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Director, Foster Youth Support Services
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25622302 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $64,300 - $89,300 |
Position Information
Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Students, Ethnic & Gender Center, the Director, Foster Youth Support Services (FYSS) provides individualized services to former foster youth. Services may include coordinating academic needs assessment, developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and advising on other aspects that may affect student retention and academic success. The Director will work with a variety of underrepresented groups to ensure this student population possess the academic (e.g. study, research, preparation for graduate programs),social, emotional, and cultural skills to be successful at UCR. The maximum budgeted annual salary for this position is $71,000. **As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Skill and competence in organizational assessment, program evaluation, strategic planning, and departmental goal setting in higher education
Advanced ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Advanced knowledge of the trends, characteristics and issues facing diverse student populations in particular as they relate to foster youth, low income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged and under-prepared students in higher education.
Knowledge and sensitivity of providing holistic support to the foster youth student population with a strong understanding of the resources and services available.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines for foster youth including current legislation related to financial options available for foster youth students
Advanced ability in developing and responsibly managing departmental resources to effectively respond to students' needs and concerns within the scope of the departmental and divisional mission.
Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Skill and competence in organizational assessment, program evaluation, strategic planning, and departmental goal setting in higher education
Advanced ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Advanced knowledge of the trends, characteristics and issues facing diverse student populations in particular as they relate to foster youth, low income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged and under-prepared students in higher education.
Knowledge and sensitivity of providing holistic support to the foster youth student population with a strong understanding of the resources and services available.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines for foster youth including current legislation related to financial options available for foster youth students
Advanced ability in developing and responsibly managing departmental resources to effectively respond to students' needs and concerns within the scope of the departmental and divisional mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Demonstrated experience serving and supporting student parents with foster youth background.
Demonstrated experience supporting trauma survivors who are former foster youth.
Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Demonstrated experience serving and supporting student parents with foster youth background.
Demonstrated experience supporting trauma survivors who are former foster youth.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview