K To Acad Prep Spec

Job Information

Position Code: #137428 K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2

Filing Deadline:
Wed 2/25/2026

Job Type: Hybrid

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 2/20/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

UC San Diego's Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is responsible for increasing the post-secondary eligibility of educationally and 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, and identifying and tracking middle school and high school students demonstrating potential for college admission.

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 the direction of a higher-level K‑14 Academic Preparation Specialist, the specialist works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. The specialist maintains program visibility in schools, collaborative relationships with K‑14 institutions, community entities, and higher education institutions. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating ongoing and new informational, motivational, academic preparation programs, with a focus on new online programs designed to help meet the academic and college preparation needs of priority K‑12 student populations and to 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 undergraduate and graduate students.
• 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…