University of California - Davis

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Job ID 82619 Location Davis Full/Part Time Part Time Job Summary Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Center for Community and Citizen Science, based at the UC Davis School of Education, the Project Manager manages partnership-based research projects that support community and citizen science (CCS) capacity-building and program development with our partners. The Project Manager also supports dissemination and communication on behalf of the project, and efforts to sustain and expand work through new grant opportunities. This role involves collaboration between the Center and Land Together, a non-profit organization that, among other things, builds and maintains gardens in state prisons, and carries out rehabilitation programming. The current phase of this collaboration is a research-practice initiative piloting the California Naturalist certification program in the prison context. The Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of the logistical and administrative realities of working in prisons, and may conduct occasional (though infrequent) visits to prison sites. Apply By Date 12/4/2025 Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in a field relevant to the challenges of conducting environmental education and collaborative research in carceral settings (e.g. environmental science, education, community development, law). • Experience with software tools, concepts, and processes central to interdisciplinary project management. • Experience managing community outreach and other forms of strategic communication, and strong writing skills. • Experience working collaboratively with a diverse spectrum of individuals in a professional office environment. • Ability to be compassionate, open-minded and a people-first collaborator. • Ability to be highly organized, forward-thinking, flexible, and patient with bureaucratic systems, to effectively manage multiple projects, and balance diverse interests in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a field with relevance to the goal of teaching natural history in a carceral setting. • Direct work or life experience with the carceral system, or other systems-impacted experiences. • Experience with grant development and preparation, and editing and publication of academic articles. • Experience with the challenges and opportunities of carrying out university-based social science research and education programming with non-academic collaborators (e.g. research design, data management, research compliance, collaborative writing). • Experience as an educator in formal (i.e., classroom) or informal settings (e.g., summer camp or science museum). • Knowledge and experience in environmental education pedagogy and practices, including experience with instruction focused on place-based and/or outdoor learning in formal or informal settings. • Professional presentation skills to write for and speak to multiple audiences. • Passion for dismantling systems of oppression through accessible education, and the ability to celebrate the dignity of all life as a foundation for providing meaningful and empowering experiences to incarcerated people. Key Responsibilities • 80% - Project Management • 10% - External Communication • 10% - Project Development Department Overview The School of Education was established in 2002, building on an 85-year tradition at UC Davis of working to strengthen public education. The School offers preparation for the California teaching credential, master's and doctoral-level programs for educational researchers and practitioners, and professional development for educators throughout Northern California. The School has over 40 full time senate and clinical faculty and 80 staff. The School's total budget is over $30 million and is comprised of state general funds, tuition and self-supporting revenue. The School also supports a dynamic and diverse program of research. Faculty members and graduate students conduct research in numerous areas as diverse as academic language and literacy, college access and persistence, community and citizen science, autism and education, and much more. In addition to the academic programs, the School is home to eight Research and Innovation Centers and the federally funded College Opportunity Programs, serving over 7,000 middle and high school students in California. Ranked 32nd in 2023 by US News and World Report, the School is in the top 12% of Graduate Schools of Education nationally. Please visit our website for more information on the School: http://education.ucdavis.edu POSITION INFORMATION • Salary or Pay Range: $28.16-$48.47 • Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly • Salary Grade: Grade 19 • UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 • UC Job Code: 007397 • Number of Positions: 1 • Appointment Type: Staff: Career • Percentage of Time: 50% Variable • Shift (Work Schedule): TBD by supervisor • Location: Davis • Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) • Benefits Eligible: Y • This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work) Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our . If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave • Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles • Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found Physical Demands • Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Environmental Demands • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours • Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours • Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours • Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours • Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours Mental Demands • Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 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 flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet operational needs. Provide own transporta Job ID 82619 Location Davis Full/Part Time Part Time Job Summary Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Center for Community and Citizen Science, based at the UC Davis School of Education, the Project Manager manages partnership-based research projects that support community and citizen science (CCS) capacity-building and program development with our partners. The Project Manager also supports dissemination and communication on behalf of the project, and efforts to sustain and expand work through new grant opportunities. This role involves collaboration between the Center and Land Together, a non-profit organization that, among other things, builds and maintains gardens in state prisons, and carries out rehabilitation programming. The current phase of this collaboration is a research-practice initiative piloting the California Naturalist certification program in the prison context. The Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of the logistical and administrative realities of working in prisons, and may conduct occasional (though infrequent) visits to prison sites. Apply By Date 12/4/2025 Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in a field relevant to the challenges of conducting environmental education and collaborative research in carceral settings (e.g. environmental science, education, community development, law). • Experience with software tools, concepts, and processes central to interdisciplinary project management. • Experience managing community outreach and other forms of strategic communication, and strong writing skills. • Experience working collaboratively with a diverse spectrum of individuals in a professional office environment. • Ability to be compassionate, open-minded and a people-first collaborator. • Ability to be highly organized, forward-thinking, flexible, and patient with bureaucratic systems, to effectively manage multiple projects, and balance diverse interests in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a field with relevance to the goal of teaching natural history in a carceral setting. • Direct work or life experience with the carceral system, or other systems-impacted experiences. • Experience with grant development and preparation, and editing and publication of academic articles. • Experience with the challenges and opportunities of carrying out university-based social science research and education programming with non-academic collaborators (e.g. research design, data management, research compliance, collaborative writing). • Experience as an educator in formal (i.e., classroom) or informal settings (e.g., summer camp or science museum). • Knowledge and experience in environmental education pedagogy and practices, including experience with instruction focused on place-based and/or outdoor learning in formal or informal settings. • Professional presentation skills to write for and speak to multiple audiences. • Passion for dismantling systems of oppression through accessible education, and the ability to celebrate the dignity of all life as a foundation for providing meaningful and empowering experiences to incarcerated people. Key Responsibilities • 80% - Project Management • 10% - External Communication • 10% - Project Development Department Overview The School of Education was established in 2002, building on an 85-year tradition at UC Davis of working to strengthen public education. The School offers preparation for the California teaching credential, master's and doctoral-level programs for educational researchers and practitioners, and professional development for educators throughout Northern California. The School has over 40 full time senate and clinical faculty and 80 staff. The School's total budget is over $30 million and is comprised of state general funds, tuition and self-supporting revenue. The School also supports a dynamic and diverse program of research. Faculty members and graduate students conduct research in numerous areas as diverse as academic language and literacy, college access and persistence, community and citizen science, autism and education, and much more. In addition to the academic programs, the School is home to eight Research and Innovation Centers and the federally funded College Opportunity Programs, serving over 7,000 middle and high school students in California. Ranked 32nd in 2023 by US News and World Report, the School is in the top 12% of Graduate Schools of Education nationally. Please visit our website for more information on the School: http://education.ucdavis.edu POSITION INFORMATION • Salary or Pay Range: $28.16-$48.47 • Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly • Salary Grade: Grade 19 • UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 • UC Job Code: 007397 • Number of Positions: 1 • Appointment Type: Staff: Career • Percentage of Time: 50% Variable • Shift (Work Schedule): TBD by supervisor • Location: Davis • Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) • Benefits Eligible: Y • This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work) Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our . If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave • Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles • Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found Physical Demands • Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours • Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Environmental Demands • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours • Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours • Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours • Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours • Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours Mental Demands • Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours • Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 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 flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet operational needs. Provide own transporta