General Information
Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 3 | Working Title | Coordinator, Special Programs |
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Job Code | 004550 | Grade | 20 |
Department Name | Undergraduate Education - D01272 | Department Head | |
Supervisor | Effective Date | 01/25/2016 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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004549 | STDT ACAD SPEC 2 | 1 |
Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
Using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, applies the full range of knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently, receiving guidance in unusual or particularly complicated situations. |
Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (UE), the coordinator leads Special Programs, which include high-impact programs for UC Riverside and visiting students during the summer and academic year. The incumbent is a highly effective program coordinator, with proven skills in conceptualizing, launching, marketing, and scaling new programs. The incumbent must have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; be able to manage multiple priorities; and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The incumbent will collaborate with UE personnel, colleges, associate deans, academic senate committees, faculty members, student affairs managers, academic advisors, and other campus colleagues to implement high-impact educational programs that promote student success and academic excellence; these include, but are not limited to the Summer Academy for high school students, learning communities for community college students, and summer internship and undergraduate research programs for UCR undergraduate students. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. | Required |
Master's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Applies and implements innovative academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development. | 35 |
Collaborates with faculty, advising units, academic departments, and other student service units to assess students' needs. | 25 |
Marketing and outreach of programs to prospective students, campus colleagues, and external audiences. | 25 |
Conducts program evaluation to analyze program effectiveness, determines areas for improvement, and implements identified program imporvements. | 10 |
Other job duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural / linguistic issues in applying academic support to students. | Required |
Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
Knowledge of academic curricula. | Required |
Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. | Required |
Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. | Required |
Interpersonal skills. | Required |
Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
Problem solving and organizational skills. | Required |
Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific). | Required |
Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills. | Preferred |
Five (5) years of closely related experience | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: No |