Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/9

Salary Range: $58,726

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The Program Associate for Youth Development will implement youth development activities through 4-H Youth Development Clubs in DC Public & Chartered Schools and Community-based Organizations focused specifically on urban sustainability, STEAM as well as other related youth development programs in the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES). The Program Associate reports directly to the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience and will utilize the community resourcing and volunteer training model by identifying and training as volunteers, community experts to implement 4-H related activities. The incumbent is expected to perform assigned duties with a high degree of independence, professionalism, initiative and efficiency, exercising good judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish partnerships related to youth engagement around science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and 4-H youth development clubs in UDC, DC Public and Charter Schools, and community-based partner organizations using the community resourcing and volunteer training model.
• Develop a database and network of youth development and/or STEAM experts from universities, federal and district agencies and community-based non-profit organizations to support youth development activities in 4-H Clubs.
• Provide Volunteer Leadership Training to network of youth development experts in compliance with 4-H youth development program activities.
• Identify and work with DC Public and Chartered Schools staff to implement 4-H Clubs focused on STEAM and other youth-oriented activities.
• Align trained experts with schools and community-based 4-H Clubs to implement activities and assess for continuous improvement.
• Oversee continuing development of UDC CAUSES efforts to increase engagement around STEAM and other youth-oriented activities, including the UDC CAUSES Makerspace.
• Develop programs and training that educate youth about leadership and development within the context of urban sustainability and resilience; and empower youth to address current issues of sustainability and resilience.
• Explore, with other CSDR staff, opportunities for scholarly research including youth outreach and STEAM engagement; and with other UDC staff opportunities to expand Makerspace and other youth-development efforts.
• Complete monthly planning and accomplishment reports for assessment and to measure and report quarterly and annual impacts.
• Complete annual performance management review with self-assessment for improvement through professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned including special assignments related to capacity development needs of the center, college, and community.    

Other Duties

• Works effectively and collaboratively with other staff in CAUSES and the University.
• Participates in CAUSES wide meetings, task forces, and projects.
• Practices effective time management, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Manages resources incl. time, materials, and staff in a cost-effective manner.

Required Competencies

• Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with CAUSES and UDC faculty, staff and students, DC agencies, federal agencies, private and non-profit sector contacts, and other relevant constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, devise practical solutions and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of the methods and principles for assessing and improving program effectiveness.
• Ability to manage time efficiently, to be dependable, organized and creative.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, problem-solve, work independently and perform in a goal-oriented environment with tight deadlines.
• A proven commitment to continuous improvement and to proactive, outcomes-oriented work in meeting the responsibilities and duties described.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about youth development principles and practices.

Minimum Job Requirements

• The incumbent is required to hold a bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience (master’s degree preferred) appropriate to the programs and mission of CAUSES and the responsibilities and duties outlined in the position description.
• Knowledge of the principles of modern office procedures, systems and ICT tools.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Federal and District agencies or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.
• Minimum of four years of experience in increasingly responsible youth development community outreach and training.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

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: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, 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) 274-5380.

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: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/.