Family Involvement Coordinator - GEAR

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This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 4 days a week at school sites; some evening or weekend work may be required. Incumbent may serve the South Monterey, Pajaro Valley, or North Monterey regions. Please write about your preference in your cover letter.

There are two types of appointments available with this job posting:

• Career indefinite without an end date
• Contract with end date 1 year from date of hire with the possibility of extension

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The IRD for this job is: 2/24/2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz offers a vibrant community that inspires the intellectual and personal development of all students. The Division of Undergraduate Education supports students and creates a living-learning community where students thrive, belong, and are engaged world citizens. The division assumes primary responsibility and leadership for enrolling a diverse undergraduate student body, ensuring enriching and supportive living and learning environments, and developing exemplary co-curricular programs and engagement opportunities that enrich the UCSC experience and support learning.

As a member of the Division of Undergraduate Education, the Educational Partnership Center (EPC) provides an array of school centered and student centered activities for students, parents, faculty and community members across the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley/San Jose regions to support students on the college-going pathway. The EPC coordinates new and long-standing student academic preparation efforts of the University of California, Santa Cruz with the goal of increasing access and opportunity to postsecondary education for students across our service area.

The EPC provides support to faculty, staff and outreach groups to work collaboratively with schools, universities and community colleges to promote an educational pipeline for success for all students.

The GEAR UP project, under the umbrella of the EPC, serves under-represented, low-income students from the Pajaro Valley region and Monterey County with the goal of increasing cohort students' participation rate in post-secondary education.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the GEAR UP Assistant Director, the GEAR UP Family Involvement Coordinator (FIC) will provide direct services to middle and high school students in Pajaro Valley / North Monterey County or South Monterey County. As a seasoned, experienced professional in K-14 academic preparation, the College Facilitator independently works with assigned institutions and organizations to plan and implement a wide range of academic preparation programming.

The candidate will develop and maintain program visibility in schools, collaborating with district and school staff, students and parents, and work to build collaborative relationships with K- 14 and higher education institutions, other college-going programs, and community entities.

The Family Involvement Coordinator will participate in efforts to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and low-income students who attain eligibility and competitiveness for admission to a four-year university. The Family Involvement Coordinator will provide parent educational and outreach services designed to motivate parents of middle school and high school students to prepare academically for higher education, including: advising on college preparation, conducting parent workshops, and mobilizing and training parents to promote a college-going culture at assigned schools.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $61,500 -…