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UC Davis Job Opportunity

Academic Coordinator

VL# 11018 External
Academic Coordinator (STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER I)
$3,009.00 - $5,115.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 08-28-08

This position is located in: Upward Bound and is not represented by a union. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

The Department of Academic Preparation Programs (APP) serves as the organizational structure for campus academic preparation and educational partnership programs. APP works in partnership with administrators, teachers and students in specified elementary, middle and high schools in regional K-12 school districts. The goal of APP is to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities who prepare for post-secondary education with an emphasis on college/university preparation.

Responsibilities: Serves as academic coordinator to Upward Bound participants and provides educational outreach services to over 100 targeted high school students (9th-12th) in four county areas. Develops, plans and implements academic program activities and services to disadvantaged first generation college bound students, facilitates the student/advisor/mentor program for the Upward Bound alumni attending UC Davis, and tracks Upward Bound alumni enrolled at other colleges and universities.

Requirements: Experience working with academic preparation programs and efforts to increase educational achievement of students from diverse populations and language backgrounds. Experience working with middle and high school students. Knowledge of academic, social, and emotional problems confronting students from diverse backgrounds in middle and high school settings. Skills to develop innovative solutions and programs, attempt difficult and unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance in problem-solving and program development and refinement. Skills and experience in management of student staff, resource assessment, goal setting, position recruitment, staff training and development, work assignment, supervision, team-building, performance evaluation, corrective/disciplinary action, mediation, and conflict resolution. Strong leadership and decision-making skills to evaluate program/student needs and to problem solve. Knowledge of California public secondary school system and knowledge of fundamental school and academic program principles and standards (admissions, registration, financial aid) to make effective judgments. In-depth knowledge of admissions policies and procedures affecting programs, student issues and maintaining confidentiality of records and materials and ability to review high school transcripts and courses for post-secondary education. Knowledge of post-secondary institutions, financial aid, support services and admissions procedures. Knowledge of federal TRIO programs. Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, evaluate and apply federal/staff/university policy, procedures and regulations. Special Conditions of Employment: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Non smoking work environment. Valid CA driver’s license required. Work occasional overtime. Work occasional weekends and holidays. Travel to locations off campus and occasionally stay overnight. Ability to walk flights of stairs on a daily basis during the summer program and carry a maximum of 40-70 lbs. Physical Requirements: Position requires lifting up to 25 lbs.

Application Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, or on the Internet: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp. For additional information call: (530) 752-1760 or TDD Line: (530) 752-7140. UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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ONLY EDUCATIONAL EQUITY POSTIONS ARE POSTED or those positions directly connected to educational equity programs. Send the announcement in a text format through e-mail, either as an enclosure or in the body of the e-mail message, to dferguson@csuchico.edu. Job announcements should be for positions related to serving educationally disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, or disabled students in the WESTOP area. For more information about WESTOP, click here.

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