University of California, Santa Barbara
Director of the Early Academic Outreach Program
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Job Posting Details
Payroll Title:
Director, Early Academic Outreach Program Job Code:
0310 Job Open Date:
8/12/24 Application Review Begins:
8/27/24 Department Code (Name):
EAOP (EARLY ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM) Percentage of Time:
100% Union Code (Name):
99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff: Career FLSA Status:
Exempt Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
MSP Salary Grade:
Grade 23 Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,400 - $103,250/yr. The full salary range for this position is $85,400 - $156,800/yr. Work Location:
Chicano Students Center - 201 Working Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The Early Academic Outreach Program at UCSB provides students, their families, and communities with the resources and services necessary to increase A-G eligibility rates, university and financial aid applications, and enrollment into post-secondary education.
Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is responsible for program design, assessment, fiscal management and resource development. Manages effective collaborative partnerships, communications & public relations, and provides leadership and supervision of personnel. Supports the coordination of the campus' Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnership (SAPEP) efforts to broaden the pool of underrepresented (first generation and low income) K-12 students of multiple School Districts in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern counties.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management, development, and evaluation.
Experience working with high achieving, low-income and first-generation populations in pre-college programs or educational context.
Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Thorough problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability.
Thorough knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures, including those related to supervising employees.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Demonstrated financial acumen and/or related experience in fiscal management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and/or fiscal operations oversight.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of K-14 education (including knowledge of college entrance and high school graduation requirements), policies, and educational equity issues.
Extensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and/or academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Proficient in speaking, writing, and communicating in Spanish.
Knowledge of pedagogical issues underlying student academic development and achievement for low-income, first generation students.
Extensive knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low income, first generation and urban youth.
Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
Advanced knowledge of current state and national education policies, theories, and practices.
Advanced knowledge of strategies for advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Expert knowledge and understanding of K-14 educational equity programs and issues.
Knowledge of organizational development strategies and practices.
Advanced writing, research, and communication skills to prepare highly competitive proposals, reports, and materials.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse individuals and institutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Advanced knowledge and experience with fiscal and personnel management.
Expert knowledge of staff development including supervision and training.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal/state regulations and accountability/reporting requirements.
Expert knowledge of project management, including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of alumni engagement strategies.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background check.
Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program.
Must be willing to work evenings, early mornings and weekends; to work overtime when required; and to travel along to school sites in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
40% Program Design and Assessment
Oversees the Partnership High Schools and EAOP Dual Service Model from initiating contract negotiations through providing annual reports to school and school district leadership.
Oversees and coordinates the implementation of College Going Initiatives.
30% Partnerships & Collaborative Endeavors
Works with district partners, precollege programs, and other collaborators to design, fund and implement new academic preparation initiatives.
Facilitates and promotes partnerships and collaborations that support academic preparation initiatives and programs within community based-organizations.
Works directly with UCOP Educational Partnership Statewide leadership to collaborate on UCOP sponsored initiatives.
Collaborates with UCSB’s Admissions Office on referral of EAOP students to Admissions for the purpose of early communications regarding UCSB admissions eligibility and academic programs.
Assists with design and development of campus visits for EAOP service schools, pre-college partners, K-12 non-service schools, and community colleges.
Represents EAOP and the campus at annual Directors meetings, conference presentations, and advisory board meetings.
10% Personnel & Supervision
Directly responsible for all personnel matters relating to EAOP staff, including recruitment and selection, supervision and training, evaluation and termination of staff.
Responsible for compliance with personnel and University policies and procedures for all departmental staff.
Provides direct supervision of an Associate Director, two Assistant Directors, two Academic Services Coordinators, and an Event and Parent Services Coordinator.
Identifies resources, conferences, and guest speakers to provide professional and personal development training for EAOP staff.
Coordinates annual training for staff on CANRA requirements and Abuse Prevention Policies & Procedures for EAOP.
Performs performance evaluation of staff in accordance with department goals and objectives.
5% Communications/Public Relations
Writes news releases on program events, activities, services and achievements.
Works closely with the Public Affairs & Communications Office to craft messages and develop news releases.
Develops and updates the EAOP web site.
Oversees the use of social media in outreach efforts.
