Associate Director, Upward Bound
Company: California State University, Monterey Bay
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Associate Director, Upward Bound All prospective applicants must
apply online. You must complete the entire application for
submission. We only accept applications for the open positions
listed. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of the
electronic application or a resume in lieu of an application. If
you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call
the University Personnel office at (831) 582-3389.All positions are
open until filled. The completed online application and resume must
be submitted by 5:00 pm on the priority screening date.
Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the
discretion of the university. Bookmark this Posting - Print Preview
- Apply for this Job Position Details Open Date 04/06/2021 Working
Title Associate Director, Upward Bound Classification Management I
Department Name Early Outreach & Support Pgms Job Number FP2021-714
Status Priority Screening Deadline is April 27, 2021
Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date 04/27/2021 Recruitment
Status Open Until Filled Position Description This is a full-time
position with benefits and is renewable annually based on continued
funding.
California State University, Monterey Bay is distinctive in serving
the diverse people of California, especially the working class and
historically underserved communities. The identity of the
University is framed by substantive commitment to a multilingual,
multicultural, intellectual community which enables students,
faculty and staff to cross institutional boundaries for innovative
instruction, broadly defined scholarly and creative activity, and
coordinated community service.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay (the "Corporation")
exists to enhance the educational program of the campus; directly
serve students, faculty, and staff; and provide services to the
public. Although the Corporation is a legally separate 501--(3)
nonprofit corporation, it is a fully integrated part of the
California State University, Monterey Bay campus. The Corporation
is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a
pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and
experience related to the regional and State population.
PROGRAM SUMMARY :- The Upward Bound programs provide support to 134
participants in their preparation for college entrance. The
programs provide opportunities for participants to enhance their
high school career higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves
134 high school students from low-income families, and/or high
school students from families in which neither parent holds a
bachelor's degree. The schools served are Parajo Valley High
School, North Monterey County High School, Soledad High School and
Watsonville High School. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase
the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from
institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound provides
instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature,
and foreign language. Other services include: instruction in
reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for
success in education beyond high school; academic, financial, or
personal counseling; exposure to academic programs and cultural
events; tutorial services; mentoring programs; information on
postsecondary education opportunities; assistance in completing
college entrance and financial aid applications; assistance in
preparing for college entrance exams
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under general direction of the Director of Early Outreach and
Support Programs, the Upward Bound Associate Director oversees the
day-to-day operations of the project, including planning,
budgeting, administering and supervising staff. Serves as the
project's chief liaison to community partnerships, educational
partnerships, and target area communities. Works with other campus
service providers to develop programming and support/guidance
programs for participants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include, but are not limited to, the following: -
1. Develop, plan and implement a six-week summer residential
program which involve college-level classes.
2. Develop, plan and implement an academic year program to enhance
particiants' high school classes.
3. Complete yearly Annual Performance Report to the Federal
Goverenment with a report to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
This includes updating the program's database with the most current
information to ensure quality assurance for the report.
4. Manage budgets from both programs to safeguard against any
non-regulatory funding expenditures, Establishes proper and
required paper documentation for all project expenditures.
5. Provides leadership to a team that includes: two Advisors,
Administrative Assistant and student assistants serving as
Mentor/Academic Advisors, and is responsible in attaining program
objectives.
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility
to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods
of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and
twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts
of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand
movement and fine coordination including use of a computer
keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to
occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend
meetings or to pick up or deliver materials.
Please note CSUMB and The Corporation are working remote until at
least July 2021.This position will report to the Ryan Ranch office
on a full-time or hybrid basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the principles, practices and strategies
currently used in improving access to low-income and educationally
disadvantaged students. Thorough knowledge of the basic principals
of individual and group behavior. Working knowledge of individual
counseling techniques. Working knowledge of research and
observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying,
and interpreting factual information. Advanced knowledge of the
techniques and methods of interviewing. Extensive knowledge of the
basic principals, practices and major trends in advising/mentoring.
Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific
objectives of Upward Bound, Early Outreach Programs Office and
their relationship to the total campus; ability to interpret and
apply program rules and regulations. Ability to analyze complex
situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex
matters. Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and
proper techniques to utilize while engaged in sensitive situations.
Ability to gather and analyze data; ability to reason logically,
draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations;
ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings,
conferences, and interviews; ability to present clear and concise
information orally and in written reports. Ability to establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff,
student organizations, and other private and public agencies.
Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a diverse
university environment. Ability to interpret and apply federal,
state, and university policies and regulations pertaining to
academic achievement. Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness
in planning academic pathway, work assignments and in implementing
long-range program improvements for program participants. Knowledge
and understanding of Title V, E.O. 595, 665, 405, and CSUMB
Admissions and Financial Aid policies. Ability to prepare and
conduct evaluations of subordinate staff. Experience in training,
mentoring and supervising staff. Working knowledge of and ability
to use a broad range of technology, systems and packages. Minimum
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years increasing
supervisory expereince in an outreach program or a Master's degree
from an accredited college or university AND two years of
professional experience in areas related to college advising and/or
retention. Additional specialized experience during which the
applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and
abilities shown above may be substituted for the required
experience on a year-for- year basis. Special Conditions of
Employment:
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with a variety of
constituencies including middle/high school and college personnel
and partnership members. Demonstrated knowledge, commitment, and
ability to work with students from disadvantaged, diverse and
non-traditional backgrounds. Experience with personal computers
including word-processing, spreadsheet, databases, querying
software, and email applications. Demonstrated experience that
clearly provides evidence of the knowledge and skills required to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
identified above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or
abilities required.
Specialized Skills Must be willing and able to work evenings and
weekends and to travel in and out-of-state as deemed necessary to
provide services to participants and attend professional
development opportunities. Position will require travel between
campus offices and off-campus location. Must have own
transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance, and the
ability to complete a web-based training in defensive driving. Must
continue to meet the established driving standards as a condition
of employment. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred.
Second language fluency. Highly desirable: Demonstrated
understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and
the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service
orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and
institutional excellence. Experience working with a diverse and
multicultural population and performing community services;
demonstrated technical literacy. Special Conditions of Employment
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background
check (including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with
University Corporation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current University Corporation employees
who apply for the position. The University Corporation at Monterey
Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We
consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic
information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or
protected veteran status. All employees must be eligible for
employment in the U.S. This position is required to maintain
confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education's Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and California's
Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student
issues.Please note: University Corporation employment is separate
and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California
employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of
either CSUMB or of the state of California.
University Corporation positions are at will employment.
Compensation and Benefits The University Corporation is committed
to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that
rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students,
and the customers we serve. The monthly salary for this position is
$5,250. This is an exempt position and as such is not eligible for
the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits
include medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits,
contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), 13 paid holidays per year
and other benefits.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to
affordable campus housing, Employee Housing . How to Apply A
completed online application and resume must be received by the
University Corporation Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the priority
screen date listed above to be guaranteed a review. Application
submissions received after the application screening date will be
reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
Materials submitted become the property of University Corporation
at Monterey Bay and will not be returned. University Corporation at
Monterey Bay will not fax application materials. For assistance or
if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or TTD
(800) 735 2929. For computer/online access you may visit the
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library (map) or our Student
Service Center - first floor ( map). For additional campus
information visit CSUMB .edu. For information regarding the
University Corporation visit CSUMB .edu/Corporation. Quick Link for
Job Posting https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/6150
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