Job Description
4-H Evaluation Academic Coordinator (AP 26-04)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window
Open date: March 30, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
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 description
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 . 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. Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Anti-Discrimination Policy
Affirmative Action
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 click apply for full job details