General Information
| Job Description | CMTY EDUC SPEC 1 | Working Title | Digital Communications Assistant, UCR College Corps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005840 | Grade | 16 |
| Department Name | Univ Eastside Community Collab - D01318 | Department Head | Alicia Hernandez |
| Supervisor | Alicia Hernandez | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning. |
Custom Scope
| Uses professional community educational program concepts to deliver standardized educational and volunteer educational programs. Applies established procedures and programs to address county program educational needs that are limited in scope. Follows standard practices in analyzing program content and delivery needs and determining effectiveness of current programs. Receives detailed instructions on all assignments. |
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 and under the guidance of a UCR College Corps Assistant Director (AD), the UCR College Corps Digital Communications Assistant (DCA) is responsible for the online presence and communication of the UCR College Corps. The DCA will assist recruitment efforts of college students how sign up to become College Corps Fellows (Fellows) by creating intriguing content that communicates the opportunity and benefits of the College Corps program and by communicating with college students and internal partners about the Program?s opportunities. During the program year, the DCA is instrumental with documenting Program and Fellow activities, collecting interviews and stories that illustrate the importance and impact of the Program to funders, partners, community stakeholders and prospective Fellows. The DCA may coordinate on communication efforts with the communications teams of state government and local government representatives, various college campuses, university campus departments and communications teams. The DCA maintains and organizes audio, visual, and other media content to curate into social media and digital stories, anecdotes for progress reports, recruitment campaigns, and reports to Program partners. The DCA will attend Program events to collect images and stories, events may be off-campus, or take place on an occasional weekend or evening. DCA will regularly engage a variety of audiences by establishing and maintaining social media and website presence, amplifying Program?s communications, and develops marketing and communications strategies based on data analytics, website traffic, and participant and stakeholder feedback. 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 |
|---|---|
| Coursework or work experience in related area. | Required |
| Continuing education in related field. | Required |
| Bachelor's Degree | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 0 - 1 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Under direct supervision, prepares and delivers standardized community education lessons and activities and/or manages a volunteer education program.
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20 |
Researches participant data to enhance program delivery and outcomes.
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15 |
Assists other program staff to recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements.
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15 |
Tracks and maintains required program-related paperwork, inventory, activity reports, and other documentation.
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15 |
Assists with planning special events in collaboration with program leadership and community partners, and works to establish relationships with new partners.
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10 |
Participates in approved training and developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence.
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10 |
May provide assistance to volunteers.
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10 |
| Other duties as necessary. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge or experience in program content and objectives. Knowledge of how to deliver educational programs in a variety of settings. | Required |
| Basic effective reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. | Required |
| Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. | Required |
| Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively. | Required |
| Organizational skills to develop a project plan, monitor plans against established deadlines, and review and analyze results. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |