UBMS Project Director (Onsite)

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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, 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 salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $69,000 - $70,000.
Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around December 10th, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position is fully on-site.

This position is a one-year contract and is eligible for full UC benefits.
About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.
About the Job

Supports the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) Director in the monitoring and assessment of policies and practices related to the design, planning and implementation of academic preparation programs, and K-12 districtwide partnerships, geared to improve student outcomes. Establishes new organizational relationships with K-14 and higher education institutions. Assignments require advanced knowledge of highly complex policy and technical information. May have supervisory responsibility. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (i.e., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Under the general direction of Assistant Director and the Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting with the coordination of K-14 academic preparation program services through improved procedures and protocols to be implemented by program staff.

The incumbent will work closely with the CEP Assistant Director and CEP Director in developing short- term and long-term strategic program plans. The incumbent will be depended on to assist in providing program leadership and using best judgments based on professional experience and educational expertise to support full-time staff and district partner administrators with professional development and necessary protocols to implement and integrate student services at partner schools.

Provides expert recommendations and feedback to project directors and management on strategic and program planning to improve student outcomes.

Assists CEP Director in formulating policies and procedures. Supports leadership in developing and advancing short and long term program goals and strategies. Ensures compliance with mandated program requirements. Represents the CEP and/or programs internally and externally. Develops and manages CEP partnerships and services to stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development and implementation of program serving parents of K-14 students.
  
• Plans and oversees day-to-day operations; evaluates outcomes, and ensures goals and objectives are met.
  
• Visits partner school(s) on a regular basis to oversee the implementation of program services at the school site(s).
  
• Plans, develops, and oversees the implementation of students and parent centered activities.
  
• Recruits, hires, and supervises professional, student, and/or temporary staff. Work with CEP Assistant Director and Director to supervise parti-time staff who serve as academy instructors or facilitators for parent workshops.
  
• May oversee the logistics of assigning and placing staff at partner school site(s).
  
• Organizes training sessions, meetings, and develop reference manuals for full-time and parttime staff.
  
• Delegates and assigns tasks to staff to improve program services; Monitors and assesses staff performance and workflow.
  
• Establishes performance standards, monitors performance, and conducts appraisals. Coaches, provides director, and designs professional development plans. Provides input on salary recommendations and corrective actions.
  
• Monitors program database to ensure that daily, workshop, and campus visit logs, surveys, and other data instruments are entered and/or submitted on time by staff.
  
• Recommends program database enhancements to CEP Assistant Director of Academic Preparation Programs and Director on an as needed bases.
  
• Oversees and participates in the collection of data needed for assigned school(s).
  
• Prepares semi-annual analytic reports detailing and describing program activities and outcomes,and makes recommendations for improvements.
  
• Actively participates in short- and long-range planning for student-centered and parent centered services.
  
• Prepares specific reports and updates at the Director's request.
  
• Designs and implements training for professional, temporary, and part-time staff.
  
• Facilitates the implementation of program services by providing guidance to staff on presentation style, preparation, and content as needed for program curriculum, including all workshops and interventions.
  
• Develops partnerships / networks with K-12, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
  
• Works with school counselors and teachers in the identification, selection of program participants while helping schools identify times and places for staff to serve students and parents.
  
• Participates in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for program component.
  
• Supports or leads assigned CEP central initiative(s) upon the CEP Assistant Director and Director's request.
  
• Responsible for supporting districtwide partnerships and CEP academic preparation programs with ongoing data monitoring to ensure program objectives are met. May be responsible for planning, directing and monitoring student/parent service implementation to ensure alignment to program goals.
  
• Serves as consultant/expert/resource to K-14 institutions and community organizations regarding college access and college-going culture.
  
• Work closely with other CEP programs, Data Analysis and Evaluation Unit to ensure that the program is working in an interdependent fashion with other CEP programs.
  
• Develops and maintains professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students and/or parents to receive program services.
  
• Principle liaison to partner school(s), including principals, head counselors, parents, and other key school personnel and/or assigned contacts regarding program.
  
• Responsible for gathering data and other information to explore academic preparation program/K-12 district challenges leading to low performance outcomes.
  
• Through the use of data dashboards, will be responsible for assessing effectiveness of interventions, progress toward meeting goals and identifying inequities as it relates to academic preparation programs and districtwide equity and access partnerships.
  
• Develops customized plans to support academic preparation program directors and K-12 district leaders with the implementation and monitoring of improvement initiatives using evidenced based strategies. Responsible for providing technical training to partnering districts and implementing initiatives focused on equity and access. This technical assistance will include professional learning workshops on topics such as academic preparedness, college eligibility, and other admissions-related policies that district leaders must be knowledgeable about in order to close equity gaps. These workshops will take place at each participating district and will involve data analysis, preparation time, coordination and travel.
  
• Responsible for providing CEP systemwide awareness of longstanding or hidden and unintentional outcomes that contradict the mission and vision of the CEP.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, public administration, higher administration or other related fields from an accredited institution. (Required)
  
• Master's degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, public administration, higher administration or an appropriate relate field from an accredited institution. (Preferred)
  
• Minimum of five years of experience working in education, counseling, social work, psychology, public administration, higher education or other related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience as indicated. (Required)
  

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Extensive experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
  
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
  
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of K-14 education, policies, and educational equity issues. Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation, communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Required Extensive supervisory experience.
  
• Advance organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Extensive knowledge of higher education institutions, admissions and financial aid requirements, and matriculation processes.
  
• Knowledge of state and national education policies and current education theories and successful educational equity programs.
  
• High-level skills in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
  
• Advanced knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation and urban youth.
  
• 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.
  
• Highly skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Advanced writing skills with demonstrated experience producing complex report.
  
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage multiple critical projects with deadlines. Strong project management skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills. Leadership and supervisory skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a variety of settings and to maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with diverse individuals and institutions.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret college and admissions and financial aid policies and procedures to K-14 students, parents, and school representatives.
  
• Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean Department Motor Vehicle record, and the Department Motor Vehicle Pull-Notice Program enrollment.
  

Background Check

Background check will be required.
Policy Statement

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.



Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/


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