Academic Coordinator, Early Childhood Laboratory Director, Center for Child and Family Studies

University of California Davis

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January 16, 2021

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Davis, California

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Academic Coordinator, Early Childhood Laboratory Director, Center for Child and Family Studies

The Academic Coordinator for the Center for Child and Family Studies (CCFS) provides administrative oversight for Early Childhood Laboratory (ECL) programs, CCFS outreach programs, and the educational and community service programs of the larger CCFS. The Academic Coordinator works closely with the CCFS Faculty Advisory Committee Chair to coordinate the education, service and outreach components of the CCFS and to facilitate the onsite research and participant recruitment approved by the faculty committee. The Coordinator reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Human Ecology, thereby supporting the success of the departmental missions. This is a 100% appointment, with an annual appointment period of nine months.

Academic Coordinators are appointees who administer academic programs that provide service closely related to the teaching or research mission of the University. This service may be provided to academic departments, to organized research units, to students, or to the general public. Determination of the appropriate level for an appointment for an Academic Coordinator shall take into consideration such factors as program scope and complexity. The duties of an Academic Coordinator are primarily administrative. Individuals in an Academic Coordinator title who are assigned research or instructional duties are required to hold a dual title.

Areas of responsibility include:

Program Administration/Fiscal and Facilities Management (50%)

Responsibility for compliance with California state licensing requirements for operation of a childcare center
Achievement of national accreditation status through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and responsibility for accreditation maintenance and renewal
Creation and periodic updating of ECL handbooks, policies and procedures, forms, guidelines, position statements and CCFS website content
Editorial responsibility for information (printed and electronic) disseminated about all child/family programs at the CCFS by its teaching and administrative staff, including classroom websites, newsletters, handbooks, and statements representing the lab school
Oversight of CCFS undergraduate education programs and of ECL use as a site for other UC Davis education, observation and training purposes
Facilitation of HDFS approved onsite research projects and research participant recruitment
Program development of ECL curriculum and practices consistent with current evidence-based practices and new research in the fields of child development and early education
Responsibility for and supervision of department approved CCFS outreach programs serving children and families
ECL budget oversight and periodic rate review participation, in collaboration with Human Ecology Account Manager and other staff
Oversight of ECL staff spending on program-related items
Coordination with Facilities, Grounds, Custodial and other related departments to ensure appropriate safety, maintenance and upgrade of CCFS physical facilities
Ongoing assessment of adequacy of program's equipment and materials and budgeting/collaboration/grant writing as necessary to replace and upgrade items

Staff (20%)

Primary responsibility for ECL staff, including hiring, orientation, coaching, supervision, evaluation, and coordination with Human Ecology personnel staff
Provision of pedagogical leadership to ECL teaching staff in their roles as early childhood educators and undergraduate student instructors
Planning and implementation of annual ECL staff orientation period, weekly staff meetings, parent-staff workdays and teaching staff professional development
Supervision of and collaboration with CCFS Administrative Assistant

Children and Families (20%)

Administration of child enrollment process, including responsibility for enrollment decision-making and communication with applicant families
Development and supervision of parent orientation, participation and education programs for ECL families
Mentoring of staff in establishing effective partnerships with families
Liaison responsibilities with families in interpreting programs and policies, building a supportive community, and addressing concerns as they arise
Service as the liaison and resource for the ECL Parent Committee
Consultation with staff, parents and community experts on referrals for services for children with special needs

Outreach, Service and Professional Competence (10%)

Participation in various local, regional, national and university groups and initiatives to support young children and their families, such as the Chancellor's Child Care Advisory Committee, Yolo County Child Care Directors Association, and the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers
Outreach and professional contributions to child development field as an expert consultant, evaluator, and trainer in areas of early childhood program quality, early learning standards, early childhood development and curriculum and teacher training
Hosting and interpretation of program to community observers and other guests
Participation in professional development activities, including conferences, courses, colloquia and policy briefings to maintain and contribute to current knowledge of the ECE and child development fields and its policy and practice implications

Review of applications will begin after the Initial Review Date, January 31, 2021; open until filled. Interested persons should upload a cover letter, current vitae, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and 5 letters of recommendation.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Davis campus, third oldest in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The city of Davis is a progressive university town of 65,622 located in the Sacramento Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles west of Sacramento, California's capital.

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 property owned or leased by UC Davis-- indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03859

Internal Number: 2124685

About University of California Davis

UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.

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