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The School of Education was established in 2002, building on an 85-year tradition at UC Davis of working to strengthen public education. The School offers preparation for the California teaching credential, master’s and doctoral-level programs for educational researchers and practitioners, and professional development for educators throughout Northern California. The School has over 40 full time senate and clinical faculty and 80 staff. The School’s total budget is over $30 million, and is comprised of state general funds, tuition and self-supporting revenue. The School also supports a dynamic and diverse program of research. Faculty members and graduate students conduct research in numerous areas as diverse as academic language and literacy, college access and persistence, community and citizen science, autism and education, and much more. In addition to the academic programs, the School is home to eight Research and Innovation Centers and the federally funded College Opportunity Programs, serving over 7,000 middle and high school students in California. Ranked 32nd in 2023 by US News and World Report, the School is in the top 12% of Graduate Schools of Education nationally. Please visit our website for more information on the School: http://education.ucdavis.edu |
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Job Summary |
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Under general supervision of the School of Education’s Director of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Writer produces written communications and coordinates and manages projects that promote the work of the School, in particular faculty and faculty research, with the goal of raising the School’s profile among target audiences. THIS CONTRACT APPOINTMENT ENDS TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR CONVERSION TO CAREER BASED ON FUNDING. Position Information
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .
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