Lead College Facilitator

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,680 - 85,540; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Lead College Facilitator to coordinate GEAR UP activities at assigned schools. Under the GEAR UP Assistant Director, you will lead direct services, supervise college facilitators and interns, and drive outreach that helps economically disadvantaged students prepare for college.

You will plan, develop, and evaluate programs, provide academic advising, and build partnerships with districts, schools, and families to improve graduation and college

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students.
• Knowledge of K-12 and higher education policies and issues.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with school district personnel and communities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement college access programming for K-12 students.
• Lead partnerships with school districts, higher education institutions and community organizations.
• Supervise staff, manage budgets, and support fundraising and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education outreach

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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-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 and/or high schools in the designated area and/or surrounding service area. Tasks include 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: $77,680/year - $85,540/year. 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: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004536 (K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 4) - Grade 21

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.
• 20% - Collaboration & Communication: 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 policies 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, with 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.
• Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish).
• 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.
• 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.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• 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.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing duties. Protects sensitive information and follows data protection and privacy policies.

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 misconduct, or are currently the subject of any investigations involving misconduct. If applicable, provide related information as part of the offer process. See UC policies for details on misconduct disclosures.

SAFETY STATEMENT

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

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. 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.