EAOP Regional Assistant Director Transfer Support Services

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary

31665833 Full Time 7am - 4pm $54,200 - $93,200

Position Information

This individual is responsible for the management and implementation of all aspects of the Early Academic Outreach Program as related to participants who are interested in attending a community college (100%). Provides pre-college services to approximately 1000 students and their parents at high schools serviced by the Early Academic Outreach Program. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements program services required by EAOP Systemwide and the UC Riverside campus. Provides advising, supervision, and instruction to high school student participants to help them develop academic skills that will enable them to attend a community college directly after high school. Serves as the primary contact for the Early Academic Outreach program participants who are interested in attending a community college in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Serves as the EAOP resource person for high school personnel on matters related to students' post-secondary preparation. Works collaboratively with other College Readiness programs such as the Office of TRIO Programs; develop relationships with other campus offices such as Educational Talent Search, UCR Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, Career Center, Learning Center, and others. Participates in the identification of students who are not on track to attend a four-year university after high school or have decided to attend a community college directly after high school graduation, selection, and training of the University Mentors. Assists the Director in making decisions regarding allocations of funds for implementation of program services to meet program objectives. In the absence of the Director, with consultation from the Executive Director, will provide oversight of services as they pertain to EAOP participants matriculating to a community college.

The salary range for the Transfer Liaison position is $54,200.00 - $63,950.00 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $63,950.00 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position.

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.

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement

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

Experience

Experience Requirement

4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

Minimum Requirements

Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

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

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

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.

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 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 communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the California Community College Higher Educational System, its admission requirements and outreach services.

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 (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html)