Program Coordinator, GEAR UP

Salary : $66,564.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Location : Ryan Ranch Office- Monterey, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Early Outreach Support Pgms
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Description
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay invites your interest for the position of Program Coordinator, GEAR UP.
All positions are open until filled.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay ("Corporation"): The Corporation is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. The Corporation 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.
The University: California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The Community: Monterey, with its moderate Mediterranean climate, is a diverse community on the picturesque central coast of California and rich in agriculture. Miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys are characteristics that contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by over 432,000 residents and millions of visitors. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why so many choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the GEAR UP Associate Director, with overall direction provided by the Director of EOSP, the Program Coordinator performs a variety of moderate to complex assignments in support of the day-to-day operations of three GEAR UP grants serving a total of up to ten schools with a $4.5 million dollar budget. The incumbent will lead a team of up to 8 Site Supervisors and professional staff, indirect reporting staff and tutors and student assistants.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:

• Provide support for delivery of services at participating school sites.
• Assist in monitoring program service delivery goals.
• Coordinate curriculum development and annual service delivery plans
• Develop partnerships and initiatives with IHE's to meet program goals.
• Develop partnerships within the community for potential internship or shadowing opportunities.
• Collaborate with the school site team to develop and implement a service plan to meet students' and families' specific needs and monitor progress of middle school & high school progression and college readiness, including review of completion of college preparatory coursework.
• Collaborate with and provide support to GEAR UP teachers, administrators, counselors, and staff at school sites in accordance with federal regulations to fulfill the GEAR UP grant objectives, including meetings, presentations, surveys, training. information sessions, and other support activities.
• Lead staff continuous improvement activities and other formative evaluation efforts
• Recommend and implement modification to systems, policies, and procedures regarding GEAR UP activities and services at the school site.
• Maintain student information, including files on academic and advisement progress and student participation in the program.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant including maintaining documentation files of all services, correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR UP program; develop outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups of varying ages and cultural background to disseminate information, resolve problems, and clarify solutions.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgment and discretion are essential.
• Ensure confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information.
• Provide support with internal and external GEAR UP organizational communications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Represent the GEAR UP 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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: 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA
• Various School Sites

Due to COVID 19, this position may be approved to work remotely on a temporary basis, or may be required to physically work on campus. Work assignment locations are at the sole discretion of CSUMB and may be changed or revoked at any time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and strategies currently used in improving access and retention support to low-income and educationally disadvantaged students
• General knowledge of A-G articulation and college requirements
• 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 develop student support programs and activities related to assigned areas of responsibility
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged in sensitive situations
• 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 school environment
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and school policies and regulations pertaining to academic achievement
• Ability to coordinate and oversee large groups of students especially on a field trip, excursion, or after-school program
• Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning academic pathway, work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements for program participants
• Demonstrated information and technical literacy
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and within a team and collaborate on projects
• Knowledge of federal grant proposal writing process
• Providing lead oversight and training to assigned lower staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of partner schools and target populations
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with a variety of constituencies including middle/high school and college personnel and partnership members.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in education, counseling or related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in a student support program at a secondary and/or post-secondary level.
• A master's degree or advanced coursework in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field may be substituted for two (2) year of the required experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish. A working knowledge of best practices in K-12 and higher education and academic counseling theories.
• An understanding and analysis of various challenges that impact first-generation college students and low-income students and how to assist these students to college graduation.
• Teaching credential (current or renewable)
• 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. Strong leadership, teambuilding, and group facilitation skills. Any amount of proven work experience in a GEAR UP/TRIO Outreach Program.

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. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the University Corporation at Monterey Bay is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the fair chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act .
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 .
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 .
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
• access to and responsibility for detail...