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Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Advisor for College and Career Readiness (25‑23)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension 4‑H Youth Development Advisor for College and Career Readiness, serving Mendocino and Lake Counties. The Advisor will develop and deliver a program that provides youth with meaningful personal development opportunities, emphasizing college and career readiness and a positive youth development framework. The position involves research, extension, and academic oversight of the 4‑H community club program, and educational leadership to county‑based 4‑H staff, educators, volunteers, and community members.

• Implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to address issues related to college and career readiness in Mendocino and Lake counties.
• Create opportunities for youth to participate in meaningful developmental experiences that prepare them for further education and careers, using a positive youth development framework.
• Provide academic oversight of the 4‑H community club program.
• Offer educational leadership to county‑based 4‑H staff, educators, volunteers, and community members.
• Develop and evaluate programs that promote positive college and career readiness through community strategies, outcomes of a multifaceted youth development program, and the effectiveness of the 4‑H Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development in California.
• Use youth as peer educators in initiatives that initiate community change through learning experiences.
• Establish extension and research partnerships with local youth development partners, community service organizations, county government, and youth‑serving agencies in formal and non‑formal education settings.
• Collaborate with other UC ANR colleagues across the system to integrate research, extension, and education efforts and improve youth development across the region.

• Education:
  
  A master’s degree in an area related to youth and/or adult education, such as Youth Development, Psychology, Out‑of‑School‑Time Learning, Youth and Career Development, or related areas (required).
• Experience in conducting applied research, program evaluation, and education programs with youth.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in program and personnel management.
• Required to meet appointment criteria for the UC academic title series; documentation of research, extension, and/or teaching experience applicable to the academic title and relevant scholarly achievements.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule; proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used; possession of a valid California Driver’s License to drive a County or University Vehicle.
• Will travel on remote highways including evenings and weekends, and adapt to inclement weather conditions.
• Background investigation will be required, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Employment is contingent upon complying with California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and acquiring written acknowledgement to comply with California law.
• No sponsor or insurance for an employment visa; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Not a remote position; candidate must be available onsite at headquarters and travel to Mendocino County when needed.
• Condition of employment: final applicant must disclose any recent administrative or judicial decisions for misconduct or ongoing investigations.

• Interest in and desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Deep understanding of youth development and ability to design and implement a program that leads to positive changes and impact within the community.
• Substantial experience and sensitivity to cultural differences working with youth and adults.
• Ability to work with clientele across diverse socio‑economic classes and ethnicities.
• Excellence in written,…