General Information
| Job Description | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 2 | Working Title | Pathway Programs Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004508 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | SOM - Student Affairs - D02001 | Department Head | Emma Simmons |
| Supervisor | Teresa Cofield | Effective Date | 05/09/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004921 | STDT 2 | 1.0 |
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
| Applies skills as a recruitment and/or admissions professional, provides substantive information on student programs for the organization or in college/school/department. Performs recruitment activities. Evaluates and makes determinations regarding applications for admission using established guidelines. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Pathway Programs at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is committed to diversifying the physician workforce and offers unique programs serving high school, community college, university and postbaccalaureate students. Pathway Programs is a team of professionals who are committed to achieving the Mission of the UCR School of Medicine through providing programs and services for students from educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Pathway Programs Coordinator collaborates with Pathway Programs Director and Associate Dean of Student Affairs to implement programs and activities. The incumbent?s responsibilities include: outreach and recruitment, admissions screening, and coordinating professional development and advising workshops. The incumbent coordinates the Medical Leaders of Tomorrow and Health Sciences Partnership programs. The incumbent collaborates with the Pathway Programs to expand mentorship opportunities for high school and college students. The incumbent represents UCR School of Medicine Pathway Programs at recruitment fairs, conferences, colleges and universities, high schools, and regional events and meetings. This is a position is funded by a five-year Health Professions Pathways Program grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and the project is currently in year one of the performance period. Positions may be extended based on funding and program needs. |
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 |
| Experience advising students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. | Required |
| Experience working in higher education. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver License | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically one-on-one and to groups.
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25 |
| Coordinates the Medical Leaders of Tomorrow academic year Saturday sessions and summer residential program. Hires and trains student staff. | 25 |
Provides substantive information on admissions requirements, school/college programs and curricula, financial aid, housing, and career opportunities.
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15 |
Serves as liaison between students, parents, college/universities, community agencies, and UC college/school/department.
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10 |
| Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines. | 5 |
Performs recruitment activities, including writing or editing materials, and representing the school/college/department at admissions events and other forums.
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5 |
| Collects and documents student enrollment / service data, participant contacts, and progress. Contributes to program reports. | 5 |
| Collaborates with Director and Assistant Director to expand mentorship programs. | 5 |
| Trains and supervises student staff. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. | Required |
| Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions. | Required |
| Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public. | Required |
| Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. | Required |
| Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC. | Required |
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 |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | 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 |