EAOP Regional Assistant Director

Overview

Job ID
37045997

Category
Student Affairs and
Advising

Organization
Student Affairs

Department
Student Affairs SAPEP

Location
Riverside
Area

Salary
$57,700 – $99,300

Date Posted
2026-01-27T12:00:00.000Z

Application
Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM – 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Other
Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The
EAOP Regional Assistant Director is responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of the Early Academic Outreach Program in their
assigned region. They will serve as the primary EAOP contact at school sites, advise program participants and their families on
post-secondary educational and career options, and collaborate with counselors, the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Career
Center.

In addition, this role also includes hiring and training University Mentors, planning and coordinating activities that
support college admission and enrollment. This is a full-time career position.

The salary range for the EAOP Regional Assistant
Director is $57,700-$99,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale is up to $62,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of
considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants
must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or
collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional
requirements.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related area
  and/or equivalent experience/training.

Experience

• 4 – 7 years of related experience.

Minimum Requirements

Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to
establish and maintains cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and
community contacts. Strong knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Knowledge
of K-12 and 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. Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including
issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth. Strong knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and
issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies. Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Preferred
Qualifications

Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintains
cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts. Strong
knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Knowledge of K-12 and 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. Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income,
first generation urban youth. Strong knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess
their impact on program strategies. Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements. Significant experience
advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers. Demonstrated cultural
competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Additional Information

In the Heart of
Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like
campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues
critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student,
faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most
ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside
  is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of
  universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the
  United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national
  coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of
  color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the
  world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for
  World University Rankings
• UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science
  and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to
undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For
information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits
Overview

License Requirements

• Valid California Drivers License

Educational Condition
Requirements

Job Description Details

General Information

Job
Title

K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3

Job
Code

004535

Grade

19

Department Head

Alicia
Hernandez

Supervisor

Frances Calvin

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who
knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full
range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines
solutions.

Custom Scope

As a seasoned, experienced professional in K-14 academic preparation, independently
works with assigned institutions and organizations to plan and implement a wide range of academic preparation programming. Develops and
maintains program visibility in schools. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions
and/or community entities. Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs.

Department Custom
Scope

The EAOP Regional Assistant Director is an experienced K-14 academic preparation professional who works independently
and is focused on increasing college access and academic preparedness for program participants. The individual will manage outreach
initiatives, deliver grade-appropriate college readiness advising, and supervise university mentors. Additionally, the individual will
expand the program’s outreach efforts by building partnerships with K-14 schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations
to support and increase postsecondary enrollment. This is a full-time career position.

Key
Responsibilities

• Delivers individual and group advising services and maintains relationships with a group of K-14
  students.
• Assist program participants with navigating the college admission process by identifying eligible colleges and
  universities, supporting completion of college and financial aid applications, and advising on admission-related requirements and
  deadlines.



15%

• Develops student academic plans to ensure post-secondary admission eligibility.



10%

• Acts as advocate for
  students and parents.
• Reviews program participants’ academic transcripts and makes recommendations as needed for postsecondary
  admission, providing guidance and resources to support students and their families in making informed decisions regarding postsecondary
  educational and career options.



10%

• Plans and implements college-going field trips and activities.
• Which may include, but are
  not limited to, Northern California tours and overnight residential programs.



10%

• Responsible for meeting the objectives of the
  program, as set forth by the campus and the UC System



10%

• Designs and implements grade-appropriate college-going workshops,
  curricula, materials and activities.



5%

• Delivers college-going workshops to parents and families at community and school sponsored
  events.
• Including, but not limited to, recruitment events and activities that will yield the required number of EAOP
  participants.



5%

• Develops and maintains relationships with parents/families to support student academic success and access to higher
  education.



5%

• Develops collaborative relationships with other college-going programs and K-14 higher education
  personnel.



5%

• Participates in strategic and program planning.



5%

• Serves on department, organization, and external committees,
  workgroups, and coordinating bodies.
• Attends all staff meetings and meets with contacts in high schools as
  needed.



5%

• Produces program reports, collects student data, documents participant contacts and progress, and tracks academic progress
  of program participants.
• Reviews and analyzes data related to assigned schools to better understand the needs of EAOP participants
  and school sites.



5%

• Trains, supervises, and evaluates job performance of part-time, student, and/or summer staff.
• Ensures
  student staff (university mentors) are properly trained and knowledgeable about the college admission process for each segment of higher
  education in California



5%

• Other duties as necessary.



5%

Special Conditions

• Occasional travel for
  university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
• Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri
  8AM-5PM work hours)
• Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
• Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance
  with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business.