Lead College Facilitator

Please note: The position will serve Watsonville High School and PVUSD Middle School.

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The IRD for this job is: 12-03-2024

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-learning 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-curricular 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 EAOP and Access projects, both under the umbrella of the EPC, serve under-represented, low-income students with the goal of increasing the participation rate of program/cohort participants in post-secondary education. This EAOP position serves the Pajaro Valley region at Watsonville High School.

More information can be found at: https://epc.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a component of an academic preparation program. Establishes new organizational relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions. Assignments require advanced knowledge of highly complex or technical information. May have supervisory responsibility.

Under the general supervision of the EAOP Assistant Director, the Lead College Facilitator will coordinate and implement EAOP activities and services at assigned schools. They are the primary contact and team leader of EAOP 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(s) and/or high school(s) in the designated area and/or surrounding service area. This position will serve Watsonville High School and oversee some of our PVUSD middle school programs.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $80,000 - $83,000 / 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: 6/30/2026 with the possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 4 (004536)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

55% - K-12 student college access programming

• Develop 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.
• Travel between district school sites when needed for events, meetings, trainings etc.
• Provides complex academic advising.
• Develops customized student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.

20% - School and community partnership

• 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. Travel between district school sites when needed for events, meetings, trainings etc.

25% - College access program grant management

• Manages program components and activity budgets.
• Assists with fundraising and proposal writing.
• Assists in recruitment and hiring of professional, student, and/or temporary staff.
• Act as supervisor for professional and student 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 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.
• High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively in writing.
• High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally.
• 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) skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
• Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories.
• Experience designing, implementing and monitoring academic/enrichment programs or events.
• Experience working with EAOP/Access.
• Experience working with High School and Middle School students in PVUSD.
• Experience advising, coordinating, and implementing College and Career Clubs in PVUSD service schools

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work a hybrid work schedule and must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and 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 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 travel nationally.
• 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.

SAFETY STATEMENT

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.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination