Academic Coordinator I - Sustainable Living and Learning Coordinator

NATURE AND PURPOSE

Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. This service may be provided to academic departments, to organized research units, to students, or to the general public. Determination of the appropriate level for an appointment for an Academic Coordinator shall take into consideration such factors as program scope and complexity. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative.

Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of the UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute, the Projects Coordinator & Program Administrator for the UCD Sustainable Living & Learning Community (SLLC) is responsible for coordinating mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships between SLLC students, staff, and faculty; community partners of the SLLC; UCD campus administration; and the wider community. The SLLC Projects Coordinator & Program Administrator also advances academic programs, teaching, and research across the SLLC and that fit the mission of ASI.

I. COORDINATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (90%)

Academic Coordinators have primary responsibility for the administration and coordination of one or more programs and may have responsibility for directing the activities of other academic appointees or staff.

Types of activities that might be included, but are not limited to, are;

(1) Support students, staff, and faculty in the design and development of emergent and ongoing projects and programs of the SLLC;

(2) Supervise SLLC student fellows and hired student staff, as needed;

(3) Coordinate with the administration of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on human resources, accounting, and development for the SLLC;

(4) Liaise with lead team of the Friends of the SLLC (Green Program) alumni/donor group;

(5) Collaborate with member programs in the maintenance and ongoing development of landscape stewardship plans for shared commons in the SLLC;

(6) Collaborate with member programs in identifying and pursuing grant opportunities to fund new and ongoing initiatives of the SLLC;

(7) Collaborate with students, staff, and faculty; member programs; SLLC alumni; and CAES administration on community events to publicize and showcase the work of the SLLC;

(8) Coordinate with college- and campus-level personnel and offices of planning and facilities management, and third-party partners (including contractors and developers), to implement infrastructure improvements and innovations.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)

The candidate will provide intellectual leadership and scholarship to their programs. The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their specific field. The candidate may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups, or at seminars, meetings or educational functions.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)

The candidate will participate in the administration of their units and the University through appropriate roles in governance and policy formulation. In addition, they may represent the University in their special capacity as scholars during the discharge of their responsibilities.

The candidate may engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. Teaching classroom courses is not an expectation of this position.

*Please note that this is a part time position *

Masters degree or PhD in natural science, agriculture, education or a related area.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING and LEARNING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* Demonstrated commitment to more just and sustainable living systems.

* Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining, working and learning environments which are inclusive, diverse and welcoming.

* Experience and cultural humility working in diverse environments and experience developing programming for and with diverse populations.

* Experience in facilitating experiential learning in sustainable living and learning, teaching and mentoring students, and supporting student agency, initiative, and empowerment.

* Demonstrated practice of addressing challenges through critical thinking, problem-solving, systems thinking, experimentation and inquiry.

* Practical knowledge, skills and experience in managing including supervising others.

COMMUNICATION and FACILITATION SKILLS

* Demonstrated strong communication skills, including speaking, listening, and writing

* Skills to facilitate group processes and to foster open dialogue, collaboration, and problem solving.

* Experience facilitating a team approach with shared leadership, decision-making, and management.

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds including students, faculty and the public.

* Supervisory skills to help employees to set and meet goals, motivate individual and collective effort, and evaluate performance.

* Evaluative skills to analyze, define, and assess problems, issues, and needs, and identify needed actions.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

* Demonstrated skills required for collaborating on grant writing, fund raising and maintaining donor relations.

* Strong organizational and time management skills to establish goals and priorities, oversee multiple projects, achieve goals, and meet critical deadlines.

* Experience with budget, financial and infrastructure management skills.

• 5-7 letters of reference required

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

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