Director of Outreach

Updated: Sep 30, 2022
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: ICS DO Deans Office

Job Opening ID: 43536
Reports To: Executive Director
Working Title: Director of Outreach
Department: ICS DO Deans Office
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 004536
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
 
Position Summary:
 
The mission of the Stacey Nicholas Office of Access and Inclusion (OAI) is to recruit, retain, and graduate talented students from historically excluded populations who are currently underrepresented in The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS). ICS aims for excellence in research and education. Our mission is to lead the innovation of new information and computing technology by fundamental research in the core areas of information and computer sciences and cultivating authentic, cutting-edge research collaborations across the broad range of computing and information application domains as well as studying their economic, commercial and social significance. The diversity of our collaborations serves to reshape domains as far reaching as education, art and entertainment, business and law, the environment and biological systems, health care and medicine. Consistent with our mission, we are committed to ensuring excellence through inclusion, producing a diverse, educated workforce for advancing technology, stimulating the economy and transferring new technology into the public realm to greatly advance quality of life.
 
Under general direction of the Executive Director of the Stacey Nicholas Office of Access and Inclusion (OAI) within The Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences (ICS), the Director of Outreach is a seasoned, experienced professional for high school, community college, and transfer student programming and works with institutions, organizations and K-14students to plan and implement a wide range of academic preparation and outreach programming. The programs and initiatives will directly support the OAI mission. Develops and maintains OAI program visibility. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with high school and higher education institutions and / or community entities. Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs.
 
Compensation Range:
 
$64,400.00 – $89,300.00
 
Department Website:
 
https://www.ics.uci.edu/
 
Required:
 
? 3-5 years of outreach and/or academic programming experience
Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Advanced knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of K-12 and higher education policies and issues, assesses their impact on program strategies, disseminates information to school-site and district personnel. High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Ability to develop outreach programs, and design effective materials. Advanced 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 prioritize work assignments and manage multiple critical projects with deadlines. Strong project management skills. Comprehensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers. Ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives. Advanced knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid and scholarship requirements, and matriculation processes.
 
Preferred:
 
Advanced knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements. Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories. Advanced knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation and urban youth. Strong interpersonal skills. Leadership and supervisory skills.
 
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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu .
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