Program Coordinator | University of California Riverside - Military Veterans

Program Coordinator Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Student Affairs and Advising Salary: $51,600 - $87,000 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: Student Affairs Department: Undocumented Student Programs Dept Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Information: Under the supervision of the Director, the Program Coordinator provides individual services to undocumented/AB540/DACA and other immigration-impacted students. Services may include academic needs assessment, developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and counseling on other aspects that may affect student retention and graduation. The coordinator designs, updates, and implements campus educational programs and services specific for undocumented students. The coordinator serves as a subject matter expert pertaining to AB130/131/540, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and federal immigration laws and policies. The coordinator provides appropriate training, workshops, and resources for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The full salary range for the Program Coordinator is $24.71 - $41.67 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $26.82 hourly. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements: Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Experience Requirements 2 - 4 years of related experience. Required Experienced in addressing issues that undocumented students face, through targeted programming, resource management, and community outreach activities. Required License Requirements Valid drivers license Required Special Conditions Special Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required 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 Available to work and/or travel some weekends and evenings Preferred Minimum Requirements Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Interpersonal skills. Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking. Abilities in problem identification, reasoning. Ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills. Strong understanding of the services and resources available for undocumented and immigration-impacted students. Ability to stay informed of the rapidly evolving legal and political immigration landscape. Knowledge on California state bills pertaining to undocumented students access to higher education, such as AB 540, AB130, AB131, AB 2586 etc. Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students from different cultural backgrounds, as well as faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community members. General knowledge of student affairs/student life specialization. Skilled in preparing documents, reports, publications, and brochures, with experience in coordinating web-based services. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Understanding of University rules and regulations. Knowledge and experience in research, compiling and analyzing data and generating reports Additional Information: 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. 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 Job Description Details: General Information Job Title STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 2 Job Code 004563 Grade 18 Department Head Christine Mata Supervisor Sonia Garcia Avelar Generic Scope Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Custom Scope Using professional student services theories and concepts, performs a limited range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life program. Works independently to provide information and interpretation of clearly defined policies, procedures and regulations. Receives direction regarding more complex issues and/or program(s). Identifies individual student needs for programs and services and advises on appropriate programs and resources. Department Custom Scope Under the supervision of the Director, the Program Coordinator provides individual services to Undocumented/AB540/DACA and other immigration-impacted students. Services may include academic needs assessment, developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and counseling on other aspects that may affect student retention and graduation. The coordinator designs, updates, and implements campus educational programs and services specific for undocumented students. The coordinator serves as a subject matter expert pertaining to AB130/131/540, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and federal immigration laws and policies. The coordinator provides appropriate training, workshops, and resources for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Key Responsibilities: Under the guidance of higher level specialists resolves non-complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life. Refers students to appropriate University and community resources as needed. Assists students in navigating resources to resolve emotional, academic, interpersonal, and crisis-level issues related to their status. Acts as a liaison for students seeking legal services and provides counseling and guidance to incoming and prospective students. 25% Provides basic support services for a student program(s) and/or provides basic academic support services for a residential complex, which may include working in the following areas: a tutoring program, an on-site computer facility, a course/learning skills program, and a faculty involvement program. Designs, updates, and implements educational programs and services tailored specifically for undocumented students. Manages daily operations of the Undocumented Student Programs office. Supports programs and services aligned with USPs mission, fostering cultural awareness on campus through events such as Undocu Ally training, Study Abroad, Undocu Circle, Butterfly Project, and Undocu Scholars. Coordinates initiatives in response to state and federal legislation. Assists in managing the departments branding and website to ensure current information about services and resources is available 25% Maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders important to program success. Establishes and manages access to resources both on and off campus tailored to the needs of undocumented students. Cultivates effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and community members to support the student experience. On-campus partners include, but are not limited to, the Office of Financial Aid, Admissions, Orientation, Career Center, Registrar, Office of Study Abroad, Basic Needs, Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, CARE, UC Immigrant Legal Services Center, Governmental & Community Relations, and Ethnic and Gender departments. Off-campus partners may include community-based organizations offering activism and action research training, skills-building workshops, culturally enriching programs, and career networking and job placement services. 15% May provide recommendations and suggestions for changes and/or development of new activities and services. 10% Provides transactional advising and guidance to student leaders participating in student government, co-curricular programs and/or organizations on non-sensitive issues. Facilitates student development in leadership, communication skills, project coordination and in establishing goals. 10% May supervise and train student staff and interns. 10% Other duties as assigned. 5% Works with outside agencies to refer students to work in public service roles; identifies resources for student volunteer opportunities. 0% Participates in the adjudication process for student conduct cases of limited complexity. Seeks advice from higher level specialist on more complicated cases. Interviews witnesses and writes up findings regarding alleged conduct violations. Makes recommendations for sanctions based on case precedence. 0% Serves as an advisor to a small student service operation (e.g., Bike Shop) which may include training students and staff, preparing budgets, and performing fiscal analysis. 0% To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/34343121 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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