General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 3 | Working Title | Program Manager, Capital Internships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004550 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Undergraduate Education - D01272 | Department Head | Richard Cardullo |
| Supervisor | Lisa Des Jardins | Effective Date | 11/01/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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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
| Using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, applies the full range of knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently, receiving guidance in unusual or particularly complicated situations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The University of California system operates centers in Washington, DC (UCDC) and Sacramento, CA (UCCS) where undergraduate students from across the UC system spend a term taking classes, pursuing academic internships, and participating in professional development opportunities. Each UC campus is responsible for recruiting students from the campus into the center programs; supporting them before, during, and after their participation in the program; and working with staff at UCDC and UCCS to place students into internships in DC and Sacramento. This position is primarily responsible for this work at UCR. The incumbent will collaborate with UCDC and UCCS personnel, UCR faculty members, student affairs managers, academic advisors, and other campus colleagues to enhance, market, grow, and evaluate the programs. The position is housed in Undergraduate Education and reports up to the Associate Dean for University Honors, who oversees a portfolio that includes the UCR Honors Program and high-impact educational programs including student-led courses, undergraduate research, experiential learning, and leadership development. This position also assists senior staff with implementation of these high-impact programs. The successful candidate is highly motivated and enjoys working with colleagues who are focused on expanding access and opportunity to groups that are historically under-represented in higher education. The successful candidate also has strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; has the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities; is able to accomplish goals with minimal supervision; and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 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 |
|---|---|
Applies and implements innovative academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development.
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40 |
Serves as liaison to specific programs, student service departments, or advising units.
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15 |
| Delivers academic programs to students that enhance academic success through group, one-on-one, and course-based formats of service for a wide range of learning issues in a discipline for a broad scope of academic courses (e.g., lower-division writing across the curriculum; a cluster of biological science courses; lower division pre-professional trajectories in math/statistics). | 10 |
| Collaborates with faculty, advising units, academic departments, and other student service units to assess students' needs. | 10 |
| May provide guidance to student tutors. | 5 |
| Designs a systematic approach for intake testing of under-prepared students. | 5 |
| Selects and administers skill and learning style assessment instruments to identify at risk students as requested by students, academic counselors, tutoring staff, or others. | 5 |
| Assesses appropriate needs of students, and refers students to specific student programs. | 5 |
| Mentors undergraduates and graduate students to enhance intellectual and professional trajectories. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific). | Required |
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
| Knowledge of academic curricula. | Required |
| Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills. | Required |
| Problem solving and organizational skills. | Required |
| Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural/linguistic issues in applying academic support to students. | Required |
| May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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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 |