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The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

Assistant Program Director, Undocumented Student Program

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Department Summary

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where every day you'll make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader Bruin family.

The Bruin Resource Center (BRC) is a department under Student Affairs that houses a number of identity-based campus centers and programs. The BRC provides support to different student communities, including students who have been part of the foster care and probation systems, students who are undocumented or a part of mixed-status families, parenting students and students who are taking care of other dependents such as siblings, students in recovery, students who were formerly incarcerated or impacted by the carceral system, and students who have experienced homelessness or house-lessness.

Position Summary

The USP APD will have shared oversight of the Undocumented Student Program. Reporting to the Program Director of the Undocumented Student Program located within the Bruin Resource Center (BRC), the Undocumented Student Program Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for supporting the Program Director in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing programs designed to support the success and well-being of undocumented students at UCLA. The Undocumented Student Program APD will support with office management, event planning, coordination of program initiatives and identifying and accessing campus and community resources available to these students that will help them address the specific barriers they experience to succeeding in a collegiate environment. Utilizing strengths-based frameworks grounded in social justice, the Assistant Program Director will provide supports to students, referrals to on and off-campus partners, and support the Program Director in the supervision of undergraduate and graduate level program interns. The incumbent will also assist the Program Director in managing the larger administrative functions of the program such as working collaboratively with donors and development, managing budgets and expenditures, as well as planning and implementing programs for students. The Assistant Program Director supports the goals developed by the Program Director which align with the mission of the department and of Student Affairs as a whole. This includes participation in the development of organizational goals and objectives, strategic planning and assessment, and participation on campus-wide committees. The activities of this position will include the supervision of staff (professional and/or student) and volunteers involved in USP initiatives, consultation and coordination with other campus departments (e.g., Academic Advancement Program, Financial Aid, Counseling and Psychological Services, etc.).

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

2-3+ Years supporting undocumented students (Preferred)Prior supervisory experience (Preferred)Detailed working knowledge of federal regulations impacting student records, including FERPA and HIPPA. (Preferred)Concentrated experience working with undocumented students and those part of mixed-status families in a higher education or community setting.Demonstrated skills to design, implement, and evaluate programs to address the unique needs and concerns of students who are undocumented or part of mixed-status families. (Preferred)Demonstrated knowledge of motivation, negotiation, conflict resolution, teambuilding, interpersonal communication, and consensus building; skills to apply these techniques to facilitate desired outcomes in working relationships with culturally diverse students, staff and faculty. (Required)Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all student and employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines. (Required)Technical literacy with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), electronic mail and the Internet. (Required)Effective organizational skills. (Required)Experience in event planning, program development, coordination and evaluation. (Required)Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups. Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)Master's degree in education or related field (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under

CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8 am to 5 pmUnion/Policy Covered

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