Lead College Facilitator

Overview

Lead College Facilitator role at University of California, Santa Cruz. This position is based out of Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas, CA. Address: 1900 Independence Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906. This position is hybrid and is eligible for 1 remote day and 4 in person onsite days.

Under the general supervision of the GEAR UP Assistant Director, the Lead College Facilitator will coordinate and implement GEAR UP activities and services at assigned schools. They are the primary contact and team leader of GEAR UP direct services, occasionally supervising one to three college facilitators and several undergraduate interns. The incumbent will plan and lead efforts to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and/or low-income students who attain eligibility and competitiveness for admission to colleges and universities, and provide educational services designed to motivate middle and high school students to prepare academically for higher education.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing outreach services at one or more partner middle and/or high schools in the designated area and/or surrounding service area. Involves planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, activities, counseling, tutoring and advising focused on students  successful graduation from high school and college, and career readiness. Works with students, program alumni, teachers, counselors, school districts, community stakeholders and parents.

Budgeted Salary: $77,680/year - $85,540/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004536 (K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC
4) - Grade 21

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

• 55% - Program Development, Coordination, & Implementation
  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.

• 20% - Collaboration & Communication
  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 policies 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.

• 25% - Supervision, Leadership, & Budget
  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.

• 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…