RSCH GNT PRG OFCR 3 (Research Grant Program Officer)

Department Purpose

The Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis (ITS-Davis) is the leading university center in the world on sustainable transportation, hosting the National Center on Sustainable Transportation (NCST) since 2013, and managing large research initiatives on energy, environmental, and social issues. It is home to more than 60 affiliated faculty and researchers, and more than 120 graduate students, and, with its affiliated centers, a budget of $20 million. We have a strong commitment not just to research, but interdisciplinary education and engagement with government, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
The NCST is a part of the University Transportation Centers Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The NCST is led by UC Davis in a consortium made up of California State University Long Beach, Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas Southern University, UC Riverside, University of Southern California, and the University of Vermont. The NCST provides national leadership in advancing environmentally sustainable transportation through cutting-edge research, direct policy engagement, and education of our future leaders. NCST’s research program is working toward equitable decarbonization of the transportation sector through high-priority projects that inform policy in the public and private sectors and that address the needs of diverse communities. The NCST supports a wide array of activities in the areas of research, education, and engagement, and has an annual budget of $4 million in federal funding and $4 million in matching funds from state agencies and other sources.

Job Summary

Under direction of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) Director, the NCST Education Programs Coordinator will oversee, manage, and support all aspects of various complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary, and extramurally funded educational projects and programs. The position will oversee and coordinate the NCST Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program, dissertation grants, seminar series, and support annual workshops on integrating equity into research. The position is responsible for graduate student exchange programs, developing and managing education-related reporting metrics, facilitating external engagement opportunities for students, developing and implementing the ITS-Davis internship and mentorship program, and assisting with partnership with Sacramento City College (SCC).

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Lifting Requirements - Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - OCCASIONALLY

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and/or programs, and applying project management principles and concepts.
• Experience working on issues that require analysis of data and/or an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Experience developing and overseeing the implementation of new programs and processes.
• Experience in program and budget management. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting data quality issues and recommending strategies to manage and correct data collection issues.
• Experience overseeing and administering policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and have self-direction in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:            

• Experience with education programs, preferably at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience implementing the principles of performance management, multiculturalism and diversity, coaching skills to enhance staff contributions to department mission.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Quantitative and analytical skills to prepare statistical reports, budgets and projections and to interpret reports prepared by others.
• Strong writing skills to prepare written progress reports and communications content.
• Analytical skills to review current university and unit policies, procedures, and to recommend potential unit changes to improve efficacy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS