"Project Advisor or Project Coordinator (Multiple Positions) (Onsite)"

Hiring Range

The full salary range for this position is $47,502- $89,100. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is:
Project Advisor: $25.53- $28.74
Project Coordinator: $53,500- $62,000

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around May 8th, 2024. Posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
We are hiring multiple positions in Kern County, Tulare County, Fresno County, Madera County, and Merced County.
These positions are fully on-site.
These positions are 1-2 year contracts depending on the position. These positions are eligible for full UC benefits.

About the Job

Under direction of a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. Incumbent maintains program visibility in schools, collaborative relationships with K-12 institutions and/or community entities, and relationships with higher education institutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of a Supervisor: Recruits and enrolls 6th - 12th-grade students for program participation. Provides academic development and support through program services tied to program outcomes/objectives.
• Supports with preparing summaries of each month's activities detailing results and an assessment of monthly efforts; supports and ensures that daily, workshop, and campus visit logs, surveys, evaluations, grades, and other data instruments are entered on time; supports with preparing specific reports and updates at the immediate supervisor's request.
• Supports with the development and implementation of college-going services and activities; Organizes campus visits for students, parents, and educators; supports with organizing workshops for students, parents, and educators; supports in the planning and implementation of academic preparation and parent activities and conferences; delivers admissions, personal statement, financial aid, test taking and other workshops as assigned; assists in the organization and implementation of personal and academic enrichment programs for students and parents; assists in the development and production of program publications.
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities; develops and maintains professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students to receive academic preparation and parent services; liaison to partner schools, including principals, head counselors, parents, key school personnel and/or assigned contacts regarding student and parent CEP programs; develops and maintains relationships with other UC/CSU/CCC programs including MESA, EAOP, AVID, Talent Search, CTFMS, Upward Bound, etc. as well as community based organizations, civic groups and private industry; acts as a resource for elementary, middle school and high school personnel and the general public for inquiries regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, campus tours, and other related areas.
• Supports with the coordination of academies that provides in-depth educational support and resources to students, which may include Saturday work as well as transportation of students; maintains accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data; supports with the monitoring of the program budget and allocates resources efficiently; stays current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings.
• Prepares summaries of each month's activities detailing results and an assessment of monthly efforts; Ensures that daily workshop, campus visit logs, surveys, evaluations, grades, and other data instruments are entered on time. Prepares reports and updates at the immediate supervisor's request. (Project Coordinator)
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities. Develops and maintains professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students to receive academic preparation and parent services; acts as principal liaison to partner schools, including principals, head counselors, parents, and other key school personnel and/or assigned contacts regarding student and parent CEP programs; develops and maintains relationships with other UC/CSU/CCC programs including MESA, EAOP, AVID, Talent Search, CTFMS, Upward Bound, etc., as well as community-based organizations, civic groups, and private industry; acts as a resource for elementary, middle school and high school personnel and the public for inquiries regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, campus tours, and other related areas. (Project Coordinator)
• Coordinates academies that provide in-depth educational support and resources to students, which may include Saturday work as well as transportation of students. Maintains accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data. Monitors program budget and allocate resources efficiently. Stays current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings. (Project Coordinator)

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Project Advisor:
Bachelor's degree in related area from an accredited institution. (Required)
1 year of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training. (Required)

Project Coordinator:
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution. (Required)
Advanced degree in a related area from an accredited institution may be substituted for two years of required experience. (Preferred)
3 year of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean Department Motor Vehicle record, and the Department Motor Vehicle Pull-Notice Program enrollment.
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
• Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
• Spanish speaking preferred. (Preferred)
• Able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. (Preferred)

Background Check

Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

How to Apply

An online application is required for each position to apply. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.