Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: open to the public

Position Status: full-time, regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 10, Steps 1-3

Salary Range:   $47,854-$51,552

Closing Date: October 14, 2015

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The Program Coordinator of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) reports directly to the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and coordinates the development, implementation, coordination, and performance of community education and certificate programs within the Center for Sustainable Development. Key areas of responsibility include community education course design, curriculum development and assessment of programs within the Center. The Program Coordinator carries out day-to-day program related activities as well as strategic objectives and is committed to the continuous improvement of all certificate programs related to environmental health and education, including, but not limited to: urban forestry, green infrastructure, beekeeping, water quality management and air quality. The incumbent will work closely with Project Specialists within the Center for Sustainable Development and other Land-grant Centers, must be a team player, work effectively and efficiently with diverse internal and external constituencies, perform all duties with a high degree of independence and initiative, communicate effectively, work well under pressure of deadlines and be familiar with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the college, the university, and program sponsors.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
 

1. Provides direct instruction to clients through workshops, seminars, demonstrations, mass media, visits telephone and other educational methods;
2. Oversees operations of community sustainability development projects ensuring successful, impactful programming, and project management;
3. Develops and maintains formal partnerships that further the environmental health and education initiatives of the Center for Sustainable Development, CAUSES and the District of Columbia; 
4. Analyzes situational information with supervisory staff and community leaders to prioritize the needs which can be met by extension programs;
5. Recruit, train and organize extension volunteers for program delivery in the various communities;
6. Assists Project Specialists, Assistant Director, and Center Director  with program implementation, including organizing training;
7. Recruits and train adult and youth volunteer leaders in content and techniques of presenting specified environmental health and community education related programs;  
8. Schedule and update weekly itinerary of each program activities and necessary resources;
9. Has responsibility for program planning, implementation and assessment of programs to meet required expected outcomes and impacts;  and
10. Submits required program and administrative reports in a timely manner;
11. Maintains up to date professional competence through participation in professional development programs and opportunities, such as academic courses, conferences and seminars.

1. Works effectively and collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, Academic Department Directors and Chairs in CAUSES to expand and solidify effective working relationships with external constituencies, program sponsors and potential partners.
2. Performs other duties as assigned including special assignments related to areas of responsibility as well as the needs of the college.

Required Qualifications
 

1. The incumbent is required to hold a minimum Bachelor’s degree (sustainability and/or environmental fields and a M.Sc. preferred) appropriate to the programs within CAUSES, to the mission of the college and the responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description; and
2. A minimum of three year of experience in increasingly responsible for environmental health education position.

1. Demonstrated ability to develop, oversee, and assess effective programs;
2. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills;
3. Demonstrated teaching skills and current knowledge of pedagogical strategies, service learning and student engagement approaches;
4. Demonstrated ability to interact with a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders within CAUSES and UDC as well as outside of the college and the university;
5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and interests;
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as under the pressure of deadlines in a goal-driven, fast paced environment;
7. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, take initiative and exhibit creativity in implementing all responsibilities;
8. Knowledge or ability to familiarize themselves with the land-grant system, its mission, goals and objectives;
9. Knowledge or ability to familiarize themselves with federal funding agencies and local, regional and national stakeholders; and
10. Knowledge or ability to familiarize themselves with the executive and legislative decision making process at the national, regional and local levels

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.