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Educational Talent Search High School Coordinator

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
27806015 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $49,800 - $58,400

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 2 of 5. The budgeted hiring range is $47,800.00.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education

Education Requirements

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

Licenses

License Requirement
Valid Driver's License Required

Experience

Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required

Special 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

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.
Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
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.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

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

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