Location: OaklandFull Time
Job ID: 55800
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Department Overview
The Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 41 protected wildland sites throughout California, made available to support University-level research and teaching programs. The mission of the NRS is "to contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California." The University of California strives to be the scientific leader in climate research and biodiversity management for California. With research, information, and data produced at Natural Reserve System sites, combined with data from a wide partnership network, our goals are to 1) understand how climatic change and extreme events affect biodiversity and ecosystems; 2) develop a real-time biodiversity detection/recovery tracking system for extinction risk and ecosystem change; 3) establish metrics/data derivatives to support environmental decision making; 4) assess effectiveness of management strategies and interventions; and 5) integrate and interpolate remote and ground-based sensing at varying landscape scales. A robust, organized, and well-led environmental monitoring and data science program is required to achieve to achieve these goals.
Position Summary
Operating under the direction of the UCOP NRS Executive Director, the Education and Learning Program Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the planning, design, implementation, and quality control of NRS-led systemwide educational initiatives inclusive of K-12, undergraduate, and post-graduate programs, particularly programs involving visits to and immersive learning at NRS reserves. The Program Coordinator must have strong programmatic and administrative experience and exceptional organizational skills. S/he must have excellent verbal/written communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills; and experience in interacting with students, families, faculty, teachers, administrators, and community representatives, preferably with a strong background in the natural sciences. S/he also should have knowledge of the issues facing diverse communities, particularly tribal communities, and familiarity with K-12 school systems, California Community Colleges, and the University of California/California State University systems; experience in program development and implementation in a K-12 school setting; experience in program development and implementation with California Community Colleges; experience with evaluation as well as database management; and the demonstrated ability to represent partner institutions and organizations at the highest professional level using sound judgment. Involves planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities integrating in-the-field discovery and learning at UC NRS reserves. Programs and activities would be focused on students' successful graduation from high school and college, and advancing career readiness within the environmental and natural resources. Works with students K-14, program alumni, UC, CSU, and CC faculty, graduate students, industry/agency professionals, teachers, school districts, CA community college administrators, stakeholders and UC NRS Directors and their staff.
Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Liaison, Representation, and Collaboration: Represent the UC Natural Reserve System working as a leader in educational programming in a collaborative environment, building consensus, and effectively promoting the exchange of information among personnel who may represent diverse constituencies and differing interests/opinions. Cultivate relationships using inclusive practices with NRS systemwide staff (reserve managers, stewards, and staff), campus faculty and administrators, UC SAPEP program staff, partners and stakeholders outside of UC, including state and federal agencies; NGOs; local, national, and international conservation organizations; educational institutional partners (K-12, CA CC, CSU); researchers; scientists; policy-makers; donors; and the interested public.
• 25% Program Development, Administration, and Organizational Support: Working under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and quality control of educational programs and systemwide initiatives that support the mission and priorities of the UC Natural Reserve System. Specifically, this position will work directly with university leadership to continue to develop and implement the UC California Ecology and Conservation course. In addition, the Program Coordinator will identify new priority initiatives, and support existing programs, projects, and administration reviews that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the UC and the UC Natural Reserve System.
• 25% UC California Ecology and Conservation course: NRS Systemwide Field Quarter. Serve as the NRS systemwide office lead for developing the UC California Ecology and Conservation natural and physical sciences course on California biodiversity, a quarter-long undergraduate level course utilizing multiple NRS reserves and open to undergraduates throughout the UC system. Coordinate among all UC campuses and NRS reserves, faculty, instructors, UCOP Student Affairs office, and other relevant units within UC. Collaborate with UC faculty to develop course objectives, curriculum, and field schedules; liaise with participating faculty; and work out course logistics.
• 15% Reserve Coordination: Collaborate closely with reserve staff and campus administrators in developing and updating individual reserve education plans, utilizing leading edge knowledge, standards, techniques, and best practices, including DEI and broader participation within STEM. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and tracking the effectiveness of education programs initiated by the NRS. This includes assisting with any related evaluation and data collection activities undertaken by internal and external evaluators (i.e. quantitative and qualitative data collection), demographic data collection of program participants and stakeholders, survey administration, and summary report preparation.
• 5% Work with NRS staff on program-related stories for NRS communications.
  Experience:
  Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the professional field.
  Skills and Abilities:
  Required Qualifications
• Able to research, analyze and develops solutions to a wide range of issues.
• Able to develop new programs, policies or procedures for implementation.
• Able to provide analysis for complex budget, financial, academic, data, systems and resources projects.
• Able to research, monitor and analyze regulations, legislation, research literature and UC policies for impact on the organization or initiative.
• Able to propose, lead and / or participates on policy and planning committees and working groups.
• Able to provide strategy development for organizational or research initiatives.
• Able to conduct post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements, and / or additional process / policy components.
• Able to develop proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization or initiative.
• Able to coordinate efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts.
• Able to research organizational structures, policies and procedures and summarizes best practices in field.
• Able to provide technical guidance and quality assessment.
• Able to perform ad hoc, analytical studies on a wide variety of policies, programs and issues which are complex in nature.
• Able to provide consultative services to department administrators, partners and external stakeholders.
• Able to prepare directives, regulations, technical guidance, and other instructions for issuance to stakeholders.
• Able to coordinate implementation with cross-organizational departments or external entities as needed.
• Able to research and draft complex proposals, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and speeches.
• Able to establish and maintain contacts internally and with external constituents for the collection and exchange of data.
• Able to develop scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
  Education:
  Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  Additional Information:
  This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.
  Job Title
  Project Policy Analyst 4
  Job Code
  007399
  Salary Grade
  Grade 23
  Payscale:
  $104,000 - $115,000
  Full Salary Range:
  $85,800 - $158,200
  The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.
  HOW TO APPLY
  Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
  APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
  The first review date for this job isJuly 28, 2023. The position will be open until filled.
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
  Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
  August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
  EEO STATEMENT
  The University of California, Office of the President, 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. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy
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