Northern Academy Program Specialist (PUBL EDUC SPEC 4)

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82526

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Davis

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Full Time

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Job Summary

Under the general direction of an Academic Coordinator, in partnership with the Northern Academy Director, support the Northern Academy's programs related to child welfare practice, workforce development, training, coaching, technical assistance, implementation science, and transfer of learning. This position will have a specific role in supporting statewide development of Core 4.0 for social workers across California and other statewide standardized curriculum content. Serve as a subject matter expert in these topics and provide project management, program and curriculum development, and child welfare consultation, coaching, and technical assistance. Represent the Academy in a variety of communications, meetings, collaborations and partnerships with other agencies. Develop curricula independently related to a wide range of child welfare social work subject areas. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to manage the overall curriculum development process and ensure program quality. Develop and implement work plans for projects including curriculum development, conferences, convenings, learning collaboratives and other training and coaching deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and meet contract obligations. Support instructor hiring, trainer development and course observation. Cultivate, develop and enhance relationships with a variety of stakeholders to deliver innovative workforce development services that meet their needs.

Apply By Date : December 2, 2025

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies / procedures, and / or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology and / or equivalent experience / training.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of Child Welfare Services practices and principles.
• Proven experience writing and developing curriculum in the field of Human Services.
• Project management experience to oversee multiple, concurrent projects of a complex nature, to establish and adjust priorities, and to develop a course of action, monitor plans, ensure timely completion, review and evaluate results. Experience assessing project needs, developing implementation plans, managing and monitoring projects through completion and making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes. Extensive knowledge of program implementation processes and skills to lead others in planning and implementation efforts.
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops or trainings.
• Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results. Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.
• Excellent written communication skills including editing and proofreading skills to quickly and accurately produce correspondence, reports, curriculum and training materials. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs and other stakeholders, as well as with a diverse constituency of child welfare professionals and allied professions and internal clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

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.

Work occasional varied lunch hours. Must be able to work variable hours and travel overnight.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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