Program Advisor or Coordinator (Temporary)(Multiple Positions)(Onsite)

About the role

The University of California, Merced is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. This position is fully on-site and part of a 5-month contract with the possibility of extension. The position is eligible for mid-level benefits.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Liaises with 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.
• Assists in the organization and implementation of personal and academic enrichment programs for students and parents.
• Affords assistance in the development and production of program publications.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data.
• Sustains cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Project Advisor: Bachelor's degree in a 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)Three years of directly related experience and/or experience and training combined. (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.

Policy Statement:

To apply, an online application is required. For alternative accommodations, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu. Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The University of California is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California, visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.