Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Status: full time, temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 09; Steps 7-10
Salary Range:  $50,597- $55,355
Closing Date: February 9, 2015

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

1. Coordinate OMK programs Ready Set GO and Speak Out For Military Kids (SOMK) according to curriculum;
2. Responsible for the acquisition and distribution of Hero Packs;
3. Oversees all activities of the SOMK) Speakers Bureau;
4. Engage military and non-military youth in the use of the Mobil Technical Units and maintain a schedule of units assigned to the University of the District of Columbia;
5. Be responsible for contributing information to and gathering data materials such as photos and contact information for Operation Military Kids annual report;
6. Coordinates volunteer efforts for implementing 4-H program as assigned;
7. Holds and attends meetings and conferences as needed to assist the Center Director, Project Specialists and volunteers in implementing programs with specific objectives;
8. Cooperates with Project Specialist and OMK State Team members in developing the team approach to program development;
9. Maintains effective working relationships with other Center for 4-H and Youth Development and CUASES staff to provide knowledge of new technology as well as assistance in programming methods and procedures;
10. Prepares reports for submission to the Center Director, Project Specialist and OMK State Team members;
11. Maintains current professional competence through participation in Extension staff development programs and opportunities such as professional organizations and seminars;
12. Cooperates with other program units in planning and implementing interdisciplinary programs;

1. Bachelors Degree (Master's preferred) in a relevant discipline;
2. Minimum of three years of experience with implementing Community Youth Education Programs; and
3. Knowledge of planning and assessing community education programs for continuous improvement

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s benefits plan. 
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 veterans 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/.