Public Education Specialist; PUBL EDUC SPEC

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, the Program Coordinator supports the Wraparound Center of Excellence (COE) by planning, organizing, and delivering programs that strengthen Wraparound practice statewide. This position is responsible for the implementation of continuing education courses for Human Services, and supporting special projects related to workforce development. The incumbent will plan events, such as conferences, symposiums, convenings and meetings.

This role provides overall management for contract‑related and county‑specific projects, including fiscal responsibility of the program and overseeing instructor compensation, facilities and catering. They will establish and adhere to project procedures to guarantee completion of contract goals. This position provides quality customer service, assists with the development of new projects, assists with administrative team projects, participates in/attends unit and department‑wide meetings and committees, provides onsite and virtual support for trainings, institutes, conferences, and special programs, and assists with compiling program data and creating reports to ensure high‑quality standards for workforce development within the Wraparound model.

March 5, 2026

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Experience planning the logistics of trainings, events and conferences
• Project management experience, including defining goals, organizing and scheduling complex projects, coordinating project execution and managing teams; analytical skills to identify issues, compare data and develop goals or plans for resolution and implementation; experience developing, analyzing and implementing a budget
• Experience in marketing, outreach and communications; drafting, editing and producing correspondence, reports, fliers, forms and presentations
• Experience using databases; experience using computerized financial systems to prepare financial reports and forms; experience in MS Office in a Windows environment to use electronic mail, Internet, Microsoft Office, database systems and spreadsheets
• Experience working in a team and establishing relationships with people from diverse backgrounds including staff, faculty and agency clients; interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact professionally and effectively in person, on the telephone, online and via email
• Organizational and time‑management skills to manage, track and work on multiple and simultaneous complex tasks

• Knowledge of Destiny and Zoom
• Knowledge of the field of human services

• 80% – Program Management/Logistics/Fiscal
• 10% – Marketing/Selling Programs
• 10% – Instructor Recruitment and Management

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre‑college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55,000 enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment.

Beyond its community‑facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.57 - $44.06/hour
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 18
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  PUBL EDUC SPEC 2
• UC Job Code: 004167
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Manager will advise
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation:
  No
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and…