4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator (AP 26-04)

4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator (AP 26-04)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Application Window

Open date: March 30, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a 4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator 2.
The Evaluation Academic Coordinator will provide evaluation leadership to University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (UC 4-H). The 4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator develops and implements statewide evaluations to strengthen the program and document program outcomes and impacts. The 4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator collaborates to disseminate outcomes, impacts, and the public value of 4-H to a variety of audiences. The 4-H Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership to build the capacity of academic personnel, staff and volunteers for program evaluation. The 4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator connects their work to the latest advances in statistical methodology and evaluation research on non-formal youth development programs, including curriculum and content delivery, and collaborates with program teams/committees, campus departments, county 4-H/ Cooperative Extension of ices, and state and community partners. The 4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator represents UC 4-H on state, regional, and national committees.

Location Headquarters: Location Headquarters: State 4-H Of ice, UC ANR Building, 2801 Second Street, Davis, California

ACADEMIC PROGRAM MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct a comprehensive and ongoing needs assessment to determine statewide program evaluation needs and gaps.
  Develop, coordinate and implement large statewide and project-specific evaluations.
• Provide leadership in establishing alignment of evaluation efforts in support of the UC ANR
  Strategic Visioning Document and condition changes.
• Design and refine evaluations to document program outcomes and impacts of 4-H programming, including but not limited to the areas of youth development, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, STEM + Agriculture (STEAM) and Communications & Expressive Arts
• Work collaboratively with campus specialists, academic advisors, academic coordinators, local educators and volunteers to develop measures as needed to assess key practices and outcomes of the UC 4-H program and associated projects.
• Create and leads statewide implementation of an evaluation plan, ensuring that measures used assess key practices and outcomes of the 4-H YDP as indicated in the UC 4-H YDP Strategic Plan; makes recommendations to the Statewide 4-H Director, 4-H personnel and volunteers on program improvement.
• Continually review evaluation efforts throughout the state and provide leadership and training as needed to keep California at the cutting edge of evaluation research.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Develop materials and prepare reports to communicate demonstrated outcomes, impacts, and public values, including the annual evaluation report.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications staff to prepare a UC 4-H Annual Report and respond to organizational requests for data, metrics and performance indicators.
• Disseminate information on program outcomes, impacts, and public values broadly to external and internal stakeholders through UC Delivers stories, peer-reviewed publications, professional conferences, presentations, newsletters, reports, state impact sheets, policy briefs, etc.
• Participate in program teams/workgroups, advisory committees, and other committees as appropriate.
• Support development, submission, and management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
• Reporting Relationship: The Academic Coordinator reports to the Statewide 4-H Director. The incumbent will work cooperatively with all personnel in the statewide 4-H Program, other units in UC ANR, the broader UC system and partnering organizations.

Qualifications and Skills Required
Required Qualifications

education: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a discipline related to program evaluation, human development, economics, developmental psychology, education, public administration or a closely related ield is required at the time of appointment.

Key Requirements:

• experience in large project planning and evaluation management, including designing evaluation tools and measuring program outcomes and impacts.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses, including bivariate and multivariate analysis, multiple regression, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and other structural modeling techniques (e.g., longitudinal, multi-level).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate outcomes, impacts, and public values to a variety of audiences (including legislators, funders, consumers, and other decision makers).
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of basic technologies, including word processing, e-mail, Microsoft Office Applications, the Internet, etc., as well as the educational use of computers, the Internet, and other distance learning techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with statistics software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, or MPlus.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities and participants, including those with varied cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to support inclusive and accessible educational programming.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must have unrestricted and permanent work authorization in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of hire, without additional sponsorship. Internal ANR applicants with questions may contact Katie Kilbane at mailto:klkilbane@ucanr.edu.
• A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with California law.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess or obtain valid California Driver’s License to drive a County or University Vehicle.
• This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
  https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• A Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with 4-H youth programing.
• Experience working with volunteers and the public.
• Cooperative Extension experience or experience working at a Land Grant University.
• Experience supervising staff.

Skills Required
To be successful Academic Coordinators require skills in the following:

Technical Competence

• Demonstrated content expertise relevant to assessment of program effectiveness, especially achievement of learning outcomes. Familiarity with Extension education methods. Working knowledge of evaluation methods and standards as well as strategies used to measure institutional effectiveness. Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary projects with a diverse range of collaborators.

Communication

• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a format tailored to the audience.
• Literacy in online communications and computer software to support community education programs.

Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to model and support effective teamwork and remain open to exploring new ideas and innovative solutions.
• Able to adapt as circumstances warrant, shifting focus as community and organizational needs change.

Interest in Continued and Lifelong Learning

• Maintain a program of continuous self-improvement by participating in in-service training, seminars, workshops, work group & program team meetings, short courses, professional society meetings and other relevant opportunities.

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. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 250 UC ANR academics conduct research, extension, and education serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations, including county-based UCCE offices, 13 statewide programs and institutes, and 9 research and extension centers. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California’s reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people’s lives.

For more than 100 years, the UC ANR 4-H YDP has provided community-based youth development programming that has signi icantly improved outcomes for youth, families, and communities. The UC ANR 4-H YDP serves more than 75,000 young people throughout the state, in a variety of programs, such as clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment and camps. The program is delivered through county-based UC Cooperative Extension of ices, in partnership with a large volunteer network of more than 7,000 people.

Our priorities in research, education, service, and resource allocation are guided by the UC ANR Strategic Vision 2040 Document https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/%F4%80%8F%90iles/2025-11/2040_UCANR_Vision.pdf 

Learn more about

• https://ucanr.edu/ and https://ucanr.edu/site/division-agriculture-and-natural-resources/about-us 

• UC ANR administers https://ucanr.edu/site/statewide-programs-research-and-extension-center-operations/programs that focus research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in integrated teams

• https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-anr-program-areas-and-program-teams help unify, communicate, and advocate for the work we do.

• UC ANR UC ANR uses seven https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-anr-planning-and-accountability/condition-changes to communicate how our work makes a difference to the public.

• UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR’s commitment to https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-anr-human-resources/office-civil-rights.

• UC ANR is committed to supporting inclusive excellence and is guided by https://ucanr.edu/site/division-agriculture-and-natural-resources/principles-community. We strive to create an environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and respected and have equal opportunities for growth and success.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: The salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series. The Step placement in this series is based on experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding the Academic Coordinator series salary scales, please refer to https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t36-ii.pdf

The position is 50% soft funded and the successful candidate will be required to seek extramural funding to help support the position. Performance in this position will be evaluated annually. The merit cycle for this position will be evaluated every two (2) years. The position will be extended based on performance and availability of funding.

Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/

How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit https://recruit.ucanr.edu/  and choose “applicants” (refer to position #26-04)

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by April 29, 2026 (open until filled).

Questions?
Contact Mikyla Perez at mikperez@ucanr.edu 

University of California Cooperative Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

Application Requirements
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• College Level Transcripts – Electronic transcripts or legible scanned copies (PDF) of original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify course work completed, grades earned, degrees conferred and confer dates. Please DO NOT send transcripts that are password protected.

• References – Please provide 3 references including names, titles, emails and phone numbers.

Reference requirements

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

About UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Job location
Davis, CA