Public Education Specialist I - Davis, CA

 Department Description:

UC Davis Extension is the continuing and professional education division of UC Davis. In this capacity, UC Davis Extension partners with campus schools, colleges and faculty to create global access to the distinctive knowledge and resources of UC Davis. UC Davis Extension instructors include outstanding faculty from every school and college as well as distinctive working professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. Last year, UC Davis Extension recorded more than 62,000 enrollments in 1,400 unique classes, serving students from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Courses are offered onsite and online in a variety of formats, including short courses, conferences, certificate programs and self-supporting master's degrees. Courses are open to the public and offered on a contract basis through partnerships with private companies, government agencies and international peer universities. UC Davis Extension is completely self-supporting, generating more than $40 million in annual revenue from course fees, public and private contracts and grants. Each year UC Davis Extension contributes nearly $10 million to UC Davis in the form of revenue shared with partner schools and colleges, fees and assessments, and course discounts extended to staff and faculty. As an academic unit of the University, UCDE employs over 200 career employees (PSS, MSP, CX, TX, SX, Academics), utilizes limited, contract and more than 50 student employees during peak periods, and draws on the expertise of over 400 by agreement instructors.  

Location:

Davis  

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Position Details

 

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Management and Leadership Associate Director, manages a portfolio of programs in a variety of formats (credit and non-credit courses, and certificate programs), and using a variety of delivery approaches (open enrollment, and on-site custom training). Works independently with minimum supervision on various programs managing all course details from initial implementation to close out. Works directly with Management and Leadership Associate Director to develop and implement new courses and programs as assigned.  

Physical Demands:

Lift and transport boxes containing course materials and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.  

 

Work Environment:

Work occasional overtime including evenings and weekends.
Driver's license required. Will travel between Davis and Sacramento on a regular basis.

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.  

 

Background Check Required:

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.

Yes  

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

- Experience planning/coordinating courses or programs in a professional continuing education context.
- Computer skills with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Customer service experience in a business office environment.
- Experience working independently, follows through to completion with frequent interruptions, work to meet multiple deadlines, and perform multiple assignments.
- Oral and written communication skills to interact in person and on the telephone with a diverse group of staff, students and clientele.
- Editing and proofreading skills, and correct use of grammar and punctuation.  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience writing a range of professional communications.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Knowledge of principles of adult learning and continuing education theory and practice.
- Analytical skills to define a problem, identify issues, analyze data and alternative solutions, weigh consequences of solutions and make recommendations and decisions.
- Skill in conducting research to include collecting and compiling information.
- Skills to make promotional and educational presentations.
- Knowledge of effective marketing methods.
- Knowledge of UC Davis campus purchasing, accounting and travel reimbursement policies and procedures preferred.
- Ability to act as liaison to negotiate with vendors for best terms.  

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