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Job Description ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 Working Title Instructional Design and Marketing Coordinator
Job Code 004330 Grade 23
Department Name CE-CERT - D01007 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Administers all finance, human resources and facilities and other operational activities for small to mid-sized academic or research program. Administers major program components, and some or all of the program's operational requirements. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator or more senior Academic Program Officer to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.

Department Custom Scope
The Instructional Design and Marketing Coordinator will provide a range of duties and functions for the special programs of the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT). The incumbent will lead the non-technical portions of designing CE-CERT's Air Quality & Climate Research Training Program (ACT Program), a professional development program by listening to major stakeholders, researching other training programs to understand competition, and the assets of other similar programs, and working with UCR extension and other academic departments to understand and move forward with various options on campus for the programs. The incumbent will also help set up consortia programs that will be run by the faculty and researchers, coordinate several key events in conjunction with the Outreach and Events Coordinator, and coordinate production of promotional materials, such as videos of new lab capabilities, faculty areas of expertise keynote videos, and other various outreach objective materials.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary administrative and programmatic responsibility.
  • Lead the non-technical portion of designing the Air Quality & Climate Research Training Program (ACT Program), a professional development program including: listening to major stakeholders on needs for various types of training (from short courses to master's degrees, in subject matters from management training to technical training), research other training programs to understand competition, and the assets of other similar programs, and work with UCR Extension and other appropriate academic departments to understand and move forward with various options on campus. Help identify and secure training, equipment, teaching space, etc. Coordinate production of promotional materials, such as videos of new lab capabilities, faculty areas of expertise keynote videos in support of program. Assist with set up of consortia programs that will be run by the faculty and researchers. This assistance will consist of coordinating faculty and the development team and modifying the operational and business plan as needed to kick off the consortia. (A day to day consortia manager will subsequently be hired to carry the initiative forward.)
50
Works with program leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
  • Serves a strategic role in identifying and securing extramural funding that supports the mission of CE-CERT's special programs. Responsible for engaging with the CE-CERT faculty to source new contract and grant opportunities to stimulate additional research activity in support of CE-CERT's special programs. Meet with various individuals (community colleges, UCR international office, etc.) to understand and reach potential additional markets, work with designers to develop appropriate marketing materials, and work with campus and others to determine and develop appropriate online material for portions of training.
30
Participates in the program budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of program.
  • Develop the program's budget and ensure that the program operates within the approved budget. Monitors and approves all budgeted program expenditures.
10
Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, content effectiveness, and summarizes findings in order to develop and/or implement changes and to provide consultative services to CE-CERT Directors, Researchers, partners and external stakeholders. Researches, monitors and analyzes regulations, legislation, research literature and UC policies for impact on the organization. Conducts post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements, finer distinctions and/or additional process/policy components.
5
Assist with set up of consortia programs that will be run by the faculty and researchers. This assistance will consist of coordinating faculty and the development team and modifying the operational and business plan as needed to kick off the consortia. (A day to day consortia manager will subsequently be hired to carry the initiative forward.)
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred. Preferred
Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. Required
Strong oral and written communication skills. Required
Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. Required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. Required
Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Required
Solid fundraising experience. Required
Ability to develop and lead new programs and initiatives. Required
Ability to multi-task and work effectively with diverse audiences. Required
Prior experience with developing training and outreach programs or working in an academic setting, including cultivating excitement and participation in programs, innovating approaches to efficient and team projects. Required
Interest in helping educate the world about environmental problems and solutions. Preferred
Experience with budgets, program management. Superb written, communication and organizational skills. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision

Environment

Working Environment
CE-CERT, Off-campus location

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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