EAOP - Regional Assistant Director

K to 14 Academic Preparation Specialist (Spec
3)

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $56,000 - $96,400 annually

• Delivers individual and group advising services and maintains relationships with a group of K-14 students.
• Assists program participants with navigating the college admission process by advising and identifying colleges and universities which students may be eligible for, assists participants complete their college and financial aid applications, advises program participants on policies as they pertain to college admission.
• Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.
• Designs and implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops, curricula, materials and activities.
• Delivers college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school-sponsored events.
• Develops and maintains relationships with parents/families to support student academic success and access to higher education.
• Acts as advocate for students and parents; provides guidance and resources to aid students and their families in making the best decision concerning post-secondary educational and career options, reviews academic transcripts of program participants to make recommendations as needed regarding post-secondary admissions.
• Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs and K-14 higher education personnel.
• Participates in strategic and program planning, including academic advising, campus visits, summer programs, and workshops.
• Serves on department, organization, and external committees, work groups, and coordinating bodies.
• Produces program reports, collects student data, documents participant contacts and progress, and tracks academic progress of program participants.
• Plans and implements college-going field trips and activities.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates job performance of part-time, student, and/or summer staff; ensures University mentors are properly trained and knowledgeable about the college admission process and the admission requirements for each segment of higher education in California.
• Implements and facilitates recruitment and program alumni events; plans and coordinates recruitment events and activities which will yield the required number of EAOP participants.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• 4 to 7 years of related experience.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.
• Strong 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 K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, ability to interpret policies and procedures for youth, parents, and school representatives.
• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $61,000 - $106,800 annually (expected up to $76,000)

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