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The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation’s mission is to further the educational purposes of the University. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State Population. The University Corporation at Monterey is committed to a standard of excellence in the services it provides and in the quality of work expected of its employees.
DEPARTMENT/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.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:
Develop, plan and implement a six-week summer residential program which involve college-level classes.
Develop, plan and implement an academic year program to enhance participants’’ high school classes.
Complete yearly Annual Performance Report to the Federal Government 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.
Manage budgets from both programs to safeguard against any non-regulatory funding expenditures, Establishes proper and required paper documentation for all project expenditures.
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.
Coordinates and supervises the work of Upward Bound personnel and the program activities. Plans and coordinates work operations. Provide timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Independently assess program needs and develops creative solutions that integrate approaches across organizational lines for possible implementation to meet these needs. Recommends changes on matters both within and outside Upward Bound.
Performs professional academic counseling in the areas of assessing prior high school work to provide access to higher education to low income, first generation and/or disabled college students.
Evaluates confidential academic transcripts and evaluations; recommends appropriate coursework pursuant to the students academic goals.
Responsible for effective college-going campaigns to increase the number of disadvantaged students pursuing a higher education.
Monitors, collects and evaluates data to pro.ide analysis of program and/or student performance.
Maintains ongoing working relationship with at campus at large and service provider agencies, administration, managers, and representatives.
Uses an asset-based approach to building on the talents and strengths of each student.
Uses good judgment to resolve problems where guidelines and precedents do not exist Independently determines approaches and techniques to utilize in advisement situations and, within established parameters.
Works closely with other support teams on campus (i.e., Financial A.id, Cooperative Learning Center, etc.) to identify program eligible students.
Coordinates the work of the project with other TRIO projects.
Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgement and discretion are essential.
Ensure confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Represents Outreach Programs at University functions and at statewide and national meetings, as necessary
Attends relevant national, regional, and local professional development conferences, workshops and seminars
Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service within the department and the campus community
Performs other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
WORK LOCATION
On-Site Position
Work Location: Ryan Ranch, 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA; Various School Sites
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 principles, 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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years increasing supervisory experience 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Master’s degree
Second language fluency
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 the University Corporation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current University Corporation employees who apply for the position.
This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
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. 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. Our Equal Opportunity Policy Statement is available here.
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.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are “at-will” employment.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.
Sensitive Positions – This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
authority to commit financial resources of the university through contracts greater than $10,000 access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access; access to controlled or hazardous substances
access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
control over campus business processes, either through functional roles or system security access
FERPA:
This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Clery Act:
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
Work in a campus police or security department
Are responsible for campus security
Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities
Special License or Certifications and Conditions:
Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University’s liability coverage.
May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.
Questions can be sent to: hr_corporation@csumb.edu.
Compensation and Benefits:
SALARY 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. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. Our salary schedule is available here.
The annual salary for this position is $66,560-$68,000. Classification: Grade 6 Management. This is a non-exempt position and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Corporation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), and other benefits. Please review our benefits guide (Download PDF reader) for details about sick time, vacation, and holidays.
The Corporation also offers access to CSUMB’s Faculty & Staff Meal Plans, which offers convenience, value, flexibility, to our all-you-can-to-eat dining commons, showcasing eight brand new dining concepts for an affordable price.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com
How to Apply:
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 applications or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831) 582-3389. All positions are open until filled. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on the priority screening date. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Corporation is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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