Upward Bound Coordinator (Upward Bound) - Norco College
Application Deadline
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 07/15/24
Department: Upward Bound (N)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus: Norco
Physical location of the position: Norco
If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type: Part-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week 30
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade O
Salary Amount: $41.89 - $51.01
Salary Type: Hourly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? Yes
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through: This grant is currently awarded through 06/30/2025, however funding is on a year to year basis.
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the program Director, conducts outreach to middle and high schools and community agencies, and coordinates activities associated with the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Program, Upward Bound; identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education; encourages participants to graduate from high school and continue to the post-secondary school of their choice.
Provides Work Or Lead Direction To:
Assistant to the Coordinator UB
Education: EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, in education, liberal arts, counseling, or social work is required.
Experience: EXPERIENCE:
Two years of closely related experience is required. Experience with students, preferably as a teacher, counselor, or program coordinator, member of TRIO or similar programs, is helpful.
Knowledge Of:
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of student program participants; Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Ability To:
Teach; take directions; engage in creative problem solving; prioritizing; work independently and effectively with a diverse, multicultural environment; establish and maintain effective customer service towards all persons contacted during the course of job; have organizational skills and initiative; communicate effectively both orally and in writing and relate on a personal level with students and parents.
Licenses/Certifications: LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid California drivers license and have (and maintain) an insurable driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.
Other: COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
Contacts:
Students, staff, faculty, Middle and High School's personnel, Community Agencies, students and the general public.
Physical Effort:
Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.
Working Conditions:
Candidate must be able to work 60% of time at a local high school to provide academic and personal advice in a noisy work environment with many interruptions; 20% of time participating in field trips; and 20% of time in a normal office environment. Candidate must be available to work some weekends and stay overnight during summer residential program.
Duties and Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Organize, develop and disseminate materials to publicize Upward Bound in the community, local school districts and the Riverside Community College District.
Identifies and recruits eligible applicants for the program.
Collects and analyzes income eligibility documentation
Assesses and determines participants' educational needs and academic potential.
Develops 9th-12th program services including academic curriculum and personal development workshops.
Provides individual and group academic, career and personal advice, to program participants.
Develops and conducts career and personal development workshops.
Prepares individual participant plans in order to successfully complete CSU/UC course requirements
Tracks academic progress of participants throughout high school years
Communicates with parents about the academic progress of each program participant
Refers participants to community and social assistance agencies for additional support and services beyond the scope of the program.
Coordinates and implements field trips, Saturday Academies, six-week summer non-residential programs and a one-week summer residential program
Assists participants with applications for financial aid, scholarships, and admissions to post-secondary schools, and may write s letters of recommendation.
Provides follow-up and advocacy services for participants entering four-year post-secondary schools.
Manages and maintains participant files and other programmatic records.
Maintains electronic database, files, documents, and student records to meet grant objectives.
Prepares draft of annual performance report for Director's review
Assists with preparing and monitoring program budgets.
Organize, develop, and disseminate program newsletter twice annually brochures, and materials
Supervises participants during all program sponsored activities
Supervises hourly staff assigned to the Upward Bound Program
Assists with implementation and evaluation of program activities.
Participates in TRIO related training programs.
Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Duties And Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: Monday/Friday, 10:30am-3:30pm; Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm;
Wednesday/Thursday, 10:30am-5:00pm
Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents: Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated start date: August 2024
Application Deadline: 07-15-2024
Special Comments: *****
Important Notices:
Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!
Letters of reference must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources and Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
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