Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The University of California Irvine's Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Our focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve the University of California's goal of academic excellence.

The UCI K-16 Career Pathways focus on streamlining systems and best practices to support students transitioning at each step from K-12 to post-secondary education and into the workforce within the education, business, engineering, computer science and health pathways. The K-16 Career Pathways is part of a statewide strategy for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways ensuring that education, vocational, and workforce programs work in partnership to address the income, racial, and gender inequalities in education and employment.

Responsibilities:

Under direction of higher-level K-14 Academic Preparation Specialist, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope that support college and career preparation at local high schools, community colleges, and within UCI. Maintains program visibility in schools. Maintains collaborative relationships with K-16 institutions and / or community entities. Maintains relationships with higher education institutions.

Qualifications:

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$25.77- $$26.61 (Hourly).

Required:

Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Knowledge of 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.

Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to present/speak before a large group in-person and online.

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

1-3 years Experience working for outreach efforts in a university setting.

Preferred:

Bilingual Spanish/English language skills.

Special Conditions:

Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple locations/school sites in one day.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (phone number removed) or [email protected].