Program Coordinator, Undocumented Student Services - 140897

About the role

The USS Program Coordinator works closely with the USS Program Manager to provide and coordinate holistic support services and programs designed to enhance the educational experience for undocumented and mixed-status family students at UC San Diego. The Program Coordinator is the lead for the Personal and Career Experience (PACE) program, an inclusive fellowship that is unique to UC San Diego and provides AB 540 & CA Dream Act undergraduate students opportunities to participate in an experiential learning opportunity comprised of mentorship, professional development and financial support.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of current and future professional development and networking programs.
• Identifies, implements and evaluates high-impact innovative opportunities that foster community belonging and growth: develops program goals and objectives, monitors and tracks expenses, and prepares periodic reports of activities.
• Facilitates individualized student consultations to provide holistic guidance, referrals, and support strategies for students.
• Affords assistance with the coordination of basic needs initiatives and programs.
• Facilitates training on a variety of topics to support student success.
• Recruits, trains and supervises paid and volunteer student staff.
• Serves as a lead as needed on special projects and event committees performing related assignments.
• Supports the day-to-day operations of Undocumented Student Services, which serves to enrich the student experience and support the retention and success of students who are undocumented at UC San Diego.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in a service delivery unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development and pedagogical theories related to first-generation and students from under-served backgrounds.
• Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution.
• Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, recommend solutions, and determine/implement procedures to accomplish effective resolution.
• Develops knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervising student staff, motivation, and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited four year university in higher education, student affairs administration, counseling education, student development, leadership, or related field.