Family & College Access Coordinator (Hybrid/Remote)

University of California, Santa Cruz; California; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a GEAR UP Family Involvement Coordinator to support middle and high school students’ college readiness, engaging parents and schools across Pajaro Valley and related counties.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, organizing family-centered events, and fostering collaborations with K-14 and higher education partners. Strong bilingual communication and teaching experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience designing, managing, or implementing projects for the target population that improve enrollment of low-income and educationally underserved students in rigorous academic programs, high school persistence and graduation, and postsecondary enrollment and attainment.
• Experience designing, implementing and monitoring academic/enrichment programs or events.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives.
• Significant knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, parents, and community contacts. Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Deliver college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school sponsored events.
• Plan and implements college-going field trips and activities.
• Implements and facilitates recruitment for events.
• Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.
• Designs and implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops, curricula, materials and activities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with parents/families to support student academic success and access to higher education.
• Acts as an advocate for students and parents.
• Provides parent and family support for student high school completion and enrollment in higher education.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a GEAR UP Family Involvement Coordinator to support middle and high school students’ college readiness, engaging parents and schools across Pajaro Valley and related counties.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, organizing family-centered events, and fostering collaborations with K-14 and higher education partners. Strong bilingual communication and teaching experience are essential.