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Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UC Statewide Academic Coordinator (Academic Coordinator II).

Location Headquarters: UC ANR, Davis, CA or County Office (Location TBD)

Purpose:
The Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UC (CFHL, UC) Statewide Academic Coordinator will provide statewide leadership, coordination, and oversight with the Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UC program consisting of ongoing support to the approximately 180 program staff and local leadership implementing this program in approximately 36 counties across California The CFHL, UC Statewide Academic Coordinator position will be based at UC ANR and will work closely with the Statewide Director, Community Nutrition and Health, Business Manager, and the UC Davis CFHL, UC State Office team to bring consistency and clarity on a myriad of UC ANR policies/procedures and serve to centralize the people management components of this large and complex statewide program. This position will support a streamlined and centralized people management structure and provide high level management and administrative functions for the CFHL, UC program with guidance from the Statewide Director, Community Nutrition and Health and with coordination with local Advisors and County Directors. Additional responsibilities include demonstrating impacts of effective employee engagement, development, wellness and retention efforts of Community Nutrition and Health programs, University and public service, as well as demonstrated professional competence through development and dissemination of scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles, educational materials, impact reports, blogs, and conference presentations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and support for all CFHL, UC regions including local Project Investigators (PI), Managers, Supervisors, Educators and Administrative staff to deliver impactful programming with optimal operational efficiency, consistency, clarity and compliance.
• Provide programmatic and administrative support to CFHL, UC programs, including sharing of program successes and providing feedback and addressing areas of improvement, when necessary.
• Manage clear communication and accountability of compliance with all relevant UC policies and procedures, in coordination and with guidance from administrative units: Human Resources, Risk and Safety, Policies, Compliance, Programmatic Agreements, Contracts and Grants, etc.
• Develop and maintain effective techniques for measuring impact of strategies designed to facilitate career pathways, strengthen our working environment, staff retention, satisfaction and professional growth to increase program quality and impact.
• Engage strategies to increase within our work culture support for and practice of stress management and flexibility to increase staff wellness, productivity and sense of belonging where everyone can thrive.
• Initiate and explore workforce development opportunities or models with program participants to advance their economic opportunities and strengthen our programs’ talent development and community-wide impact.
• Collaborate with ANR Human Resources and CNH Business Manager to train hiring managers to mitigate bias in the recruitment process and further our ability to build a workforce that represents the demographics of our diverse state.

• Engage in supporting local staffing planning with a focus on leadership development opportunities and increasingly complex programming that can expand our ability to serve all Californians and address social drivers of health.
• Coordinate statewide efforts across Community Nutrition and Health programs and initiatives, and with other statewide programs where relevant.
• Demonstrate CFHL, UC program expertise and thorough understanding of the USDA SNAP-Ed Guidance, policies, procedures, and required reporting.
• Prepare high quality written materials for project impact statements, peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, briefings, posters, and presentations.
• Coordinate with local programs to host visits with elected officials to experience our programming in action and see, hear, and feel the positive impacts they make in the lives of Californians.
Counties of Responsibility: This position is focused on work across the State of California and will coordinate activities across multiple counties and regions.
Reporting Relationship: The CFHL, UC Statewide Coordinator serves under the administrative and programmatic guidance of the Statewide Director, Community Nutrition and Health.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a master’s degree in public health, nutrition or other related field is required at the time of appointment.

Additional Requirements:
• Successful project management experience.
• Demonstrated professional and/or lived experience in working across cultures or in multicultural environments.
• 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 valid California Driver’s License to drive a County or University Vehicle.
• This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
• 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 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with California law.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in an academic setting (i.e. University of California Cooperative Extension)
• Experience working in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed)
• Bilingual Fluency (Spanish & English)
• Ability to communicate and extend technical information to audiences with varying levels of literacy, using audience appropriate techniques.
• Ability to create and maintain a diverse network of project partners including academics, government employees, and community partners to facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to be an effective listener and communicator, take responsibility for actions, motivate others, keep commitments and cultivate support for project partners.

Skills Required To be successful Academic Coordinators require skills in the following:

Technical Competence
• Technical skills and/or knowledge in at least one of the following areas: community health education; food security; nutrition; physical activity promotion; policy, systems or environmental change strategies to promote community health.
Communication
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a format tailored to the audience.
• Literacy in online communications and computer software to support community education programs.

Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to model and support effective teamwork and remain open to exploring new ideas and innovative solutions.
• Able to adapt as circumstances warrant, shifting focus as times and organizational needs change.
Interest in Continued and Lifelong Learning
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-improvement both professionally and personally.

About UC ANR Community Nutrition and Health

Community Nutrition and Health at UC ANR is a statewide network of researchers and educators advancing integrated approaches that promote holistic health and equitable communities for all Californians. Our shared goal is to co-create community driven, responsive programming and activities to advance community health across California via statewide programs, special projects, and local advisor-driven work. We partner with organizations and community leaders with complementary goals for community health that addresses a variety of change-making including individual behavior change, leadership capacity building, institutional policy, public policy, and other systems or environmental change like adjusting protocols, practices, or structures within an organization. As a result of this work, all Californians will have access to live a healthy life free from chronic disease.

The Cal Fresh Healthy Living, University of California (Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UC) partners in communities to educate, build capacity, and serve as a catalyst for healthier living. Program staff and academics provide evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education, and engage local communities in policy, system and environmental change strategies that are supportive of community health and food and nutrition security. By aligning community education with policy, systems and environmental change strategies, CFHL, UC creates long-lasting community impact. CFHL, UC is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Education network (SNAP-Ed) across the country, funded by the United States Department of Food and Agriculture.

About UC ANR

UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 250 UC ANR academics conduct research, extension, and education serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations, including county-based UCCE offices, 13 statewide programs and institutes, and 9 research and extension centers. 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 resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Learn more about
• UC ANR and UC ANR Mission Statement.
• UC ANR administers Statewide Programs and Institutes that focus research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in integrated teams
• UC ANR Strategic Initiatives help unify, communicate, and advocate for the work we do.
• UC ANR UC ANR uses seven Public Value statements to communicate how our work makes a difference to the public.
• UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR’s commitment to UC ANR’s Affirmative Action policy
• UC ANR is committed to supporting inclusive excellence and is guided by UC ANR's Principles of Community. We strive to create an environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and respected and have equal opportunities for growth and success.
• 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.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Salary & Benefits
Salary: The salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series from Step 1 - $81,633 to Step 4 - $89,467 annually. The Step placement in this series is based on experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding the Academic Coordinator series salary scales, please refer to: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t36-ii.pdf
This appointment is a limited term appointment. The merit cycle is every two years. The performance in the position will be evaluated annually. The position will be extended based on the continued need for the position, performance and availability of funding.

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 paid holidays. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose “applicants” (refer to position #25-08)

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by June 4, 2025 (open until filled).

Questions?
Contact Katie Kilbane; email: klkilbane@ucanr.edu

Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ 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 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 status under state or federal law.

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.

The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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.