K To Acad Prep Spec

Job Details

• Work Schedule:
  
  8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri, Occasional weekend and evening
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2
• Department: VC-UG AF EARLY OUTR
• Hiring Pay Scale: $55,400 – $65,000/year
• Worksite:
  Hybrid
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Union:
  Uncovered
• Total Openings: 2
• Filing Deadline:
  Wed 2/25/2026
• Priority: #137428 K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2

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, and 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 the higher‑level K‑14 Academic Preparation Specialist, the K‑14 Academic Preparation Specialist works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. The role maintains program visibility in schools, maintains collaborative relationships with K‑14 institutions and community entities, and maintains relationships with higher education institutions. The specialist is 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 another 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…