General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | Working Title | Director, Foster Youth Support Services |
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| Job Code | 004565 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | AVC/Dean of Students - D01164 | Department Head | Christine Mata |
| Supervisor | Shonte Thomas | Effective Date | 08/08/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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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
| Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Students, Ethnic & Gender Center, the Director, Foster Youth Support Services (FYSS) provides individualized services to former foster youth. Services may include coordinating academic needs assessment, developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and advising on other aspects that may affect student retention and academic success. The Director will work with a variety of underrepresented groups to ensure this student population possess the academic (e.g. study, research, preparation for graduate programs),social, emotional, and cultural skills to be successful at UCR. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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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 |
| Independently resolves the most complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life issues. | 10 |
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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10 |
| Collaborate and work with Guardian Scholars' Executive Director, including donor relations and development. Strong writing skills are expected and ideal. | 10 |
| Conducts outreach events and serves as a liaison with area programs that serve high school and community college foster youth to provide information, guidance, and encouragement to pursue a four-year degree. Collaborates with campus and community partners to raise awareness and understanding of the issues that face foster youth. | 10 |
| Budget, Fiscal & Personnel Management: Oversee annual operating budget and establish budget priorities consistent with campus and departmental goals and objectives. Research and develop new sources of contract and grant funding. Oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of intra and extramural contracts and grants. Develop and manage a program operating budget involving multiple fund sources and types of fund. Ensure that proper fiscal controls are established and maintained. | 10 |
| May supervise clerical and/or student staff. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
| Supervise and direct the activities of program coordinator and student staff, including hiring, evaluating performance, assigning work. Develop, encourage, promote, and monitor professional growth and staff development of professional and student staff at all levels. For professional staff includes, recommending annual merit increases, recommending reclassification, initiating disciplinary actions, and resolving complaints/grievances. Ensure compliance with university personnel policies and regulations. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Skill and competence in organizational assessment, program evaluation, strategic planning, and departmental goal setting in higher education | Required |
| Advanced ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of the trends, characteristics and issues facing diverse student populations in particular as they relate to foster youth, low income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged and under-prepared students in higher education. | Required |
| Knowledge and sensitivity of providing holistic support to the foster youth student population with a strong understanding of the resources and services available. | Required |
| Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines for foster youth including current legislation related to financial options available for foster youth students | 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 |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Preferred |
| 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 |
| Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Preferred |
| Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience serving and supporting student parents with foster youth background. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience supporting trauma survivors who are former foster youth. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |