CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Academic Coordinator II (24-07)
County Locations : San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
Date Posted : September 30, 2024
Closing Date : November 12, 2024
Position Overview
Location Headquarters : UCCE in Ventura or San Luis Obispo County
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), known locally as UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites applications for a CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Academic Coordinator II. UC ANR coordinates a statewide network of researchers and educators in partnership with Counties that are dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental, youth, and health issues.
The CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE program helps people eligible for CalFresh (known nationally as SNAP) lead healthier lives. 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.
Purpose: The CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Academic Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering innovative education programs and policy, system, and environmental change strategies to support food and nutrition security and improved community health in under-served communities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide academic leadership, program planning that aligns with USDA SNAP-Ed Guidance, and development with the CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE programs at the local level and, as needed, statewide.
- Develop, implement, adapt, and evaluate program activities, training, curricula and work with staff to ensure that outcomes and impacts are measured and communicated.
- Work collaboratively with partners, program leadership, and staff on the development and design of new CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE programming in Ventura County, including hiring supervisory staff and supporting budget cycle and related activities, that is responsive to clientele needs and resources.
- Ensure CalFresh Healthy Living clientele needs, strengths, and priorities are assessed on a regular basis, and develop program goals accordingly.
- Provide leadership and support to the youth engagement initiative, 4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Council clubs, in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, with potential expansion to Ventura County.
- Participate in and lead community collaboratives and work groups focused on increasing access to healthy and nutritious food, improving food and nutrition security, and improving physical activity with youth and adults in low-income schools and communities.
- Prepare high quality written materials including proposals and grant reports, program and project impact statements, peer-reviewed publications, blog posts, briefings, posters, and presentations.
- Develop proposals for extramural funding of programs and support resources beneficial to SNAP-Ed programming, partnerships, and activities.
- Act as a liaison with other agencies and institutions in the public and private sectors in support of CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE goals and priorities.
Counties of Responsibility: This position is focused on food and nutrition security and physical activity in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Reporting Relationship: The Academic Coordinator will serve under the administrative and programmatic guidance of the UCCE San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Health Equity Advisor.
Qualifications and Skills
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.
In addition, the following skills/experience are required:
- Successful project management experience.
- Demonstrated professional and/or lived experience in working across cultures or in multicultural environments.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to model and support effective teamwork and remain open to exploring new ideas and innovative solutions.
- Literacy in online communications and computer software to support community education programs.
- Ability to travel within the region and state and outside of normal business hours, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic setting (i.e. University of California Cooperative Extension).
- Experience in SNAP-Ed.
- Bilingual Fluency (Spanish & English).
- Ability to communicate and extend technical information to audiences with varying levels of literacy.
- Ability to create and maintain a diverse network of project partners.
- Ability to be an effective listener and communicator, take responsibility for actions, motivate others, keep commitments and cultivate support for project partners.
Additional Requirements:
- A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate.
- This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).
- Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed.
- This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite.
Academic Coordinator Skills
To be successful in the position, Academic Coordinators need to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Coordination of Academic Programs.
- Professional Competence and Activity.
- University and Public Service.
- Affirmative Action and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
Salary & Benefits
Salary : The beginning salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series. The beginning salary range is from Step 1 -$81,633 to Step 5 - $98,280 annually.
Benefits : The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and approximately thirteen paid holidays per year.
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: and choose “applicants” (refer to position #24-07)
Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by November 12, 2024 (open until filled)
Questions?
Contact Tatiana Avoce; email:
University of California Cooperative Extension
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment.
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