UCD Center for Labor and Community - Education and Curriculum Director (ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3)

The Labor and Community Center of the Greater Capital Region at UC Davis Law ("Center") seeks a dynamic curriculum development professional to serve as our Education and Curriculum Director (ECD). The Center champions nonpartisan, evidence-based domestic policy solutions that improve the economic, political, and social landscape for workers in the state of California, along with capacity-building to develop strong worker leaders.

Under the supervision of the Co-Directors the Education and Curriculum Director is responsible for developing, managing and executing the Center's public education portfolios. The Director will act as the primary point of contact for the Center's education functions, overseeing the organization's public education agenda, including curriculum-building, capacity-building education projects, contract-based education programs, and faculty-driven education projects. She/he will develop and facilitate the design and structure of the Center's education portfolio with support from the Center's Co-Directors. This includes establishing a public education agenda, identifying related projects, disseminating activities, and cultivating relationships with scholarly, practitioner, and/or policy experts in order to promote the Center's education and programmatic functions. She/he will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising student fellows, including facilitating weekly meetings and creating training curriculum to develop their research and policy skills.

The Director will play a critical role in the production of digital and print publications that connect academic content with decision-makers, namely elected and appointed officials, funders, the media, and other policy decision-makers. She/he will stay engaged with staff coordinating the curriculum development process, including faculty and student researchers, and communications staff. The Director will support the Center's communications strategy and execution as it relates to targeted messaging and press functions relating to the organization's public education and capacity-building activities.

The ECD Director will work with the Co-Directors on growth and development of the organization's education and capacity-building program. She/he will identify topics relating to the Center's mission; write grant or contract proposals for funding from agencies and foundations; and pursue development opportunities for the centers including event sponsorship, contracts, and other large scale funding opportunities for its education and capacity-building mission.

Metrics for success will include the consistent, widespread, and successful amplification of Center activities related to its education, pipeline and capacity-building functions; the successful identification of partnership opportunities in addition to successful management of large extramural grants and contracts; and the integration of Center education activities into evidence- based policymaking across the country.

The ECD Director operates with a high degree of autonomy, independently determines how to carry out assignments and undertake appropriate actions, and is proactive in identifying and bringing to the co-directors' attention potential problems and opportunities, and providing creative recommendations for action. The ECD Director will consult and work in coordination with the Faculty Director(s), staff, Principal Investigators, undergraduate and graduate student fellows, and communications staff to complete their job duties.

Apply By Date October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm

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

• no Minimum Education required.
• Experience developing curriculum; training students from various audiences, including labor, community and professional; and capacity-building for labor and community audiences.
• Experience in grant-writing, contract development and donor relations.
• Expertise in U.S. and/or international labor movements, and/or racial and economic justice organizations and campaigns.
• Demonstrated experienced with design and management of public programming. Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated exceptional abilities at writing, reporting and copy editing. This includes the ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct documents and materials for academic and public consumption.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with academic leaders; university administrators, faculty, staff, students; volunteers; campus donors and prospects project funders and their representatives; and the general public to advance the Center's goals and meet objectives.
• Ability to manage subordinate staff time and workload effectively and complete assignments promptly amid conflicting demands, multiple deadlines, competing requirements, and changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD or terminal degree in Social Science, Law or Humanities.
• Curriculum Development and Program management
• Knowledge of labor movements, history, worker centers, and unions
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of state and local government, community, academic leaders and policy-makers.
• Leadership record which demonstrates a collaborative leadership style of large engaged-research and education center at a research university, or similarly-situated institution.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Program Direction
• 20% - General Management
• 40% - External Relations
• 10% - Professional Development and Other Center wide Duties

Department Overview

The UC Davis School of Law offers a three-year full-time program leading to the Juris Doctor Degree, a one-year program for a LL.M. (primarily foreign lawyers and judges), and combined degrees. The outstanding scholarly reputation, high ranking, small size, dedicated faculty of internationally renowned scholars, and uniquely supportive learning environment combine for an excellent legal education. The Law School consistently places among the best in the U.S. News and World Report and other law school rankings.

The UC Davis Labor and Community Center builds upon and expands existing worker-centered projects on the UC Davis campus. The Labor Center will develop labor-centered, community-engaged, policy-relevant research, education and public programming that serves the labor movement and social justice struggles more broadly in the Greater Sacramento region, rural Northern California and parts of the San Joaquin Valley. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative is rooted in the belief that a vibrant labor movement is vital to redressing the range of inequities that plague workers and their loved ones. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative is committed to working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders representing trade unions, workers' organizations and other groups addressing issues that working people face as a means of not simply advancing scholarly debates about workers but on-the- ground struggles led by workers. The UC Davis Labor and Community Initiative will thus address both of the UC WRPI programmatic goals of capacity building for a worker-centered economy and research for the public good.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $85,500/yr. - $157,300/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 23
• UC Job Title: ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3
• UC Job Code: 004330
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday 8am -5pm
• Location: Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• 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 Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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 here

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
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 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.

Visit off-site events and meetings. Work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/nights and weekends.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

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.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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