"Transfer Project Advisor or Project Coordinator (Onsite)"

Hiring Range

Project Advisor: $24.31-$32.00

Project Coordinator: $55,200- $68,000

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around January 5th, 2026. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position is fully on-site.

This position is a one-year contract and is 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; develop and maintain 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; develop and maintain 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; act 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; maintain accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data; supports with the monitoring of the program budget and allocates resources efficiently; stay current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings.

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)
• 2 years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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)
• Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean Department Motor Vehicle record, and the Department Motor Vehicle Pull-Notice Program enrollment.