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Job Description CMTY EDUC SPEC 3 Working Title UCR College Corps Assistant Director
Job Code 005838 Grade 18
Department Name Univ Eastside Community Collab - D01318 Department Head Alicia Hernandez
Supervisor Alicia Hernandez Effective Date 09/01/2022
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
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced community educational and volunteer educational management program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new community educational programs, and works on complex community educational programs or volunteer educational management programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and development programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.

Department Custom Scope
The UCR College Corps (Program) is part of the #CaliforniansForAll Governor's initiative which provides up to 150 college students at UCR with opportunities to support and learn from organizations working in three priority areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action and Food Insecurity. At UCR, College Corps will be a partnership with California Volunteers; University of California, Riverside (UCR); the City of Riverside; and the Riverside Unified School District and funded via contributions from each partner. In coordination with the Program Director (Director), the Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the Program. Responsibilities include the annual recruitment, hiring, training, placement and daily management of approximately 50 full-time college students serving as College Corps Fellows (Fellows). Under the guidance of the Director, the AD builds relationships and works with on- and off-campus partners, including local government agencies, elementary schools, non-profit organizations, and community groups to implement various aspects and activities of the Program. The AD will be responsible for the collection of data and information, and for tracking of program services provided to participants for the annual performance report, intermittent reports, self-monitoring audits, and program evaluations. The AD will also provide assistance to the Director in making decisions regarding allocations of funds for implementation of grant objectives. This position is a grant funded, starting in March 2022 and expected to run through July 2024 with a possibility of extension based on continued availability of funding and program performance.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Continuing education in related field. Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Identifies and develops evaluation tools for courses, instructors and programs.
  • Responsible for meeting the objectives of their focus area, as set forth in the approved grant proposal.
15
Tracks student or participant performance and course desirability.
  • In collaboration with the UCR College Corps Director, coordinates the collection of data and prepares reports for submission to external (California Volunteers) as well as internal stakeholders.
15
Plans and develops new programs and curriculum, and adjusts existing courses and curriculum in a continuing education environment.
  • Plans and develops UCR College Corps orientation and professional development curriculum.
10
Actively participates in long-range strategic planning for community educational programs.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with other community programs and partner personnel. Serves on department, organization, and external committees, workgroups, and coordinating bodies. Participates in strategic and program planning.
10
Participates in developing strategic market plans and target audiences.
  • Coordinates targeted recruitment campaigns for the UCR College Corps. Assist with identification, selection, and orientation of target placement sites.
10
Evaluates prospective program partnerships.
  • Serves as liaison to Site Supervisors to include orientation, training and support as needed. Collects data, documents and tracks progress of Fellows per site and focus area. Conducts site assessments and compliance monitoring, outlines site support needs.
10
Recruits, selects, orients, evaluates and supervises qualified course and program instructors.
  • Coordinates recruitment, selection, training, supervising and programmatic onboarding of full-time college students as College Corps Fellows.
10
May provide presentation or instruction of course or program.
  • Host information sessions about UCR College Corps.
5
Facilitates and supports special program events for themselves and others.
  • Plans and facilitates special events per sponsor?s requests, such as regional impact day, national service day, etc.
5
Develops, prepares and reconciles budget for program.
  • Provides assistance to the Director in making decisions regarding allocations of funds for implementation of grant objectives.
5
May serve as a work leader. May provide training or mentoring to instructors.
  • Facilitates Fellow training from Pre-Service Orientation to ongoing training sessions.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. Required
Thorough knowledge of functional area and understanding of how work may impact other areas. Required
Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills. Required
Knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university level. Required
Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Required
Thorough knowledge of current community educational programs and trends. Required
Thorough skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new presentations/courses to meet organizational needs. Required
Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures. Required
Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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