Gear Up Program Advisor at UC Davis - Glenn
About the Employer
The School of Education was established in 2002, building on an 85-year tradition at UC Davis of working to strengthen public education. The School offers preparation for the California teaching credential, master’s and doctoral-level programs for educational researchers and practitioners, and professional development for educators throughout Northern California. The School has 31 academic senate faculty, nine continuing lecturer/supervisors, and 55 staff. The School’s total budget is over $30 million, and is comprised of state general funds, tuition and self-supporting revenue. The School also supports a dynamic and diverse program of research. Faculty members and graduate students conduct research in numerous research areas as diverse as academic language and literacy, college access and persistence, citizen science, autism and education, and much more. In addition, the School has various research centers, including the Center for Community and Citizen Science, Transformative Justice in Education, Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research, California Education Lab, American Center for Teaching Shakespeare, Center for Applied Policy in Education, Sacramento Area Science Project Center and REEd (Resourcing Excellence in Education). REEd is a university-based intermediary with deep ties to the TK-12 education community across the state. REEd works to move research findings into practice and building the capacity of education systems to improve teaching and learning with the goal of reducing education inequities.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, develop academic outreach programs designed to increase the number of college eligible and college bound students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds and provide academic enrichment opportunities for targeted high school and middle school students. Assess needs of student population served, determine the best method of providing services and develop regular schedule of program activities in target schools. Advise junior and senior high school students and parents regarding higher education opportunities and programs available; develop and present workshops about post-secondary admissions requirements, student services and financial aid; assist students with the application process; represent UC Davis at workshops, meetings and conferences; develop written material for program publications; coordinate summer programs; serve on various committees to set policy, strategy and direction for programs to improve opportunities for students. Coordinate campus visits, parent conferences and other academic enrichment activities. The Gear Up Program Advisor position is located in various schools in Colusa, Glenn, and Tehama counties (to be determined).
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Experience with program development and management.
- Experience to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives serving diverse communities.
- Experience with California public K-12 school system.
- Teaching, advising, or youth development experience serving large numbers of ethnically and economically diverse students.
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions’ admissions, registration, and financial aid policies and procedures and experience communicating them to students and parents both individually and in large groups.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Communication skills to prepare written reports, proposals, correspondence, assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Teaching, advising, or youth development experience serving large numbers of ethnically and economically diverse students.
- Experience with program development and management; experience to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives serving diverse communities.
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions’ admissions, registration, and financial aid policies and procedures and experience communicating them to students and parents both individually and in large groups.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Communication skills to prepare written reports, proposals, correspondence, assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences.
HOW TO APPLY
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=255126Job ID #50910
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Experience with program development and management.
- Experience to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives serving diverse communities.
- Experience with California public K-12 school system.
- Teaching, advising, or youth development experience serving large numbers of ethnically and economically diverse students.
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions’ admissions, registration, and financial aid policies and procedures and experience communicating them to students and parents both individually and in large groups.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Communication skills to prepare written reports, proposals, correspondence, assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Teaching, advising, or youth development experience serving large numbers of ethnically and economically diverse students.
- Experience with program development and management; experience to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives serving diverse communities.
- Knowledge of post-secondary institutions’ admissions, registration, and financial aid policies and procedures and experience communicating them to students and parents both individually and in large groups.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Communication skills to prepare written reports, proposals, correspondence, assessments, email and other materials for a variety of audiences.
HOW TO APPLY
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=255126Job ID #50910
Comments and Other Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Comments and Other Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer