Return-path: <[log in to unmask]> Received: from [129.8.95.114] (dhcp-129-8-95-114.046-31.csufresno.edu [129.8.95.114]) by zimmer.csufresno.edu (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 2.17 (built Mar 28 2007)) with ESMTPSA id <[log in to unmask]>; Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:56:49 -0700 (PDT) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:56:41 -0700 From: Charles Arokiasamy <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Fwd: Upward Bound Coordinator/Counselor Position To: Recent Graduates: ; Cc: Rehab Students: ;Orquidea Largo <[log in to unmask]> Message-id: <a062408a6c41a3e012874@[129.8.95.114]> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >Some of you had done your PPS too. So this may be open to you. Thanks Orquidea >Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:49:05 -0700 >From: Orquidea Largo <[log in to unmask]> >Dear friends/colleagues: > >The following Upward Bound Coordinator/Counselor position will available with UC Merced, based out of Fresno, CA. If you know of anyone that meets the requirements please encourage them to apply. The position will be open effective Monday, April 7th. Anyone interested can apply on-line at www.ucmerced.edu. > > > >Upward Bound Program Coordinator/Counselor (SAO III) >Job Category: Managerial/Professional >Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships >Position Code: SCEP1256A >Status: Open effective April 7, 2008 >Closing Date: Review of applications to begin immediately. This position is open until filled. >Salary: $42,432 >Location: Fresno > >Background check: Background check and fingerprinting may be required > >Description: The University of California, Merced is the newest and tenth campus of the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With approximately 1,850 students, UC Merced has planned for additional student growth until we reach an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. With undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs, plans for a future medical school program, partnerships and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving, requiring talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. >Under the general direction of the Associate Director and Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP), the incumbent will be responsible for implementing Upward Bound (UB) activities in order to meet each individual objective described in the Upward Bound grant. The Center for Educational Partnerships provides support to faculty, staff and outreach groups to work collaboratively with schools, universities and colleges to promote an educational pipeline for success for all students. > >Specific objectives of this position include: > >*Ensure that UCM CEP UB identifies and selects 50 participants each year (100 in Year 1). At least 70% are low-income and first generation; at least 30% are either low-income or first generation and high academic risk for failure. > >*Ensure that at least 50% of the 11th grade participants [in Years 3, 4, and 5] score above the 50th percentile in Mathematics and/or English Language Arts areas on the Standardized Testing and Reporting program (STAR). > >*Ensure that at least 75% of freshmen UB participants attain a 2.00 cumulative GPA; at least 75% of sophomores attain a 2.25 cumulative GPA; at least 75% of juniors attain a 2.50 cumulative GPA; at least 75% of seniors attain a cumulative 2.75; and at least 30% of the total participants attain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. > >*Ensure that 85% of UB participants are retained in the program and graduate from high school (excluding those who graduate, transfer, move out of the target area, or exit for reasons of health or death). > >*Of the graduating participants, at least 85% enter a program of postsecondary education each year with 50% of these students interested in majoring in the Mathematics and/or English Language Arts related field. > >*Ensure that at least 75% of UB participants who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education during the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation are enrolled in the Fall semester of the second academic year. > >*Ensure that at least 40% of former UB participants who enrolled in a postsecondary education program graduate, or are making satisfactory progress toward completion, within six years of their enrollment into an institution of higher education with 50% of these students completing a Mathematics and/or English Language Arts degree. > >Qualifications: .B.A. required; MA preferred or a minimum of 3 years similar experience >.Must possess Pupil Personnel Services Credential >.Classroom teaching experience preferred >.Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred >.Demonstrated project management experience >.Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches >.Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required >.Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures >.Strong leadership skills, including facilitation skills. Must be able to run and effective meeting with the ability to move from ideas to action with a group >.Demonstrated qualities of leadership, ability to speak and write effectively, broad knowledge and skill in curriculum development and educational planning >.Ability to analyze complex issues and prepare concise reports and the ability to use Internet and other resources for information gathering >.Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills >.Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and the ability to meet deadlines and deal with stressful situations >.Ability to perform office work >.Ability to travel, primarily within the San Joaquin Valley and California > >Special Conditions of Employment: > >.Must have a flexible schedule for afternoon and evening meetings and weekend activities >.Must be willing to travel to statewide meetings and conferences >.Must submit to a background check and fingerprinting > > > > >To Apply: Click on the link below to use our new on-line application system. > >If you do not have internet access you may mail your application, resume, and cover letter to: University of California, Merced, P. O. Box 2039, Merced CA 95344-0039. Please list the job number on the subject line. >NOTICE: This position is not open. We are not accepting applications at this time. > > The University of California Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and students. > >The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its instruction, programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. 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