General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | Working Title | Director, Undocumented Student Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004565 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | AVC/Dean of Students - D01164 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/01/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing advanced, specialized expertise provides direction and guidance to lower level Student Services professionals in specialized student life and development programs, and resolves the most complex cases/situations; and/or has programmatic responsibility for a discreet complex Student Life & Development function or content area. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Director for Undocumented Student Programs is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and assessing programs designed to support the academic wellness and campus integration of undocumented students. The Director manages a varied and complex set of co-curricular services and programs intended to advance knowledge of and awareness about UCR's diverse undocumented community and will develop new programming that will address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent works independently to analyze and/or assess the units needs; make recommendations for changes and improvements; independently implements recommended changes; establish operational, programmatic unit policy and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert pertaining to AB 130,131,540, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and federal immigration law and policy. This position will supervise the program coordinator and ensure that there is quality programming and collaborative partnerships across campus and the surrounding community. The Director advocates for the well-being of students, with a specific focus on undocumented students. The Director will be highly visible on campus as the subject matter expert to students, staff, faculty. This position regularly advises campus management and student groups on a wide range of issues for undocumented student populations including academic achievement, high impact student services, campus climate issues, and the complex and rapidly changing immigration political landscape impacting undocumented students. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
| Terminal degree in higher education or related area | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| N/A | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Independently resolves the most complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life issues.
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15 |
Develops and maintains complex or sensitive relationships with external organizations critical to program success. Represents the organizations to UC, the local community, and other relevant audiences.
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20 |
May provide strategic vision and oversight on development of program design and applicability. Measures, assesses, and evaluates programs and staff.
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25 |
| Manages a program of providing counseling, guidance and development to student leaders or student government. Oversee(s) a program(s) and service(s) of diverse complexity and scope. | 10 |
Oversees multiple business services and may supervise business coordinators. Defines criteria for service and assesses risk/benefit, balances financial and cost considerations against the degree of students served. Provides guidance for new services and advises students on development of business plans. Responsible for long range planning and development and new initiatives.
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15 |
May supervise clerical and/or student staff.
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10 |
| Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Ability to stay informed of the rapidly evolving legal and political immigration landscape. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of the undocumented student issues through programming, resource management or other professional activities. | Required |
| Proven record of success in working with diverse populations including students, staff and community members from a variety of backgrounds. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, multicultural identity development, leadership development, group dynamics, and management theory and proven ability to apply information in decision making and problem-solving situations. | Required |
| Proven ability in guiding and coaching students in areas of free speech, meeting with senior administrators and staff. | Required |
| Ability to collects, analyze and summarize data. | Required |
| Experience in working with historically underrepresented and underserved communities, including: mediating, managing and resolving conflicts; facilitating group work; and training students and staff. | Required |
| Excellent verbal communication skills both in verbal and written form. | Required |
| Expertise in developing collaborative working relationship with other campus departments with specific attention to Student Affairs programming units and ethnic studies academic departments; knowledge of programs which enhance and integrate the relationship between Academic and Student Affairs. | Required |
| Knowledge in best practices in for undocumented students in: identity and student development, retention, academic achievement, and emerging campus climate issues. | Required |
| Ability to work with Student Affairs Information Systems to develop appropriate assessment tools and data analysis approaches to bridge assessment and practice. | Preferred |
| Ensures that there is a robust and collaborative programming model across all Ethnic and Gender Centers to ensure that the complexity of campus climate and equity issues are integrated into programming. | Preferred |
| Strong working knowledge of free speech issues on college campuses, and ability to support students appropriately as they grapple with issues in this area. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |