Assistant Director Upward Bound RCJ

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Administrative
Salary: $56,000 - $96,400
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Student Affairs
Department: Office of TRIO Programs Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The Upward Bound Rialto/Colton-Join (RCJ) Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for the management and implementation of all aspects of the Upward Bound Federal Grant Program Rialto/Colton-Joint. The AD will provide pre-college services to at least 60 participant and their parents at three high schools in San Bernardo County. Responsibilities includes conceptualization, development and implementation of program services described in grant objectives. The AD will provide advising, supervision and instruction to high school student participants to help them develop academic skills which will enable them to be admitted and successfully graduate from a 4-year university. The AD will be responsible for the collection of information and tracking of program services provided to participants for the annual performance report. Will provide assistance to the Director in making decisions regarding allocations of funds for implementation of grant objectives. This is a grant funded position and it is in year 1 of 5 of the current grant and may be extended based on funding and project needs.

The salary range for the Assistant Director Upward Bound RCJ position is $54,200 - $93,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $57,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required

License Requirements

Valid CA Drivers License
Required

Special Conditions
Special

Public Driving Record
Required

Travel
Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required

Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business.
Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)
Required

Minimum Requirements

Strong knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.

Strong knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.

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 youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth.

Ability to establish and maintains cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.

Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish

Ability to evaluate academic documents, including high school transcripts, state testing scores, progress reports, and academic skill assessments.

Knowledge and experience in budget forecasting, maintaining cost effectiveness to implement grant budget and implementing TRIO Regulations.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
General Information

Job Title
004535

Grade
Alicia Hernandez

Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

Delivers individual and group advising services and maintains relationships with a group of K-14 students.

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Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.

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