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Assistant Director of Pathway Programs
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29025944 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $81,500 - $132,950 |
Position Information
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.
**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 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 ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
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.
**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 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 ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver License | Required |
Experience
| 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 |
Special 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 |
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrated expertise building collaborations between academia, education, and community agencies.
Expert negotiation skills.
Expert knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Extensive knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Leadership experience in academic and/or K-14 education.
Extensive knowledge in state and national educational structures and policies, current educational theories, and successful educational equity programs.
Academic background and recognized expertise in academic development and educational partnerships.
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)
Expert negotiation skills.
Expert knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Extensive knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Leadership experience in academic and/or K-14 education.
Extensive knowledge in state and national educational structures and policies, current educational theories, and successful educational equity programs.
Academic background and recognized expertise in academic development and educational partnerships.
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)
Preferred Qualifications
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