General Information
| Payroll Title | STDT AFFAIRS OFCR 2 | Title Code | 004353 | Grade/Step | 07 | Working Title | Outreach Coordinator |
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| Department Name | SOM Student Affairs Dept | Supervisor | Teresa R Cofield | Department Head | Neal L Schiller |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Overtime |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Items Used
| General office equipment (computer, calculator, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, printer, etc.) |
Position Purpose
| Under the general supervision of the Medical Scholars Program Director, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for performing advanced professional assignments in developing, implementing, and organizing activities for the Medical Scholars Program (MSP), Future Physicians Leaders (FPL), and Medical Leaders of Tomorrow (MLT) pipeline programs at the UCR School of Medicine. These pipeline programs provide educational opportunities to students who are first generation to college and/or socio-economically disadvantaged. The Outreach Coordinator assists with increasing the participation of local high school students for the MLT and FPL programs, and community college and other non-UCR college students for the FPL program. The Outreach Coordinator also works closely with local community college students to help them matriculate to UC Riverside and into the MSP program. The UCR School of Medicine, the first public medical school in California in more than 40 years, is committed to training a diverse physician workforce for Inland Southern California region and to developing research and health care delivery innovations that improve the health of medically under-served populations. We invite you to share in the excitement of being part of an emerging medical school which will have widespread impact on the health of Inland Southern Californians. There are two career opportunities available. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Outreach and Recruitment | 35 |
| Under the supervision of the Medical Scholars Program Director, develop and implement an outreach strategy to increase participation of community college students and high school students in Future Physician Leaders, Medical Leaders of Tomorrow, Medical Scholars Program, and other School of Medicine pipeline programs. Give presentations at Inland Empire community colleges and high schools to help inform prospective students about opportunities offered by School of Medicine (SOM) pipeline programs. Identify student ambassadors and volunteers to participate in outreach program activities. Develop and update program materials including newsletters, brochures, and posters. Improve community college student and advisors awareness of opportunities at UCR and the SOM. Develop and plan health career workshops, speaker panels, campus visits, and group advising sessions to increase prospective studentsâ awareness of resources and opportunities at UCR and for a health professions career. Assist with the annual recruitment of MSP, MLT and FPL participants. Review applications and interviews candidates. Prepare reports summarizing outreach recruitment efforts. Work with MSP Director to develop evaluation plans. |
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| Program Coordination | 35 |
| Coordinate outreach events and assist with summer programs. Present orientations for participants and parents. Develop weekly schedules of events including relevant health professions admissions workshops, team building activities, tours, guest speaker panels, and lectures. Organize symposia for students to present MSP summer research program findings, FPL summer symposium, and MLT community health project reports. Responsible for creating spreadsheets to report on student outcomes. Maintain alumni database and follows up with alumni. Maintain lists of university and community partners to distribute newsletters and invitations for symposia. Organize MSP program activities including welcome events for new participants, open house, advising nights, career/academic workshops, guest speaker programs, and study groups. Provide mentorship and leadership for MSP student led teams including newsletter, fitness, and community service. |
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| Advising | 25 |
| Advise MSP and FPL students about admissions requirements and academic performance necessary for entrance into health professions programs. Encourage students to use tutors, faculty office hours, and study skills services. Refer students to appropriate campus resources to improve academic and personal success. Inform students about opportunities for scholarships, research, internships, employment, and professional school. Provide information on health careers and health disparities and maintain an information library. | |
| Other | 5 |
| Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned. | |
Minimum Requirements
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| 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field and prior experience as a professional level student affairs officer or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of college education and experience. 2. Three years of related experience in college-level student support services. 3. Strong planning and organizational skills. 4. Experience advising community college transfer students. 5. Experience working with students from socio-economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, staff, faculty, administrators, and community constituents. 7. Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community. 8. Demonstrated public speaking ability and ability to make presentations before small and large groups. 9. Demonstrated proficiency using software applications, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 10. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. 11. Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to the responsibilities of the position including Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 12. Hired candidate must successfully complete a background check through the Department of Justice. |
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Preferred Qualifications
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1. Experience advising students for health professions. 2. Knowledge of UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job. |
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| Posted Position Purpose |
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| Under the general supervision of the Medical Scholars Program Director, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for performing advanced professional assignments in developing, implementing, and organizing activities for the Medical Scholars Program (MSP), Future Physicians Leaders (FPL), and Medical Leaders of Tomorrow (MLT) pipeline programs at the UCR School of Medicine. These pipeline programs provide educational opportunities to students who are first generation to college and/or socio-economically disadvantaged. The Outreach Coordinator assists with increasing the participation of local high school students for the MLT and FPL programs, and community college and other non-UCR college students for the FPL program. The Outreach Coordinator also works closely with local community college students to help them matriculate to UC Riverside and into the MSP program.
The UCR School of Medicine, the first public medical school in California in more than 40 years, is committed to training a diverse physician workforce for Inland Southern California region and to developing research and health care delivery innovations that improve the health of medically under-served populations. We invite you to share in the excitement of being part of an emerging medical school which will have widespread impact on the health of Inland Southern Californians.
There are two career opportunities available.
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| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field and prior experience as a professional level student affairs officer or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of college education and experience. 2. Three years of related experience in college-level student support services. 3. Strong planning and organizational skills. 4. Experience advising community college transfer students. 5. Experience working with students from socio-economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, staff, faculty, administrators, and community constituents. 7. Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community. 8. Demonstrated public speaking ability and ability to make presentations before small and large groups. 9. Demonstrated proficiency using software applications, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 10. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. 11. Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to the responsibilities of the position including Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 12. Hired candidate must successfully complete a background check through the Department of Justice. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| 1. Experience advising students for health professions. 2. Knowledge of UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job. |