K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2 - 137428

UC San Diego's Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is responsible for increasing the post-secondary eligibility of educationally/socio-economically disadvantaged students in San Diego and Imperial Counties, including increasing levels of eligibility and competitive eligibility of program participants. Historically, EAOP has been primarily tasked with disseminating information concerning college entrance requirements, providing motivational activities, as well as with identifying and tracking middle school/high school students demonstrating potential for college admittance. More recently, the mission of EAOP was altered to include a provision of in-depth academic enrichment or developmental education activities across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Under direction of higher-level K-14 Academic Preparation Specialist, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. Maintains program visibility in schools. Maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 institutions and / or community entities. Maintains relationships with higher education institutions. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating ongoing and new informational, motivational academic preparation programs, with a focus on new online programs designed to 1) help meet the academic and college preparation needs of priority K-12 student populations and 2) improve the quality of the undergraduate experience at UC San Diego through practicum-based academic experiences.

• Position is expected to travel to campus and various off-site locations at least 80-90% of the time (4-5 days per week). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

• Must reside in campus (UCSD or other UC campus) residential halls during the summer residential program.

• Experience delivering college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school-sponsored events.

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

• Knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives.

• Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers. Experience implementing academic preparation programs.

• Demonstrated experience and ability in developing and implementing student leadership and engagement activities in a university setting, and in developing and implementing campus-based networks that include students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

• Demonstrated expertise with computer software applications including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite and MS Outlook, and internet web applications. Skill in development of website content. Willingness and commitment to regularly maintain and update technology skills as required.

• Demonstrated skill in budget preparation, reporting and management.

• Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.

• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Skills to identify existing and potential programmatic partnerships and cultivate/establish collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies, particularly through community service and service learning programs.

• Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal, group, and cross-cultural communication skills. Skill in public speaking and presentations. Ability to lead and facilitate effective group and team-building activities.

• Demonstrated individual/group counseling/advising, leadership and supervisory skills.

• Proven skills to prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow-up on projects and tasks delegating as appropriate -- with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately.

• Demonstrated organization and problem solving skills to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive projects and programs. Ability to delegate and coordinate complex tasks with attention to both overall goals and specific details. Skill in applying organizational development, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution techniques in group situations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational development, group dynamics, strategies for change and Principles of Community.

• Demonstrated knowledge of diverse issues related to leadership. Skill in leading, and promoting leadership within, diverse populations, particularly students.Demonstrated skill in budget preparation, reporting and management.

• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with student organizations, college staffs, academic departments, and other campus entities to ensure effective services for students.

• Ability to author clear and concise reports and memos.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of UC A-G requirements, admissions eligibility criteria, and competitive eligibility.

• Ability to interpret and apply University of California and UC San Diego policies and procedures.

• Background Check required.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, 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