MESA Academic Coordinator

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 24363

NOTIFICATIONS
UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all faculty, staff, academic appointees, and students accessing facilities at any UC campus this fall.

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit. 

Initial Review Date (IRD): 10-06-2021

Dept Marketing Statement
The Educational Partnership Center (EPC) coordinates new and longstanding 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 the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley/San Jose regions.
 
We provide an array of direct services, supporting students on the college-going pathway through tutoring, mentoring, academic planning and counseling, leadership training, test preparation, college awareness and enrichment, and teacher professional development.

The MESA Schools Program, under the umbrella of the EPC, serves under-represented, low-income, or first- generation-college-bound students from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, with the goal of preparing students for success in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering majors in college.

To learn more about the Educational Partnership Center (EPC) and the UC Santa Cruz MESA Schools Program, please visit: https://epc.ucsc.edu/ and https://mesa.ucsc.edu/.

Position Summary 

As a seasoned, experienced professional in K-14 academic preparation, independently works with assigned institutions and organizations to plan and implement a wide range of academic preparation programming. Develops and maintains program visibility in schools. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions and/or community entities. Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs.

Under the general supervision of the MESA Assistant Director, the Academic Coordinator will participate in efforts to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) enrichment and college readiness to middle and high school students involved in MESA and/or similar STEM programs in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The Academic Coordinator will coordinate large-scale outreach events and will support efforts to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and/or low-income students who attain eligibility and competitiveness for admission to postsecondary education.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Salary Information:   $50,600 -$52,600/ Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full

Schedule Information: 
Full-time
100% weekly
40 hours weekly
Mon-Fri
Day Shift

Employee Classification: Career Appointment

Job End Date:  One year from Date of Hire, with possibility of extension. 

Work Location:  UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation:  None

Job Code Classification:  004535 (K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3)

JOB DUTIES
20%

Delivers individual and group advising services and maintains relationships with a group of K-14 students and teachers. Acts as advocate for students and parents.

15%

Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility. Plans and implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops, curricula, materials and activities.

15%

Produces program reports, collects student data, documents participant contacts and progress, and tracks academic progress of program participants.

15%

Plans and implements college-going field trips, activities, and events. Implements and facilitates recruitment for events.

15%

Supports the DCAC program during academic year. Supports the Girls in Engineering summer program for youth during the summer.

10%

Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs and K-14 higher education personnel. Serves on department, organization, and external committees, workgroups, and coordinating bodies. Participates in strategic and program planning.

10%

Trains, supervises, and evaluates job performance of part-time, student, and / or summer staff. Prepare appropriate forms and documentation needed to account for, process and capture expenditures and in kind support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of K-12 and 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.
• Knowledge of issues facing low-income, first generation youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience planning and implementing academic/enrichment activities, events, and/or field trips.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
• Knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
• Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish).
• Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

Special Conditions

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel within service area and nationally, if necessary
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of California
• Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish), if required by an individual program or partner agency.
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 30 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Must have the ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting
• Will be required to provide proof of negative TB test results within 60 days of hire
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of California
• Must have the ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.  

How to Apply
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EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. 



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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.





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