General Information
| Job Description | ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 2 | Working Title | Academic Achievement Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004500 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | SOM - Student Affairs - D02001 | Department Head | Emma Simmons |
| Supervisor | Teresa Cofield | Effective Date | 11/15/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004921 | STDT 2 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Performs a limited range of counseling and advice to targeted students. Provides straightforward counseling and advice to commonly-encountered situations independently, but receives assistance for unusual situations. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the supervision of the Director, the Pipeline Programs Academic Achievement Coordinator plans and administers programs and activities designed to increase retention and graduation rates of participants for students from educationally and socioeconmically disadvantaged backgrounds and for students underrepresented in medicine. The incumbent will coordinate the Medical Scholars Program (MSP) and assist with expanding academic support programming in other Pipeline Programs. MSP provides services to 150 UCR undergraduates per year and the incumbent will assist with expanding services to 200 students annually. The Pipeline Programs offers a continuum of student enrichment activities at the high school, community college, university and postbaccalaureate levels and enrolls students from educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged who are aspiring to careers in medically underserved communities. Pipeline Programs has six areas of services and academic enrichment activities: mentorship and academic coaching, outreach and recruitment, professional development, guidance through medical school application process, service-learning opportunities in community health education and health coaching, and leadership development. Under the supervision of the Director, the Academic Achievement Coordinator will implement activities and services designed to increase retention rates of undergraduate students and guide support them through the application process for medical school, biomedical research careers and other health professions. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 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 |
|---|---|
Assists with planning and developing transitional and retention programs.
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30 |
| Provides general academic, personal, financial, and career counseling across disciplines and colleges/schools to "at risk" populations (e.g., low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented populations). | 15 |
| Assists students with graduate school applications, program selection, and personal statement development. | 10 |
| Analyzes and assesses students' problems and needs. | 5 |
Assists students with test preparation, techniques, and test taking strategies.
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5 |
Monitors students' academic progress.
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5 |
| Assists students in developing problem-solving and self-management skills. | 5 |
| Facilitates small group discussion sessions. | 5 |
Trains and supervises paraprofessionals.
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5 |
| Assumes liaison responsibility with academic departments, faculty, and community organizations. | 5 |
| Assist in development, editing, and publication of program websites, brochures, newsletters and marketing materials. Disseminates information to students by email, listserv and social media. | 5 |
| Tracks student participation in programs and educational outcomes. Maintains participant records as well as streamline record keeping. Writes quarterly and annual reports, and assist with program evaluation. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement. | Required |
| Familiarity with research methodologies and research designs. | Required |
| Knowledge of University, college, and major requirements, policies and procedures, including policies on handling student records and confidential documents. | Required |
| Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and under prepared students in higher education. | Required |
| Knowledge of personal growth and development areas, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership. | Required |
| Knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development. | Required |
| Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services. | Required |
| Knowledge and experience in analyzing problems and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse group of students, faculty, clinicians, researchers, staff, and administrators. | Preferred |
| Effective problem solving and organizational skills. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of and experience working with UC | Preferred |
| Experience working in a medical school or health professions program. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Overtime | Preferred |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Preferred |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| 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 |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |