Lead College Facilitator

University of California; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Lead College Facilitator to design and implement college access programming for K-12 students and to lead college preparation services across districts.

The role provides complex academic advising, develops partnerships, and helps create district-wide events, with a focus on educational equity and student success. Hybrid work options are available, with travel up to 25% of the time.

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 of K-12 and higher education policies and issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement college access programming for K-12 students.
• Provide leadership for college preparation services and culture across districts.
• Organize district-wide or regional college-going events and activities.
• Provide complex academic advising and develop customized student academic plans.

Skills

Program development

Educational equity

Community outreach

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

*Work location will be Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas CA. In-person four days a week and one remote day.

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-\u2014learning 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-\u2014curricular 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 the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley/San Jose regions to support students on the college-going pathway. 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 GEAR UP project is under the umbrella of the EPC, serving under-represented, low-\u2011income students with the goal of increasing the participation rate of program/cohort participants in post-secondary education. GEAR UP operates in the Pajaro Valley region, South Monterey County, and Monterey County.

Under the general supervision of the GEAR UP Assistant Director, the Lead College Facilitator will coordinate and implement GEAR UP activities and services at assigned schools. They are the primary contact and team leader of 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-\u2011income 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.

Involves planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, activities, counseling, tutoring and advising focused on students' successful graduation from high school and college, and career readiness. Works with students, program alumni, teachers, counselors, school districts, community stakeholders and parents.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $80,787.00 - $88,961.00 / 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: 2 years from Date of Hire, with the possibility of extension

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

55% - Program Development, Coordination, & Implementation

• Design and implement college access programming to K-12 students
• 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.
• Plans and organizes a set of district-wide or regional college-going events and activities.
• Provides complex academic advising.
• Develops customized student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.
• Develops partnerships/networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
• Provides leadership in strategic and program planning efforts. Maintains up to date knowledge of K-12 and higher education polices and issues, assesses their impact on program strategies, and disseminates information to school site and district personnel.
• Organizes meetings with school site personnel and service providers regarding major whole school, district and regional efforts.

25% - Supervision, Leadership, & Budget

• Manages program components, grant objectives, and activity budgets.
• Assists with fundraising and proposal writing.
• 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 of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
• 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.
• Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories.
• High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and 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.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• The selected candidate has the option to work a hybrid work schedule. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Selected candidate will be required to provide proof of negative TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• 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 .
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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.

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.