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Upward Bound College Advisor (4535U), CEP Upward Bound Program - 57060 About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

Housed within the Division of Student Affairs, the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) is the primary department on the UC Berkeley campus charged with developing and implementing programs and strategies to improve academic preparation, expand educational opportunities, and ensure access to higher education for low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students. Working in partnership with local schools and communities, CEP improves academic achievement and expands post-secondary educational opportunities for students facing significant college barriers.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded educational outreach program serving high school students who are low-income and first-generation-to-college (LIFG) in grades 9-12 in the East Bay communities and school districts of Oakland and West Contra Costa. UB provides free year-round services and activities that motivate and prepare students for success in education beyond high school. The academic component provides weekly advising, tutoring, academic enrichment workshops, financial literacy and college preparation, collaboration, equity building, and project-based learning. The summer component provides a six-week program introducing students to a 'college-like' experience with an opportunity to live on the college campus, take academic enrichment courses, engage in social and cultural building activities, financial aid and college preparation workshops, and educational field trips.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 15, 2023

Responsibilities

RECRUITMENT, ADVISING, RETENTION:

• Implements and facilitates recruitment events. Interprets and demystifies complex and ever-evolving college admission requirements and the college and financial aid application processes for students and their families.
• Delivers individual and group college advising services and maintains relationships with a group of K-14 students.
• Reviews and analyzes student participant transcripts to ensure student progress and create a four-year academic plan.
• Delivers college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school sponsored events.
• Designs and implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops, curricula, materials, and activities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with parents/families to support student academic success and access to higher education.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION:

• Conducts all aspects of UB program activities and objectives in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education regulations pertaining to federally funded TRIO programs specifically Upward Bound.
• In collaboration with school site personnel, other student service programs, and parents, works to establish and foster a college going culture among the staff and students at each assigned school site.
• Establishes positive working relationships with assigned school site personnel; designs and implements a strategic plan of operation detailed to meet the needs of each assigned school site.
• Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs and K-12 and higher education personnel.
• Plans and implements program sponsored college-going field trips and cultural enrichment activities appropriate for high school participants.
• Organizes and/or participates in meetings with school site personnel and/or service providers as appropriate.
• Serves as a presenter at K-14 and community events.
• Coordinates participant attendance of other university-sponsored programs.

DOCUMENTATION, OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION, REPORTING:

• Collects, analyzes, evaluates student data; documents participant contacts and progress; and tracks the academic progress of program participants.
• Obtains and maintains confidential school site records of student program eligibility, academic promise, and progress throughout the students' enrollment in the program.
• Produces program reports, proposals, budgets, and evaluations that include:
• Establishes and maintains accurate and complete student files and database.
• Produces written documentation regarding all contacts with students and detailing services provided.

WEEKEND, SUMMER, AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMMING:

• Assists with planning and support of 10-15 Saturday Academies during the school year.
• Acts as head residential counselor and must live on campus during 7-week summer residential program at UC Berkeley.
• Plans, supports, and attends 3-4 multiday educational/college tours (in-state and out-of-state).
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates job performance of part-time, student, and / or summer staff.

OTHER:

• Serves and represents UB on department, campus, and external committees, workgroups, and coordinating bodies to help maintain positive relations and effectively communicate UB goals.
• Attends staff meetings (Pre-College TRIO, UB, school site collaborative).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.
• Strong knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues.
• Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
• Ability to assess their impact on program strategies.
• Knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives.
• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation, underrepresented urban youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
• Ability to arrive in-person at assigned school sites in a timely manner.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, summer, and extended overnight field trips.
• Experience with digital and social media management, including technical hosting of virtual meetings, including breakout rooms, polling and controlling meeting security.
• Experience with protection of privately shared information and personally identifiable data of participants and their families, including following process set out by partners schools and University.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR Certification.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $59,100.00 - $80,400.00.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.



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