Job Description

Payroll Title:
K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2
Department:
VC-UG AF EARLY OUTR
Hiring Pay Scale
$53,800 - $59,000/year
Worksite:
Various
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri, Occasional weekend and evening required

#134022 K to 14 Academic Prep Specialist 2

Filing Deadline: Tue 2/4/2025

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DESCRIPTION

Department Overview:

UC San Diego's Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is responsible for increasing the post-secondary eligibility of educationally/socio-economically disadvantaged students in San Diego and Imperial Counties, including increasing levels of eligibility and competitive eligibility of program participants. Historically, EAOP has been primarily tasked with disseminating information concerning college entrance requirements, providing motivational activities, as well as with identifying and tracking middle school/high school students demonstrating potential for college admittance. More recently, the mission of EAOP was altered to include a provision of in-depth academic enrichment or developmental education activities across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Position Overview:

Under direction of higher-level K-14 Academic Preparation Specialist, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. Maintains program visibility in schools. Maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 institutions and/or community entities. Maintains relationships with higher education institutions. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating ongoing and new informational, motivational academic preparation programs, with a focus on new online programs designed to 1) help meet the academic and college preparation needs of priority K-12 student populations and 2) improve the quality of the undergraduate experience at UC San Diego through practicum-based academic experiences.

Job Location: Must be willing to work out of the assigned schools on a daily basis - Crawford, Morse, San Diego, and Madison high schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.

  • Experience implementing academic preparation programs.

  • Experience delivering college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school sponsored events.

  • Demonstrated experience and ability in developing and implementing student leadership and engagement activities in a university setting and in developing and implementing campus-based networks that include undergraduate and graduate students.

  • 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. Knowledge of UC A-G requirements, admissions eligibility criteria, and competitive eligibility.

  • Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal, group, and cross-cultural communication skills. Skill in public speaking and presentations. Ability to lead and facilitate effective group and team-building activities.

  • Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.

  • Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Skills to identify existing and potential programmatic partnerships and cultivate/establish collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies, particularly through community service and service-learning programs.

  • Demonstrated individual/group counseling/advising, leadership, and supervisory skills.Proven skills to prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow-up on projects and tasks, delegating as appropriate -- with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately.

  • Demonstrated organization and problem-solving skills to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive projects and programs. Ability to delegate and coordinate complex tasks with attention to overall goals and specific details. Skill in applying organizational development, team building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution techniques in group situations.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of organizational development, group dynamics, strategies for change, and Principles of Community.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of diverse issues related to leadership-skill in leading and promoting leadership within diverse populations, particularly students.

  • Demonstrated skill in budget preparation, reporting, and management.

  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with student organizations, college staff, academic departments, and other campus entities to ensure effective services for students.

  • Ability to interpret and apply University of California and UC San Diego policies and procedures.

  • Ability to author clear and concise reports and memos.

  • Demonstrated expertise with computer software applications including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, and Internet web applications. Willingness and commitment to regularly maintain and update technology skills as required. Skill in development of website content.

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must pass district background and TB test.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $53,800 - $91,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $25.77 - $43.58

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to 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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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