Program Events Coordinator (7397U), College Transfer Program - 47972 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
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 and educationally disadvantaged students. Working in partnership with local schools and communities, CEP improves academic achievement and expands post-secondary educational opportunities for students who face significant barriers to college.
The Community College Transfer Service (CCTS) provides leadership and resources to California community colleges, students, staff and communities to increase the academic preparation and opportunity for all students who aspire to transfer to four-year colleges, including UC Berkeley. The services provided by CCTC continue the educational pipeline from high school through California community colleges to four-year institutions. CCTC's work promotes the belief that "transfer" is critical to providing access to higher education and to California's commitment to educational equity.
In an effort to increase the transfer rate and the diversity of California community college students enrolling at UC, CEP established the Transfer Alliance Project (TAP). TAP provides intensive student academic development and enrichment services for underserved students at selected CA community colleges. TAP promotes strong partnerships between high school outreach programs, community colleges and four-year institutions by working with graduates from CEP's high school programs and participants in community college learning communities. TAP works closely with community college faculty and support programs to develop strong networks and access to resources for students.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: February 3, 2023
Responsibilities
RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYSIS
Researches, analyzes, and advises on integrating campus and UC policies within the organization, especially as it relates to long and short-term planning for organization, especially around stewardship of funding and expected goals and outcomes. Primarily deals with K-14 education policies, programs, and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Plan and implement projects based on fund source requirements, program needs, and campus or system-wide policies or procedures. Performs subject matter research, analyzes data and information, provides summary analyses, and recommends needed actions and issues for the Director to aid in quality decision-making. Conducts statewide and national demographic research on underserved student academic preparation and graduation. Identifies potential risks and responds accordingly by identifying and recommending a plan and controls during the year-round administration of the SAPEP programs. Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature, internally and externally, requiring discretion and diplomacy in order to negotiate with or persuade officials to adopt the proposed solution or program/process recommendations. Leads and/or participates in policy and planning committees and working groups. Researches and summarizes best practices in the field. Prepares written reports of actions taken and decisions made for dissemination
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Manages multiple projects, including the logistics, budgeting, and registration processes for various events sponsored by the unit, including Central Valley Outreach events, Transfer Yield events with OUA, College Access & Outreach activities, community-building events, parent/student engagement activities, and the UCOP's Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships (SAPEP)programs. Supports the coordination of professional development webinars and access to college advising online courses to partner school districts and staff. Supports CCTS/TAP coordinators with presentation and outreach endeavors. Support the coordination and implementation of the K-16 Collaborative including meetings and convenings. Engage K-16 Collaborative partners in both subregional and Bay Area-wide conferences and convenings. Work with the Director and Associate Directors to update content on lesson plans, handouts, and decks. Create a new PowerPoint template and update all PowerPoint to make visual improvements and ensure consistency. Create a spreadsheet that visually lays out curriculum tools with links. Support the Social Media team by providing content and programming information for Big Give, Outreach programming, and Yield events. Coordinates efforts around planning and logistics for meetings and events including scheduling, participant communication and interfacing with the public, maintaining distribution lists, providing regular status reports, and identifying/troubleshooting issues. Coordinate department-wide projects and logistics, including research and cost analysis of participant events, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies, and on-site and off-site storage areas/units.
ADMINISTRATION
Working with Merchant Support to audit payments through the portal, reconciliation of ledger transactions against receipts, manage payments of payees, including refunds, and receipts, and provide event codes to partner schools. Distribution of event materials (invitations) to events and follow-up with logistics to listserv per event. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of constituents, including UCOP, other institutions of higher education, student groups, external community-based organizations, and campus units. Maintains a functional list of partners both internal and external to the University requiring a high level of discretion and diplomacy. Collects and prepares data and other information for use in meetings of high-level management, stakeholders, and external constituents for the purpose of reporting to The Center of Educational Partnership, UCOP, and UC Berkeley. Professional development and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A deep understanding and demonstrated experience with presenting college knowledge information to a variety of different stakeholders including families and educators. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Strong skills with Canva and other graphic design software/tools. Highly organized, self-starter, able to problem-solve independently. Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to learn common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit this UCOP link .
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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.53 - $36.40. This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience. This is a 24-month, 50% (20 hours/week), part-time, contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits.