UC Santa Cruz
Program Director, Conservation Scholars
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Position Information
Job Number
1505973
Recruitment Type
Open
Job Title
Program Director
Division
Social Sciences [318]
Department
Environmental Studies
Hiring Unit
Environmental Studies (ENVS)
Job Open Date
09-25-2015
Position is open until filled; initial review
of application materials will begin on:
10-08-2015
Appointment Type
Career [2]
Start Date
Immediate Opening
End Date
10/31/2019
Shift Differential
No
Furlough
No
Furlough time period
Schedule
Full time
Days per week
5
Average hours per day
8
Percent of Time
100%
Fixed or Variable?
Fixed
Average hours per week
40
Days of the week
Shift
Days
Additional Comments
Salary Information
Salary: $48,000/annually.
Benefits Eligibility
This position is eligible for Full benefits
Classification
MGT SVC OFCR 1 [7512]
Personnel Program
Professional Support Staff (PSS)
Salary Grade
I
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed
to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that
welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all
students and employees.
Summary Statement
This is a full-time director for an innovative national scholars program in
conservation, with special emphasis on increasing conservation's reach
and effectiveness by cultivating greater diversity in the field and its
leadership. The director will manage and help build the Doris Duke
Conservation Scholars Program at UCSC (DDCSP at UCSC) to recruit
nationally; select 20 diverse scholars each year with passion and
transformative potential; coordinate and deliver integrative training and
mentoring for each scholar cohort; cultivate an enduring community
among scholars and their mentors, instructors, families, peers, and
partner organizations; seek additional funding; and manage program
budget, finances and reporting.
A graduate degree in conservation (such as conservation science,
policy, law or biology) or a relevant field, or equivalent research work
experience
Demonstrated, excellent interpersonal skills: collaborative,
communication, networking, organizational and mentoring experience
Qualifications / Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to and experience working towards the goal
of increasing conservation's reach and effectiveness, particularly
through an increase in the diversity of its leaders and practitioners
Experience working successfully with students from diverse
backgrounds as a teacher, mentor, researcher, and/or supervisor,
especially with high school and/or college undergraduate students
Experience writing successful grants, managing budgets, and reporting
Experience working in the field of conservation
Must have the ability to mentor and interact with students and staff
Experience working in the conservation sector outside of academia (e.g.
for an NGO, foundation, government agency or private firm)
Preferred Qualifications / Competencies
Experience teaching in the field to undergraduates, high school
students, or other post-primary students; experience teaching in the
classroom, leading workshops, or otherwise providing instruction or
facilitation to groups
Leadership and/or diversity training
Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history
background check
Must have the ability to travel to other parts of the U.S. 3-5 times per
year for 2-7 days
Must have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods with
or without accommodations
Special Conditions of Employment
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be
able to drive a van
Ability to work in an outdoor setting, including modest hiking,
negotiation of uneven terrain, work in inclement weather, and overnight
camping
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position
has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will
be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as
defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement
Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing
employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions,
requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgibin/displaycode?section=pen&group=11001-12000&file=1116411174.3
Critical position requiring background
check(s)?
Yes
Background check(s) required
Criminal History Review
Verification of License, Certificate or Degree
If you selected "license, certificate or
degree" above, specify the type here:
Valid license to drive in the state of CA
Does this position require an E-Verify
check?
(Note: Certain positions funded by
No, this position does not require an E-Verify Check.
federal contracts or sub-contracts
require the selected candidate to pass
an E-Verify check which confirms the
individual's eligibility to work in the U.S.)
Will the employee be required to
participate in the DMV Pull Notice
program?
No
For More Information See:
Resume
Supplemental documents (in addition to Cover Letter
application) applicants will be allowed to Optional Doc #1
attach
Optional Doc #2
Optional Doc #3
Job Duties
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Title
Duties
Lead outreach,
Recruitment and
Selection
Lead outreach, recruitment, and selection of 20 undergraduate conservation scholars each
year to participate in a two-year program based at UC-Santa Cruz. Establish key staff/
faculty contacts at approximate 40 4-year colleges; develop and deliver printed, web, and
in-person information about program; contribute to design of application materials; solicit
applications; contribute to application review and selection.
Work closely with supervisor and collaborators to design and implement programming,
including an 8-week annual summer conservation research and leadership course; annual
Collaboration, Design
winter retreats; year-round mentoring at scholars' home institutions; and group internship
and Program
placements. Develop and coordinate yearly summer course and winter retreat schedule;
Implementation
arrange travel and logistics for scholars, course staff, and course guests; communicate
regularly with scholars, host institution mentors, and internship mentors.
Mentor current and
past participants in
the program
Communicate regularly with current scholars; maintain web- and social media-based
communications among scholars, alumni, and program partners; provide professional
letters of recommendation and placement assistance to current and former scholars.
Track program expenditures in collaboration with campus accounting staff, assemble and
Manage program
provide an annual report to steering committee and partners, assemble and deliver
finances and reporting
required reporting materials to funding body for program.
10
5
Seek additional
funding for program
Communication
Identify funding opportunities to enhance current programming; write proposals for
additional funding; work with supervisor to develop strategy to endow or otherwise
institutionalize program long-term.
Maintain communication with and involvement of program advisory board to enhance
program effectiveness. Organize annual virtual advisory board meeting, solicit input from
advisory board members about program elements including internship placements, guest
speakers, and other resources for the program.
Safety Duties
Safety Duties
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All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures,
attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety
at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and
injuries.