EAOP​/Access Program & Operations Coordinator

EAOP/Access Program & Operations Coordinator

Job : 82506

Location: Remote / Hybrid (occasionally on campus at UCSC and various school sites in Monterey Bay region: Pajaro Valley USD, Monterey Peninsula USD, North Monterey County USD, Gonzales USD, Soledad USD)

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Initial Review Date (IRD): 12/1/2025. All applications accepted before this date will be routed to the hiring team. Applications after IRD are still encouraged but may be forwarded if requested by the hiring team.

About UC Santa Cruz: UC Santa Cruz is a public university that combines a small liberal arts college feel with a major research university’s depth and rigor. The campus is renowned for its beauty and its unconventional spirit of innovation.

Department Overview: The Division of Undergraduate Education supports students in a living‑learning community. The Educational Partnership Center (EPC) offers programs such as Cal‑SOAP, COSMOS, CCRC, EAOP, GEAR UP, MESA, ETS, GIE, and Access Program to increase post‑secondary access.

The EPC Special Projects Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement the 7th Grade College and Career Middle School Summit at UCSC, coordinate activities with EPC and UCSC Office of Admissions, develop training framework for College Facilitator/Academic Coordinator, and assist with other EPC-wide projects.

Budgeted Salary: $33.79 – $34.54 per hour (salary commensurate with qualifications).

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits.

Schedule:

• Full-time, Fixed
• 100% of time; 40 hours per week.
• Days:
  Monday – Friday.
• Shift: Day, Evening.

Employee Classification: Career appointment.

Job End Date: None.

Work Location: Remote / Hybrid as described above.

Union Representation: CX – Clerical & Allied Services.

Job Code Classification: ADMIN OFCR 2 CX (004263).

Travel: Up to 25% of the time.

• Coordinate purchasing, reimbursements, invoices, and travel requests following UCSC and EPC policies.
• Track financial transactions, reconcile expenditures, and prepare summary analyses and reports.
• Serve as a resource to EAOP/Access staff on accounting, purchasing, travel, and operational procedures; resolve issues, develop reference materials, and provide training.
• Coordinate logistics for EAOP/Access events such as Senior Odyssey, Youth Leadership Council Retreat, Transition to High School programs, A‑G Partnership Summits, family/alumni events, staff trainings, and Advisory Council meetings.
• Prepare run‑of‑show documents, manage venues, transportation, catering, and supplies; provide day‑of event coordination.
• Provide administrative support to the Program Director and staff (scheduling, correspondence, meeting logistics, documentation).
• Maintain accurate records, communication systems, and internal processes for effective collaboration and compliance.
• Support EPC‑wide administrative initiatives and liaison to campus departments for consistent policy implementation.
• Ensure transportation, meals, facilities, and supplies are secured and ready.

• Support organization of Family Workshops (materials, logistics, coordination with site staff).
• Support pilot development and implementation of a Family Ambassador Program.
• Cultivate and maintain alumni, employer, and community partnerships for student field trips and enrichment opportunities.
• Provide project coordination for major community and partner events such as A‑G Summits, family engagement nights, and EPC‑wide convenings.
• Assist with evaluation and trend analysis of family engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with EPC leadership and district partners to ensure culturally responsive, data‑informed engagement.
• Occasionally travel to UCSC, Pajaro Valley USD, Monterey Peninsula USD, Gonzales USD, Soledad USD, and NMCUSD sites.

• Develop and distribute Quarterly Program Newsletter with photos, student interviews, site highlights, and data stories.
• Develop and distribute a Quarterly Family Resource…