Lead College Facilitator

Overview

Lead College Facilitator (GEAR UP) position at UC Santa Cruz. This role is based at one or more partner middle and/or high schools within the designated area and may involve travel. The position is hybrid with a remote day and onsite days.

Job  |

Location:

Santa Cruz | Full/Part Time:
Full Time

• 55% - Program Development, Coordination, & Implementation:
  Design and implement college access programming to K-12 students; provide leadership for the design and implementation of college preparation services and culture to a district, including training K-14 school district faculty and staff; plan and organize district-wide or regional college-going events and activities; provide complex academic advising; develop customized student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.
• 20% - Collaboration & Communication:
  Develop partnerships/networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations; provide leadership in strategic and program planning; maintain up-to-date knowledge of K-12 and higher education policies and issues and disseminate information to school site and district personnel; organize meetings with school site personnel and service providers.
• 25% - Supervision, Leadership, & Budget:
  Manage program components, grant objectives, and activity budgets; assist with fundraising and proposal writing; assist in recruitment and hiring of professional, student, and/or temporary staff.

• 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 K-12 and higher education policies and issues; 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 verbal and written communication skills
• 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, leadership, and supervisory skills
• Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish)
• Experience designing, implementing and monitoring academic/enrichment programs or events

• Selected candidate must pass pre-employment criminal history background check
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process
• Hybrid work schedule option; must be able to work from home/remote office and comply with UCSC telecommuting agreement
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Provide proof of negative TB test; may be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus; travel within a defined regional or service area
• Maintain appearance and conduct suitable for a professional setting
• Complete training within established time frames as directed, including UC compliance training
• UC vaccination policy applies to all employees
• CANRA Mandatory Reporter: required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect
• Exercise discretion in handling sensitive information; comply with data protection and privacy policies

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: disclosure of certain misconduct matters as part of employment condition
• Safety Statement: comply with job safety procedures and required trainings
• Notice of Availability and EEO/AA: UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to affirmative action and anti-discrimination policies

Job End Date:
None |

Work Location:

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus | Travel:
Up to 25% of the time