Educational Talent Search High School Coordinator

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Student and Educational Services
Salary: $51,600 - $87,000
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Student Affairs
Department: Office of TRIO Programs Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The Office of TRIO Programs provides pre-college programs that aim to prepare and motivate high school students to pursue a higher education. The TRIO Programs are federally funded through 5-year grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Under general supervision of the Educational Talent Search Assistant Director, the High School Coordinator (HSC) travels to target high schools to meet with participants. In addition, the HSC assists in the planning and coordination of events such as field trips, College and Financial Aid workshops, and the summer program. The HSC will be in charge of initiating the recruitment, selecting, training and overseeing High School Mentors (Tutors) and/or Student Office Assistants. In addition, the HSC will assist with creating all High School Transcript Evaluations. Lastly, the HSC will have an integral part assisting the Assistant Director with the recruitment of all program participants. The Talent Search grant is currently in year 3 of 5.

The salary range for the Educational Talent Search High School Coordinator position is $24.71 - $41.67 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $28.95. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

Requirements:
Educational Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required

License Requirements

Valid Driver's License
Required

Special Conditions
Special

Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business.
Required

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
Required

Overtime
Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required

Public Driving Record
Required

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.

Knowledge of 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.

Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.

Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly in Spanish.

Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy and tact.

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and help coordinate educational programs that meet specific needs for program participants, per federal grant objectives.


Additional Information:
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

Job Description Details:
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Job Title
004534

Grade
Alicia Hernandez

Supervisor

15%

Recruits and enrolls K-14 students for program participation and services.

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