General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 3 | Working Title | Community Engaged Learning and Leadership Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004550 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Undergraduate Education Dept - D01272 | Department Head | Richard Cardullo |
| Supervisor | Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz | Effective Date |
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 Division of Undergraduate Education (UE) engages students and instructors with resources that promote academic excellence, enable student success and enhance the undergraduate student experience. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning, who oversees a portfolio that includes high-impact educational programs including student-led courses, undergraduate research, experiential learning, prestigious scholarships, and leadership development. The incumbent is a highly effective professional, with proven skills in enhancing, evaluating, marketing, and scaling existing programs; has outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities; and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. The incumbent will collaborate with off-campus partners, UE personnel, colleges, associate deans, academic senate committees, faculty members, student affairs managers, academic advisors, and other campus colleagues to implement high-impact educational programs that promote student engagement and academic excellence. These include, but are not limited to EXCEL + Career Readiness, Campus Collective Mentorship Program, Community Engaged Learning, and leadership development programming, and other emergent programming in relevant areas. Requires a thorough understanding and sensitivity to the issues and challenges faced by higher education in the state and nation, and UC Riverside, which is an institution designated as an MSI, HSI, HSRI, AANAPISI, and serves a significant Pell Grant and first-generation student population. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in a related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experience in an institution of higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders. | Required |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| FERPA | Required |
| CANRA - mandatory reporter | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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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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25 |
Collaborates with faculty, advising units, academic departments, and other student service units to assess students' needs.
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15 |
Mentors undergraduates and graduate students to enhance intellectual and professional trajectories.
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15 |
| Conducts program evaluation to analyze program effectiveness and alignment with UE strategic plan and learning outcomes. Uses data to determine areas for improvement, and program growth. | 15 |
| Marketing and communications outreach of programs to prospective students, campus colleagues, and external audiences to include oral presentations, web site updates, and social media. | 10 |
| Adapts counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues. | 5 |
| Assesses appropriate needs of students, and refers students to specific student programs. | 5 |
Serves as liaison to specific programs, student service departments, or advising units.
|
5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation 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 |
| Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. | Required |
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Knowledge of academic curricula. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of best practices supporting equity in higher education. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | 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 |
| Interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Problem solving and organizational skills. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education and UCR's diverse student population. | Preferred |
| May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
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 |