UC Management Skills Assessment Program: Call for staff applications closes July 6

Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2015 Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP). This program is designed to assess the management skills of high-potential, early-career staff supervisors and managers for future leadership opportunities at the University of California (academics are not eligible). The program is scheduled for October 12-15, 2015, at the UCLA Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead.

UC ANR has one seat for the fall 2015 program and we are seeking staff applicants.

Applications must be completed and submitted online at http://msap.ucr.edu by noon, Monday, July 6.

Department heads, unit leaders and directors are urged to discuss the program with supervisors, managers and professionals who exhibit potential for management development and to encourage them to apply.

Eligibility requirements for staff participants include (note: academic employees are not eligible for this program):

• Classification at “___” Assistant III Supervisor, equivalent or above
• Full-time career status with a current, satisfactory (or better) performance evaluation
• Designation as a supervisor or manager in their classification 

Participants will be selected based on an evaluation of the applicant's (1) career goals in management, (2) level of skills essential for performing management functions, and (3) demonstrated career path and/or strong commitment to management skill development.

The cost for the program is $1,095 (including all program materials and room and board for three days and two nights). This does not include transportation or other related travel costs.  ANR will cover the cost of the program for the successful participant, as well as travel costs according to ANR policy.

Further information and the 2015 online MSAP application form (including applicant and supervisor components) can be found at http://msap.ucr.edu.  An ANR committee will review all applications and make the final selection.Complete applications must be submitted online at http://msap.ucr.edu by noon, Monday, July 6.

For more information, contact Jodi Azulai at jlazulai@ucanr.edu.

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