Master's Degree in a discipline related to program evaluation, human development, economics, developmental psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Experience in large project planning and evaluation management, including designing evaluation tools and measuring program outcomes and impacts.
Experience conducting statistical analyses, including bivariate and multivariate analysis, multiple regression, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and other structural modeling techniques (e.g., longitudinal, multi-level).
Demonstrated ability to communicate outcomes, impacts, and public values to a variety of audiences (including legislators, funders, consumers, and other decision makers).
Excellent oral/written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training to diverse audiences.
Knowledge of basic technologies, including word processing, e-mail, Microsoft Office Applications, the Internet, etc., as well as the educational use of computers, the Internet, and other distance learning techniques.
Knowledge and experience with statistics software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, or MPlus.
Experience engaging with diverse communities and participants, including those with varied cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to support inclusive and accessible educational programming.
Applicants must have unrestricted and permanent work authorization in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of hire, without additional sponsorship.
A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California's CANRA.
Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with California law.
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess or obtain valid California Driver'sLicense to drive a County or University Vehicle.
This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite.
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.
The salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series. The Step placement in this series is based on experience and professional qualifications.
The position is 50% soft funded and the successful candidate will be required to seek extramural funding to help support the position.