Upward Bound Project Advisor - Etna High School; K to ACAD PREP SPEC

Under general supervision of the Upward Bound Project Director, provide services to first generation and/or low income high school students in economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Provide academic enrichment opportunities for targeted high school and middle school students.

October 15, 2026 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications
- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience developing and managing academic preparation programs.
• Experience and knowledge to understand, analyze, and make effective judgment regarding fundamental school and academic program principles and standards - admissions procedures, registration, financial aid, gift acceptance.
• Experience and skills to analyze and evaluate technical and non-technical program requirements, information, or problems in an objective manner, and make logical conclusions.
• Experience with California public school system.
• Skills to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups of varying ages and cultural backgrounds to disseminate information, resolve problems, and/or clarify situations.

• Experience to write and format a variety of proposals, correspondence, reports, procedures, agreements, and training documents.
• Experience developing innovative solutions and programs.
• Experience to assess budgetary needs, oversee budgetary allocations, and approve or deny requests for funds.
• Skill to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and apply federal/state/university policies.
• Skills to research, identify and validate student activities and programs.
• Computer skills using software for word processing, spreadsheets, and student database management.

• 25% - Academic Support Services
• 25% - Program Development and Management
• 25% - Summer Component and Visit Coordination
• 25% - Outreach and Admissions

The College Opportunity Programs works in partnership with administrators, teachers and students in specified elementary, middle and high schools in regional K-12 school districts. The goal of COP is to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities who prepare for post-secondary preparation with an emphasis on college/university preparation.

The Upward Bound program is a federally funded TRIO program awarded to the University of California, Davis. The UC Davis College Opportunity Programs (COP) works in partnership with administrators, teachers, and students in specified elementary, middle, and high schools in regional K-12 school districts. The goal of COP is to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities who prepare for post-secondary preparation with an emphasis on college/university preparation.

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.34/hr.
  
  - $45.40/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 18
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2
• UC Job Code: 004534
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Monday
  - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Location:
  
  Etna, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% remote

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for…