General Information
| Job Description | K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 5 | Working Title | Assistant Director of Pathway Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000306 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | SOM Student Affairs Dept - D02001 | Department Head | Emma Simmons |
| Supervisor | Teresa Cofield | Effective Date | 07/01/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004921 | STDT 2 | 1.0 |
| 004508 | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 2 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. |
Custom Scope
| Serving as organization expert in academic preparation and educational partnership development, reviews and analyzes long-standing K-12 structural barriers, and promotes systemic improvements. Regularly advises K-14 managers and professionals on a wide range of issues relating to University eligibility requirements. Provides expert recommendations and feedback to senior management on strategic and program planning. Works with the UC Office of the President, other higher educational institutions, community-based organizations, and administrators of multiple school districts on University eligibility requirements. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Pathway Programs at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is committed to diversifying the physician workforce and offers unique programs serving high school, community college, university and postbaccalaureate students. Pathway Programs is a team of professionals who are committed to achieving the Mission of the UCR School of Medicine through providing programs and services for students from educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The Assistant Director of Pathway Programs designs, develops, and administers programs for community college and high school students aspiring to a career in medicine. In concert with the Pathway Programs Director and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the incumbent develops and sustains partnerships with community colleges and implements K to 14 activities to achieve unit objectives to attract and retain students from Inland Southern California who are educationally and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged. UCR SOM Pathway Programs are ten distinctive programs engaging students from K to 12, community college, university and postbaccalaureate studies. The incumbent is responsible for K to 14 programming and works in concert with program leadership to develop a seamless pathway between programs. The Assistant Director of Pathway Programs will actively contribute to achieving unit goals and objectives including objectives outlined in grants from Health Care Access and Information agency, Foundation for California Community Colleges, The California Wellness Foundation, and other private sponsors. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Significant experience advising educationally disadvantaged students. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in public speaking and formal presentations. | Required |
| Work experience in a higher education setting or in the public sector. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Designs, develops, and manages key K-12 educational partnerships and oversees execution of major initiatives.
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50 |
Develops strategies for organization leadership review and decision, and develops and implements academic preparation and educational partnership programs that reflect organization leadership interests.
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20 |
Works with senior school district administrators on developing broad-based reforms and strategies that impact the work of academic preparation professionals across the UC system.
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10 |
| Contributes to the preparation and submission of progress reports to the department, grant funders, and stakeholders. Maintains records on recruitment and student participation. | 10 |
Provides expert guidance to K-12 managers and professional staff on University eligibility requirements.
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5 |
Identifies and develops funding from multiple external sources.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated expertise building collaborations between academia, education, and community agencies. | Required |
| Expert negotiation skills. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements. | Required |
| Extensive knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation. | Required |
| Leadership experience in academic and/or K-14 education. | Required |
| Extensive knowledge in state and national educational structures and policies, current educational theories, and successful educational equity programs. | Required |
| Academic background and recognized expertise in academic development and educational partnerships. | Required |
| Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the position including the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Public Driving Record | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |