General Information
| Job Description | K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 2 | Working Title | Upward Bound High School Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004534 | Grade | 18 |
| Department Name | Office of TRIO Programs - D01317 | Department Head | Alicia Hernandez |
| Supervisor | Hector Navarrete | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Under direction of higher-level K-14 Academic Preparation Specialist, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. Maintains program visibility in schools. Maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 institutions and/or community entities. Maintains relationships with higher education institutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| 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 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, Saturday Sessions, and the summer program. The HSC will be in charge of initiating the recruitment, selecting, training and overseeing High School Mentors (Tutors). In addition, the HSC will assist with the creating of 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 Upward Bound grants are currently in year 1 of 5. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver's License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Under direction of higher-level professional: develops and maintains relationship with a group of K-14 students by delivering individual and group advising services.
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15 |
Implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops, curricula, materials, and activities.
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15 |
Recruits and enrolls K-14 students for program participation and services.
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10 |
Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.
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5 |
| Serves as advocate for students and parents in the college-going process. | 5 |
| Serves as liaison between the program and the students and parents. | 5 |
| Develops and maintains relationships with parents/families to support student academic success and access to higher education. | 5 |
| Delivers college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school sponsored events. | 5 |
| Assists with development and implementation of college-going services and activities. | 5 |
| Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities. | 5 |
| Maintains collaborative relationships with other college-going programs and high school personnel. | 5 |
| Participates in meetings with school site personnel and/or service providers. | 5 |
Collects and documents student enrollment/service data, participant contacts, and progress. Contributes to program reports.
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5 |
| Participates in recruitment and program alumni events. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. | Required |
| Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. | Required |
| Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers. | Required |
| Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements. | Required |
| 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. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and help coordinate educational programs that meet specific needs for program participants, per federal grant objectives. | Preferred |
| Excellent oral and written communication skills. | Preferred |
| Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy and tact. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |