4-H Youth Development Program Healthy Living Academic Coordinator II (24-02)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | |
sick time | |
United States, California, Davis | |
April 25, 2024 | |
Date Posted: January 31, 2024 Job Description: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a 4-H Youth Development Program, Healthy Living Academic Coordinator. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers, educators and support staff dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and community health issues. Research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices serves all 58 counties from 70+ locations throughout the state. Our mission is to bring the University of California directly to Californians through research, extension and education programs that support:
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 UC system. Location Headquarters. State 4-H Office, UC ANR Office, Davis, CA. Purpose. The Academic Coordinator (ACII) will provide leadership and support for the California 4-H Healthy Living Initiative in partnership with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and CalFresh Healthy Living, UC (CFHL,UC) program to address the need for improved nutritional, physical, emotional, and social health through a health equity lens. This is achieved by engaging 4-H members in Healthy Living programing throughout California. This position connects with the UC ANR initiatives to enhance the health of Californians, build healthy families and communities, and ensure safe and secure food supplies. 4-H Healthy Living activities and projects combine the strengths of youth development and educational practices as outlined in the UC 4-H Youth Development Program Framework to improve health literacy and support a healthy lifestyle from an early age. The 4-H Healthy Living Academic Coordinator is responsible for supporting program development, volunteer development, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery strategies. Working with the Youth EFNEP and CFHL, UC programs, the 4-H Healthy Living Coordinator provides leadership in promoting interdisciplinary work and adds youth literacy and positive youth development perspectives to nutrition curricula, trainings, and activities. This position connects ongoing work to the latest research on non-formal youth development programs; curriculum and content delivery; and collaborates with other Statewide Programs, including youth-focused special projects and initiatives within Community Nutrition and Health, the ANR Healthy Families and Communities Strategic Initiative, Program Team, Workgroups, campus departments, county 4-H/Cooperative Extension offices, and state and community partners. Specific academic responsibilities include: 50% appointment to the California 4-H Youth Development Program:
25% appointment to the Youth Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
25% appointment to the CalFresh Healthy Living, UC program (CFHL, UC)
Geographic Assignment and Clientele. This position will be headquartered in Davis at the State 4-H Office and will serve all 58 counties in California in partnership with UC ANR Specialists (1), 4-H Youth Development Advisors (14) and 40+ 4-H Community Education Specialists to develop program systems, resources, and capacity. This activity will support our 60,000 youth members and 10,000 adult volunteers in implementing healthy living programming excellence. Relationships: The Academic Coordinator II reports to the UC ANR Statewide 4-H Director who is responsible for supervision and evaluation of the position. Work cooperatively with the Community Nutrition and Health unit, statewide EFNEP team, CFHL, UC State Office, 4-H Youth Development CE Advisors, Community Nutrition and Health CE Academics, other Cooperative Extension staff,Vice Provost of Academic Personnel, Associate Vice-President, and Vice-President. Qualifications and Skills Required Required Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Master's Degree in disciplines such as Youth or Human Development, Child Development, Education, Youth Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Public Health, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Additional Qualifications
Skills Required: To be successful, the AC requires skills in the following area: Technical Competence and Impact: The candidate should have demonstrated experience working effectively with youth and communities of color. Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that achieve youth development outcomes relative to healthy living. Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and information technology communication skills. Public speaking to diverse stakeholders is a routine part of this position. Demonstrated ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the audience. Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with families, volunteers, youth leaders, community collaborators, academics and programmatic staff and other stakeholders. Able to adapt as circumstances warranted. Aware and willing to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lifelong Learning: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-improvement. Ability to shift program focus as times and organizational needs change. Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action and DEI) at: Desired Experience
About UC ANR The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists and educators working in partnership across the state of California. We are committed to developing and supporting healthy food systems, healthy environments, healthy communities, and healthy Californians. UC ANR administers Statewide Programs and Initiatives (SWP/I's) that focus research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in integrated teams to work on complex issues requiring trans-disciplinary approaches; as well as UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), which is responsible for program development and delivery in counties throughout the state. Learn more about
Salary & Benefits Salary: The beginning salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series. The beginning salary range is from Step 1 -$78,342 to Step 3- $85,860 annually. Step placement in this series is based on experience. For information regarding the Academic Coordinator series salary scales, please refer to: Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and holidays. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: How to Apply If interested in this position, please visit: and choose "applicants" (refer to position #24-02) Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by March 18, 2024 (open until filled) Questions? Contact Tatiana Avoce: email: Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at as a resource. University of California Cooperative Extension As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California 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, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. 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. |