Guides the designs of the program’s marketing materials.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users.
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Director, Early Academic Outreach Program Job Code:
0310 Job Open Date:
8/12/24 Application Review Begins:
8/27/24 Department Code (Name):
EAOP (EARLY ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM) Percentage of Time:
100% Union Code (Name):
99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff: Career FLSA Status:
Exempt Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
MSP Salary Grade:
Grade 23 Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,400 - $103,250/yr. The full salary range for this position is $85,400 - $156,800/yr. Work Location:
Chicano Students Center - 201 Working Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The Early Academic Outreach Program at UCSB provides students, their families, and communities with the resources and services necessary to increase A-G eligibility rates, university and financial aid applications, and enrollment into post-secondary education.
Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is responsible for program design, assessment, fiscal management and resource development. Manages effective collaborative partnerships, communications & public relations, and provides leadership and supervision of personnel. Supports the coordination of the campus' Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnership (SAPEP) efforts to broaden the pool of underrepresented (first generation and low income) K-12 students of multiple School Districts in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern counties.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management, development, and evaluation.
Experience working with high achieving, low-income and first-generation populations in pre-college programs or educational context.
Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Thorough problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability.
Thorough knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures, including those related to supervising employees.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Demonstrated financial acumen and/or related experience in fiscal management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and/or fiscal operations oversight.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of K-14 education (including knowledge of college entrance and high school graduation requirements), policies, and educational equity issues.
Extensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and/or academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Proficient in speaking, writing, and communicating in Spanish.
Knowledge of pedagogical issues underlying student academic development and achievement for low-income, first generation students.
Extensive knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low income, first generation and urban youth.
Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
Advanced knowledge of current state and national education policies, theories, and practices.
Advanced knowledge of strategies for advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Expert knowledge and understanding of K-14 educational equity programs and issues.
Knowledge of organizational development strategies and practices.
Advanced writing, research, and communication skills to prepare highly competitive proposals, reports, and materials.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse individuals and institutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Advanced knowledge and experience with fiscal and personnel management.
Expert knowledge of staff development including supervision and training.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal/state regulations and accountability/reporting requirements.
Expert knowledge of project management, including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of alumni engagement strategies.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background check.
Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program.
Must be willing to work evenings, early mornings and weekends; to work overtime when required; and to travel along to school sites in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
40% Program Design and Assessment
Oversees the Partnership High Schools and EAOP Dual Service Model from initiating contract negotiations through providing annual reports to school and school district leadership.
Oversees and coordinates the implementation of College Going Initiatives.
30% Partnerships & Collaborative Endeavors
Works with district partners, precollege programs, and other collaborators to design, fund and implement new academic preparation initiatives.
Facilitates and promotes partnerships and collaborations that support academic preparation initiatives and programs within community based-organizations.
Works directly with UCOP Educational Partnership Statewide leadership to collaborate on UCOP sponsored initiatives.
Collaborates with UCSB’s Admissions Office on referral of EAOP students to Admissions for the purpose of early communications regarding UCSB admissions eligibility and academic programs.
Assists with design and development of campus visits for EAOP service schools, pre-college partners, K-12 non-service schools, and community colleges.
Represents EAOP and the campus at annual Directors meetings, conference presentations, and advisory board meetings.
10% Personnel & Supervision
Directly responsible for all personnel matters relating to EAOP staff, including recruitment and selection, supervision and training, evaluation and termination of staff.
Responsible for compliance with personnel and University policies and procedures for all departmental staff.
Provides direct supervision of an Associate Director, two Assistant Directors, two Academic Services Coordinators, and an Event and Parent Services Coordinator.
Identifies resources, conferences, and guest speakers to provide professional and personal development training for EAOP staff.
Coordinates annual training for staff on CANRA requirements and Abuse Prevention Policies & Procedures for EAOP.
Performs performance evaluation of staff in accordance with department goals and objectives.
5% Communications/Public Relations
Writes news releases on program events, activities, services and achievements.
Works closely with the Public Affairs & Communications Office to craft messages and develop news releases.
Develops and updates the EAOP web site.
Oversees the use of social media in outreach efforts.
Guides the designs of the program’s marketing materials.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users.
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