UC Davis Administrative Officers for the Future:
A Leadership Development Program
Participant Application
Deadline for Receipt of Application:
November 18, 2015—5:00 pm
Contact Information:
Marla Dolcini
Staff Development and Professional Services
Heitman Staff Learning Center
mdolcini@ucdavis.edu
(530) 752-9682 (voice)
(530) 752-4744 (fax)
Kristi McMahon
UCDHS Training & Development
Ticon III, Room 2600
kristi.mcmahon@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
(916) 734-2676 (voice)
Submit applications in person to Marla Dolcini or Kristi McMahon, or submit by fax or e-mail to Marla
Dolcini.
About the Program:
The Administrative Officers for the Future program is intended to cultivate a diverse pool of highly talented
and motivated staff interested in pursuing administrative officer positions (e.g., chief administrative officers,
management services officers, department administrators, program managers). The UC Davis Administrative
Officers for the Future program supports the campus commitment to develop and retain a distinguished and
diverse staff and is intended to increase participants’ sense of community and commitment to UC Davis.
Participant Eligibility:
Employees who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
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At least one year at UC Davis, past probation, career status
Currently employed in a PSS Grade 2-8 position (e.g., Analyst 2 – Analyst 8). See
http://hr.ucdavis.edu/salaryscales/index.html if you are unsure of your position’s PSS grade.
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Administrative Officers for the Future
Participant Application
Application Instructions:
Submit the following materials to Marla Dolcini or Kristi McMahon by Wednesday, November 18, 2015 (5:00
pm):
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Applicant Information Sheet
Narrative Question Responses
Resume or Work History
Supervisor’s Statement of Support
Supervisor Information and Instructions
The UC Davis Administrative Officers for the Future program is an investment by the employee, the department
and the university. The time commitment on the part of the employee includes:
 1-2 days per month of classroom activities
 40-hour group project
 Individual work, including:
o Competency-based and function-based assessments
o Development planning
o Informational interviews
o Analytical writing assignment
The supervisor’s role in supporting an employee’s participation in the UC Davis Administrative Officers for the
Future program is crucial to the ultimate success of that employee’s experience of the program as a whole. As
such, the supervisor’s commitment to their employee’s participation in the program should be reflected in the
Supervisor’s Statement of Support.
Supervisor's Statement of Support:
Please complete the Supervisor’s Statement of Support in this application package, due at the time of
application, about the applicant’s participation. Please be as specific as possible.
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Applicant Information Sheet
Applicant Information:
Applicant's Name:
Working Title:
Payroll Title:
Department:
Address:
Phone:
(
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E-mail:
Time in present position:
Total time at UC Davis:
Supervisory responsibilities in your current job:
Number of full-time employees I supervise directly:
__________
Number of part-time employees I supervise directly:
__________
Number of employees I supervise indirectly:
__________
I do not supervise anyone:
__________
Supervisor's Name:
Supervisor’s E-mail:
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Narrative Questions
Please address the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in participating in the UC Davis Administrative Officers for the Future program?
2. A key goal of the Administrative Officers for the Future program is to cultivate a diverse pool of highly
talented and motivated staff interested in pursuing administrative officer positions (e.g., chief administrative
officer, management services officer, department administrator). How does this goal fit with your career
goals?
3. How would your participation in this program benefit UC Davis?
4. The six competencies for the Administrative Officers for the Future program have been identified as the
following:
 Building Strategic Relationships
 Communication
 Results Orientation
 Strategic Problem Analysis
 Talent Development
 Team Effectiveness
a. Please pick one competency that you believe is a strength for you and describe why and how you would
continue to build strength through the program.
b. Please pick one competency that you believe you could improve upon and include why and how you
would like to improve it through the program.
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5. Administrative Officers for the Future is a development program that provides opportunities for learning and
building administrative officer competencies. It is a seven-month program that is intended to prepare
qualified staff to take advantage of future administrative officer opportunities, but does not necessarily
provide all that is needed to be successful as an administrative officer. Individuals should be prepared to
pursue additional opportunities for professional development. Please describe how you would continue to
develop administrative officer competencies after the program ends.
Signature:
Applicant
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Supervisor’s Statement of Support
Please address the following questions:
How has this applicant demonstrated potential to advance their career at UC Davis?
How do you believe the applicant’s participation in Administrative Officers for the Future will benefit them? How
will it benefit the organization?
Signature:
Supervisor
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