Program Supervisor (PUBL EDUC SUPV 2

Under direction of the Continuing Educator, act autonomously in the day-to-day and long-range implementation of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
- Human Services, Northern Academy programs and contracts. Oversee provision of professional child welfare training and related workforce development and organizational development services for 28 California counties, including social worker training, child welfare leadership training, coaching, consultation, technical assistance, conferences and special events. Supervise staff charged with scheduling all training and program logistics; manage Academy processes and technical systems related to deliverables;

and ensure deliverables are met per contract requirements with outstanding customer service. Cultivate relationships with staff, funding agency representatives, county contacts, instructors and advisory committee members to ensure successful continuing training opportunities. Oversee development and maintenance of project management systems; manage training delivery and scheduling plans; and ensure all contract deliverables are met. This position is in the Northern Academy unit and has primary responsibility for the training delivery of this visible and vital program, which is part of California's Regional Training Academy system for child welfare services.

The Northern Academy is primarily funded by the California Department of Social Services and delivers more than 600 training days per year to child welfare staff throughout the region.

Apply By Date:
August 12, 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 related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Experience managing large projects of high complexity, including strategic planning input, outreach, development of client and partner relationships, budgeting, quality control, and training. Ability to assist in the identification, development, and delivery of new project opportunities.
• Supervisory experience to recruit, mentor, train and coach staff to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Experience organizing and implementing in-person and virtual workshops, meetings and conferences.
• Experience with project management systems. Technical skills to oversee development and maintenance of project management applications (such as Airtable) and learning management systems.
• Experience working effectively with clients to meet project goals/objectives and experience or skill to conduct needs assessments to determine potential deliverable offerings that meet with client needs. Oral, written and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, and develop and maintain relationships with funders and clients, including public relations skills to maintain the highest level of customer service and communicate professionally, verbally, in writing and before groups.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to identify issues, compare data and develop goals or plans for resolution and implementation.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply Federal/State/University rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing business and accounting activities. Knowledge of general accounting principles to develop course and program budgets, monitor course costs and analyze financial reports.

• Experience managing and monitoring project deliverables, budgets and contract expenditures.
• Experience managing marketing and outreach projects, including the development of marketing and client communication materials.
• Experience using Zoom for virtual meetings and training delivery.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems and business process systems, including Destiny One, Aggie Enterprise, and Airtable.
• Ability to make public presentations that represent the department in a professional manner.

• 45% - Program/Project Management
• 40% - Supervision
• 10% - Program Development & Marketing
• 5% - Instructor Management

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the continuing and professional education division of UC Davis. In this capacity, UC Davis CPE partners with campus schools, colleges and faculty to create global access to the distinctive knowledge and resources of UC Davis. UC Davis CPE instructors include outstanding faculty from every school and college as well as distinctive working professionals in a wide variety of disciplines.

Last year, UC Davis CPE recorded more than 62,000 enrollments in 1,400 unique classes, serving students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Courses are offered onsite and online in a variety of formats, including short courses, conferences, certificate programs and self-supporting master's degrees.…