Lead College Facilitator

University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Full-time Education

Posted on April 9, 2024

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Lead College Facilitator

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 63064

JOB POSTING

This position has a primary location within the PVUSD school district and may be required to travel to on/off-campus locations for trainings/conferences.

HOW TO APPLY

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is: 01-15-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz offers a vibrant community that inspires the intellectual and personal development of all students. The Division of Undergraduate Education supports students and creates a living‐learning community where students thrive, belong, and are engaged world citizens. The division assumes primary responsibility and leadership for enrolling a diverse undergraduate student body, ensuring enriching and supportive living and learning environments, and developing exemplary co‐curricular programs and engagement opportunities that enrich the UCSC experience and support learning. As a member of the Division of Undergraduate Education, the Educational Partnership Center (EPC) provides an array of school-centered and student-centered activities for students, parents, faculty, and community members across Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley.

The EPC coordinates new and long-standing student academic preparation efforts of the University of California, Santa Cruz with the goal of increasing access and opportunity to postsecondary education for students across our service area. The EPC provides support to faculty, staff, and outreach groups to work collaboratively with schools, universities, and community colleges to promote an educational pipeline for success for all students.

The EAOP and GEAR UP projects, both under the umbrella of the EPC, serve under-represented, low-income students with the goal of increasing the participation rate of program/cohort participants in post-secondary education. EAOP serves the Pajaro Valley region and Monterey County. GEAR UP operates in the Pajaro Valley region, South Monterey County, and Monterey County.

More information can be found at: https://epc.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the EAOP & GEAR UP Assistant Director, the Lead College Facilitator will coordinate and implement EAOP/GEAR UP activities and services at assigned schools. They are the primary contact and team leader of EAOP/GEAR UP direct services at times supervising one to three college facilitators and several undergraduate interns. The incumbent will plan and lead efforts to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and/or low-income students who attain eligibility and competitiveness for admission to colleges and universities and provide educational services designed to motivate middle and high school students to prepare academically for higher education. The incumbent will be responsible for providing outreach services at one or more partner middle(s) and/or high school(s) in the designated area and/or surrounding service area.

Responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a component of an academic preparation program. Establishes new organizational relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions. Assignments require advanced knowledge of highly complex or technical information. May have supervisory responsibility.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $75,000 - $81,000/Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Contract appointment

Job End Date: 3 years from date of hire

Work Location: primary location is within the PVUSD school district

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 4 (004536)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

20% - College Preparation Services

Provides leadership for the design and implementation of college preparation services and culture to a district, including training K-14 school district faculty and staff.

20% - High School Student Advising

Provides complex academic advising.
Develops partnerships / networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations.

15% - Partnerships

Develops partnerships/networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
Plans and organizes a set of district-wide or regional college-going events and activities.

15% - Program and fundraising

Oversees program component and activity budgets.
Assists with fundraising and proposal writing.

10% - Strategic Leadership

Provides leadership in strategic and program planning efforts.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of K-12 and higher education policies and issues, assesses their impact on program strategies, and disseminates information to the school site and district personnel.

10% - Coordination

Organizes meetings with school site personnel and service providers regarding major whole school, district, and regional efforts.

10% - Recruitment

Assists in recruitment and hiring of professional, student, and / or temporary staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Comprehensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Advanced knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
Advanced knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid and scholarship requirements, and matriculation processes.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Ability to develop outreach programs, and design effective materials.
Advanced knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally.
High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively in writing.
Advanced knowledge of issues facing low-income, first generation youth.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage multiple critical projects with deadlines. Strong project management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.
Experience designing, implementing and monitoring academic/enrichment programs or events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish).
Advanced knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=63064&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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