Regional K-12 Partnerships Coordinator — Onsite Travel

University of California, Merced; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,450 - 65,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced seeks a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV to collaborate with schools and organizations to implement academic preparation programming and build relationships with K-12 institutions and higher education partners.

This on-site, 2-year contract role recruits and supports 6th–12th-grade students, coordinates campus visits, workshops, and parent activities, and contributes to program publications while ensuring accurate participant records and progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary school education or related area and three years of progressively responsible related experience or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• Master's degree in related area from an accredited institution. (Preferred)
• 3 years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training. (Required)

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Supervisor: Recruits and enrolls 6th — 12th-grade students for program participation. Provides academic development and support through program services tied to program outcomes/objectives.
• Supports with preparing summaries of each month's activities detailing results and an assessment of monthly efforts; supports and ensures that daily, workshop, and campus visit logs, surveys, evaluations, grades, and other data instruments are entered on time; supports with preparing specific reports and updates at the immediate supervisor's request.
• Supports with the development and implementation of college-going services and activities; Organizes campus visits for students, parents, and educators; supports with organizing workshops for students, parents, and educators; supports in the planning and implementation of academic preparation and parent activities and conferences; delivers admissions, personal statement, financial aid, test taking and other workshops as assigned; assists in the organization and implementation of personal and academic enrichment programs for students and parents; assists in the development and production of program publications.
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities; develop and maintain professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students to receive academic preparation and parent services; liaison to partner schools, including principals, head counselors, parents, key school personnel and/or assigned contacts regarding student and parent CEP programs; develop and maintain relationships with other UC/CSU/CCC programs including MESA, EAOP, AVID, Talent Search, CTFMS, Upward Bound, etc. as well as community-based organizations, civic groups and private industry; act as a resource for elementary, middle school and high school personnel and the general public for inquiries regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, campus tours, and other related areas.
• Supports with the coordination of academies that provides in-depth educational support and resources to students, which may include Saturday work as well as transportation of students; maintain accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data; supports with the monitoring of the program budget and allocates resources efficiently; stay current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings.

Skills

Advising services

Workshop facilitation

Relationship building

Program coordination

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education

Master's degree in related area

Job description

The University of California, Merced seeks a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV to collaborate with schools and organizations to implement academic preparation programming and build relationships with K-12 institutions and higher education partners.

This on-site, 2-year contract role recruits and supports 6th–12th-grade students, coordinates campus visits, workshops, and parent activities, and contributes to program publications while ensuring accurate participant records and progress.