General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | Working Title | Assistant Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004565 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Chicano Student Programs - D01167 | Department Head | Estella Acuna |
| Supervisor | Estella Acuna | Effective Date | 02/07/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 1.0 |
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
| A unit within the portfolio of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Chicano Student Programs (CSP) is an essential department that provides academic support services, mentoring/leadership development, co-and extra-curricular programming, K-14 outreach and non-academic counseling among other things, for all UC Riverside students with an emphasis on Chicano/Latino scholars. In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director develops, plans, implements and evaluates programs, services, initiatives and activities for Chicano Student Programs (CSP). The Assistant Director, who assumes direct responsibility for the office in the absence of the Director, functions as the key architect in the development of the programs, policies, and practices. The incumbent independently analyzes campus wide needs to develop a programmatic response, serving as a subject matter expert pertaining to Chicano/Latino undergraduate and graduate student success. In conjunction with the Director, the incumbent also implements long-range planning, leadership and outreach that increases constituent engagement with CSP and provides strategic direction for the center. The Assistant Director, in conjunction with the CSP team, collaborates with campus departments to address cross-issue social justice, diversity organizing, equity and inclusion. The Assistant Director advocates for the well-being of students, with a specific focus on Chicano/ Latino students, with an intent to advance the knowledge of and awareness of Chicano/Latino student success at a Hispanic Serving Research Institution. In collaboration with the CSP Director, the Assistant Director develops and implements partnerships to improve outcomes and provide high impact student services related to the recruitment, development, enrichment, inclusion, retention, degree attainment and enhancing the student experience of Chicano/Latino students in all disciplines across the campus. The Assistant Director will supervise the Program Coordinator. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
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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25 |
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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20 |
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.
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15 |
May supervise clerical and/or student staff.
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15 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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 knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of issues related to Chicano/Latino students? success in higher education, in addition to knowledge of first-generation, transfer, and post-traditional student success. | Required |
| Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Demonstrated skill to logically analyze complex situations and data and develop clear and concise reports or recommendations. Analytical skills to recognize problems, develop potential solutions and to implement appropriate solutions. Demonstrated background in conflict resolution, crisis management and lay-counseling with appropriate referral knowledge. | Required |
| Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to successfully follow multiple tasks through to completion, must be able to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines while working in an environment with frequent interruptions, ability to exercise good judgment for problem solving and ability to anticipate problems. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature under a fluctuating work load. | Required |
| Knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the social, political, personal and cross-cultural needs, concerns and interests of Chicano Latino Students and people of intersecting identities in the campus community and thorough understanding of Chicano Student Program's mission, vision and values. | Required |
| Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including an understanding of the historical and social context of diversity, equity and inclusion, and of the intersections of identities including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religious, ability, immigration status, socio-economic status, and thorough understanding of CSP mission and the Chicano Latino educational experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory and personnel management skills and strategies to provide oversight of student employees and interns, including experience with training and evaluating the performance of diverse student personnel, providing day-to-day oversight. | Required |
| Demonstrated background in educational program development including experience in diversity training development and facilitation, working with college level faculty, working with graduate students, working with Spanish speaking parents and families, educational background in diversity and social justice issues. | Required |
| Experience in a lead role, including responsibility for providing day-to-day oversight of area, leadership of team meetings, and decision-making. | Required |
| Familiarity with environment of UC Riverside or comparable academic institution and relevant issues concerning students, staff, and faculty. Knowledge of UC Riverside academic environment and administrative policies and procedures. Understand the responsibility and intention of the federal Hispanic Serving Institution designation, as well as the role of UCR as a Hispanic Serving Research Institution. | Required |
| Advanced ability in developing and responsibly managing departmental resources to effectively respond to students' needs and concerns within the scope of the departmental and divisional mission. | Required |
| Demonstrated background working with faculty, staff and students on program development on academic related subjects including but not limited to faculty lectures, symposia, professional development and conferences. | 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. | Preferred |
| Master?s degree in Raza Studies, Ethnic Studies, Student Affairs, Student Development, Organizational Management/Leadership, Education, Psychology, or related field. | Preferred |
| Bilingual. Fluent in English and Spanish. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
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| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |