General Information
| Job Description | CAREER SVC SPEC 3 | Working Title | Regional Director of Apprenticeship Programs (Hybrid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004516 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Education - D01067 | Department Head | Eric Latham |
| Supervisor | Eric Latham | Effective Date | 05/01/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
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 offering 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 Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the Regional Director of Apprenticeship Programs 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. This remote working two-year contract position is grant funded. On-site work may be periodically required based on student and instructional needs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience performing student recruitment for professional programs. | Preferred |
| Experience with federal and/or state apprenticeship registration process. | Preferred |
| Continuing education experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
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 |
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 |
Researches and organizes economic and employment trend data, and designs materials for presentation to students and organization professionals.
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10 |
Develops and implements marketing and outreach programs to promote programs and services.
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10 |
| Coordinates and performs data collection and analysis, summarizing for grant reporting. Data from employers - summarize and report. | 10 |
| 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 |
Modifies and conducts workshops and presents programs to meet the needs of students and staff.
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5 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. | Preferred |
| Ability to travel locally and nationally. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional evening and weekend work. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |