General Information
| Job Description | CAREER SVC SPEC 3 | Working Title | Program Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004516 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | UNEX-Education - D01067 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 07/01/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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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
| Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students/alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising/coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student/alumni career counseling, modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently, but may receive guidance in developing new career advising/coaching services and Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations. |
Department Custom Scope
| UCR Extension is the continuing education division of UC Riverside and offers a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of students and employers. Extension is launching a new apprenticeship program for employees in IT and Advanced Manufacturing. Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs, the Program Coordinator is the primary representative developing apprenticeship opportunities. This includes developing relationships and partnerships with IT or manufacturing businesses, associations and other organizations, as well as seeking out referrals for opportunities for apprenticeships and meeting other programmatic needs. Develops presentations for opportunities as well as workshops/orientations for students. Oversees student coaching and career guidance, including using standard quantitative and qualitative assessments. Researches, evaluates economic and employment trend data. Analyzes data and develops reports, as well as responding to and meeting grant reporting requirements. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Helps clients identify their interests, values, skills, and personalities, and understand how these factors relate to academic/career satisfaction and choices.
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20 |
| Uses standard quantitative and qualitative assessments to help clients assess career goals. | 5 |
Helps with decision making, goal setting, action planning, and identifying internal/external obstacles to obtaining goals.
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5 |
| Researches, evaluates, and updates written and electronic career and educational resources. | 5 |
Researches and organizes economic and employment trend data, and designs materials for presentation to students and organization professionals.
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10 |
Modifies and conducts workshops and presents programs to meet the needs of students and staff.
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5 |
Develops and implements marketing and outreach programs to promote programs and services.
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10 |
Maintains and enhances relationships with corporations and other organizations to develop and modify potential employer resources, and promote external relations with the organization relating to career services for students and alumni.
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30 |
| Coordinates and performs data collection and analysis, summarizing for grant reporting. Data from employers - summarize and report. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design. | Required |
| Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. | Preferred |
| Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. | Required |
| Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. | Required |
| Ability to travel locally and nationally. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other 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 |