Program Associate for Project Based Learning

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/10

Salary Range:$61838.00 - $66612.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled


Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

The Program Associate for Project Based Learning will design implement facilitate and evaluate community-based research and education projects through project-based learning activities in the District of Columbias K-12 education pipeline and District community-based organizations. The incumbent will engage K-12 students and educators in hands-on applied learning focused on innovative urban agriculture technologies such as hydroponics; urban sustainability; green infrastructure; and sustainable entrepreneurship with a focus on equity and resilience. The Program Associate will develop implement evaluate and report on the impact of the new programs curricula and partnerships to engage University of the District of Columbia (UDC) students and District youth in green sustainable pro-urban food systems technologies and related career sectors. The position will cultivate research training mentorship and partnerships across schools government and nonprofit organizations and emphasize improvement of educational outcomes workforce readiness and community well-being in under served areas of Washington DC (particularly Wards 7 and 8) to advance the Universitys strategic goals of student success academic quality workforce development and impactful community engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitates DAWNInitiative ( To learn about DAWN please visit ) partnership through the implementation of project-based learning opportunities primarily at Anacostia High School Kramer and Sousa Middle Schools and other stakeholders in Wards 7 and 8 for at least 3 days each week. (30%)

Designs develops implements evaluates and reports on the novel project-based learning programs which support the Colleges and the Universitys goals while improving the quality of life and economic opportunity of District residents. (20%)

Plans leads and implements training sessions workshops webinars and other similar activities to increase awareness and effectiveness of relevant stakeholders. Ensures accurate data collection and timely reporting of program impacts. (10%)

Engages develops and implements curricula and a mentorship program for a diverse audience of stakeholders including but not limited to UDC students District K-12 students and their respective faculty and teachers. (5%)

Advances a database and network of urban sustainability urban agriculture and green infrastructure experts from universities federal and district agencies and community-based non-profit organizations to support project-based learning. (5%)

Develops educational and research resources including fact sheets toolkits white papers and publications to support project-based learning in the District. (5%)

Identifies funding sources and actively pursues grant opportunities to fund research and program in collaboration with CAUSES Project Specialists the UDC Foundation and relevant UDC stakeholders. (5%)

Develops and implements an active applied research program incorporating project-based learning activities. (5%) Represents the University CAUSES and the Center in appropriate internal and external meetings. (5%)

Coordinates and communicates a plan of work and accurate and timely reporting of program impacts and accomplishments on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.(5%)

Performs other duties as assigned including special assignments to support the needs of the center college and university. (5%)

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors degree.

Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in:
Community engagement or youth development
Experiential or project-based learning
Strategic planning or community development

Core Competencies: Demonstrated knowledge of:
Strategic planning and community development principles
Modern office procedures and information and communication technologies (ICT)
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented environment

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbias retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status source of income status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status source of income status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

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The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: opportunity/.