"UC Cooperative Extension Specialist - Workforce Development - Davis, CA (AP 25-30)"

Job Description

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist - Workforce Development - Davis, CA (AP 25-30)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Application Window

Open date: October 30, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist (UCCE) - Workforce Development at the Assistant rank.

The Workforce Development Specialist will lead applied research, curriculum development, coordination, and statewide extension efforts to study, design, and implement innovative workforce programs aligned with California's evolving food, agriculture, natural resource, and bioeconomy sectors. The Specialist will address critical issues that will aid Californians-especially youth, underserved, and non-traditional learners-in acquiring the skills and credentials needed to access high-demand jobs and build inclusive economic prosperity.

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Location Headquarters: The position will be housed with the UC ANR Innovate Statewide Program at UC ANR headquarters, 2801 2nd Street, Davis, CA, 95618. It is not a remote position: the candidate must be available to work onsite at the agreed-upon office location.

Salary & Benefits
Salary: The beginning salary will be in the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist Rank Step 1- $90,600 to Step 6 - $118,500 annually. ...
Salary scales

How to Apply
If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #25-30).

Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by January 3, 2026 (open until filled)

Questions? Contact Katie Kilbane; email: klkilbane@ucanr.edu