University of California, Santa Cruz · 3 months ago
Lead College Facilitator
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$78K/yr - $86K/yrThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique public university that blends the experience of a small liberal arts college with the rigor of a major research institution. The Lead College Facilitator will coordinate and implement GEAR UP activities aimed at increasing access to postsecondary education for educationally disadvantaged students, while supervising a team and collaborating with various educational stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement college access programming to K-12 students
Provides leadership for the design and implementation of college preparation services and culture to a district, including training K-14 school district faculty and staff
Plans and organizes a set of district-wide or regional college-going events and activities
Provides complex academic advising
Develops customized student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility
Develops partnerships/networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations
Provides leadership in strategic and program planning efforts. Maintains up to date knowledge of K-12 and higher education polices and issues, assesses their impact on program strategies, and disseminates information to school site and district personnel
Organizes meetings with school site personnel and service providers regarding major whole school, district and regional efforts
Manages program components, grant objectives, and activity budgets
Assists with fundraising and proposal writing
Assists in recruitment and hiring of professional, student, and/or temporary staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Comprehensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers
Advanced knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies
Advanced knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status
Advanced knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid and scholarship requirements, and matriculation processes
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Ability to develop outreach programs, and design effective materials
Advanced knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements
Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories
High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Advanced knowledge of issues facing low-income, first generation youth
Ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives
Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage multiple critical projects with deadlines. Strong project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills. Leadership and supervisory skills
Bilingual written and verbal (English/Spanish)
Experience designing, implementing and monitoring academic/enrichment programs or events
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (48)
2023 (52)
2022 (41)
2021 (46)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)James S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Professor
Marco Rolandi
Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering
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