University of California, Santa Cruz · 1 month ago
GEAR UP Assistant Director, South Monterey
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique public university that blends a liberal arts college experience with major research capabilities. The GEAR UP Assistant Director for South Monterey County will manage the GEAR UP program's launch and implementation, focusing on increasing college access for low-income students through educational services and community collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Plans and oversees day-to-day operations; evaluates outcomes, and ensures goals and objectives are met
Participates in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for program components
Reviews new information and developments in K-12 and higher education policies and issues, and analyzes their impact on program strategies. Makes recommendations based upon this analysis
Develops short and long term strategy, evaluates outcomes, and ensures goals and objectives are met
Serves on department, organization, and external committees, workgroups, and coordinating bodies
Develops partnerships / networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations
Serves as consultant / expert / resource to K-14 institutions and community organizations regarding college access and college-going culture
Establishes performance standards, monitors performance, and conducts appraisals
Coaches, provides direction, and designs professional development plans
Provides input on salary recommendations and corrective actions
Assists with budget management. Monitors program component and activity budgets
Oversees the collection, analysis, and evaluation of student and program data to document progress toward established goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population
Advanced knowledge and understanding of K-14 education (including knowledge of college entrance and high school graduation requirements), policies, and educational equity issues
3+ years' work experience in educational outreach, and experience with low-income and/or educationally underserved students and overcoming professional or personal barriers
Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
Advanced organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Extensive knowledge of higher education institutions, admissions and financial aid requirements, and matriculation processes
Ability to work under pressure in a variety of settings and to maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Advanced writing skills with demonstrated experience producing complex reports
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse individuals and institutions
Demonstrated ability to interpret college admissions and financial aid policies and procedures to K14 students, parents, and school representatives
Preferred
Extensive supervisory experience
Knowledge of state and national education policies, current education theories, and successful educational equity programs
Extensive knowledge of issues facing low income, first generation, and urban youth. Demonstrated cultural competency
Formal training and/or work experience in services that improve high school persistence and graduation, and postsecondary enrollment and attainment of low-income and educationally underserved students
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
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
1001-5000 employees
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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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