K-12 Regional Partnerships Coordinator

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV to implement academic preparation programming, maintain school partnerships, and recruit middle and high school students for program participation.

You will develop and deliver college-going workshops for students and families, coordinate campus visits, and collaborate with educators and higher education partners to expand access to higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related area with 3 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience with K-12 programs and college preparation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and enrolls 6th–12th-grade students for program participation and provides academic development.
• Supports preparing summaries of monthly activities, logs, surveys and reports on request.
• Develops and implements college-going services; organizes campus visits and workshops for students, parents, and educators; supports enrichment programs.
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and partner schools; liaises with principals, counselors and CEP program contacts; represents UC Merced in related networks.
• Coordinates academies offering in-depth academic support; maintains records, monitors budgets, and stays current with education trends.

Skills

Student advising

Workshop facilitation

Program coordination

Stakeholder relationships

Data reporting

Recruitment & enrollment

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

3 years related experience

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV to implement academic preparation programming, maintain school partnerships, and recruit middle and high school students for program participation.

You will develop and deliver college-going workshops for students and families, coordinate campus visits, and collaborate with educators and higher education partners to expand access to higher education.