a future. Since

the first Advisors were hired in California almost 100 years ago, we have maintained our central

purpose as stewards, problem-solvers, catalysts, collaborators, and educators. Academics in UC

ANR enjoy a network of colleagues across our system of local offices, statewide programs, three

colleges and one professional school in the UC system. Our culture is characterized by

collaboration and entrepreneurship in a vibrant working environment. New academic staff are

mentored and supported by this

network of colleagues.

The UC ANR vision guides priorities in

research, education, service, and

resource allocation. ANR envisions a

thriving California in 2025 where

healthy people and communities,

healthy food systems, and healthy

environments are strengthened by a

close partnership between the

University of California and its research

and extension programs and the people

of the state. The University remains

connected and committed to the people

of California, who enjoy a high quality of life, a healthy environment, and economic success in a

global economy. The full Strategic Vision is available at:

http://ucanr.edu/About_ANR/Strategic_Vision/.

Position Location: The headquarters for this position is the ANR Building at UC Davis with

office space provided by the Youth, Families and Communities program.

NATURE AND PURPOSE:

Outreach: The UCCE-Project Learning Tree (PLT) Academic Coordinator (Coordinator) will be

responsible for the transition of the PLT program from the California Department of Forestry and

Fire Protection to the University of California Cooperative Extension. The Coordinator will work

with the existing PLT program facilitator network and the California PLT Advisory Council to

maintain and expand the program audience. The Coordinator will coordinate with the other

Projects (Project WILD and Project WET) and the California Department of Education California

Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) network to the extent necessary in an

effort to maintain communication and outreach activities. The primary audience is potential

extenders of PLT which include classroom teachers, college professors of education who conduct

pre-service training, state and federal agency personnel and others. Important personal qualities

include entrepreneurial skills related to program development and management and an optimistic

outlook.

Outreach methods will include individual consultations, workshops and meetings, web

conferences, emerging electronic media including but not limited to: online learning, content

repositories, social media, impact and evaluation tools, and public media outlets. Because the

Coordinator will manage a statewide program regular travel is required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Coordinator will implement the UCCE-PLT program with responsibility to fulfill the goals and

objectives described in the grant scope of work including, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Maintain and build on the PLT network of trained facilitators who teach pre-service

teachers, school teachers, youth development professionals and others.

• Conduct an outreach program to recruit PLT workshop participants.

• Provide PLT training to multiple and diverse audiences.

• Recruit new PLT facilitators and conduct training workshops. Cultivate the existing PLT

facilitator network to assist with program training.

• Promote the PLT program to natural resource agencies, organizations and professionals,

and additional community partners to expand and enhance the network.

• Work with UCCE 4-H Youth Development program administrators to explore the potential

for PLT to be administered within the California 4-H Youth Development Program.

• Manage the administrative and budget aspects of the grant funded UCCE PLT program.

RELATIONSHIPS: The PLT Coordinator is administratively responsible to the PLT grant-funded

project and the associated Principal Investigators.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: An understanding of and commitment to UC ANR affirmative action

goals is expected.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Master's Degree in education or environmental education or a

related field is desired. A California teaching credential and work experience with applied

resource management are highly preferred. The applicant must be a trained Project Learning

Tree Facilitator. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Work experience with applied resource management is highly desirable. Extension experience is

desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and PREFERENCES:

The Coordinator must be skilled with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Skill with social media and website management is desirable.

A background investigation may be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting

and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of

Investigation.

SALARY: Beginning salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II Rank and commensurate with

applicable experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding Cooperative

Extension Academic Coordinator II salary scales, please refer to the University of California, ANR

website: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel/_files/1112/table36ii.pdf.

BENEFITS: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including two days per

month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and approximately thirteen paid holidays

per year. ANR is part of UC’s Family-Friendly Policies. A variety of health and dental insurance

plans are available, with employer contributions to the premiums. In addition, the University

provides basic life and disability insurance, which may be supplemented at group rates. Workers'

Compensation Insurance is provided. An excellent UC Retirement System is coordinated with

social security, and optional annuity plans may supplement retirement. Automobile insurance is

available. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at:

http://atyourservice.ucop.edu.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must electronically submit the following four

components of the Application Packet to ANRacademicsearch@ucop.edu:

1. Cover Letter

2. ANR Academic Application Form— from the ANR website at:

http://ucanr.edu/academicapplication

Please include a list of potential references. If you are selected for an interview, the

search committee will contact the references you listed on the UC ANR application form

(a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) names, current addresses, phone

numbers and email addresses). Please do not send letters of reference.

3. CV or Resume

4. College Level Transcripts: Original transcripts preferred, however, legible photocopies

of original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify course work

completed, grades earned, degrees conferred and confer dates.

Application and associated materials will not be returned to the applicant.

A search committee will review all applications, interview candidates, and recommend individuals

most suitable for the position.

For information regarding this position, contact:

Karen Ellsworth, ANR Academic Personnel Unit

kaellsworth@ucanr.edu

or visit

Internet: http://www.ucanr.edu/jobs

PLEASE REFER TO POSITION NUMBER AP# 12-23 IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE

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