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Ctr for Sci. Ed. & Outreach

Full Time

78130BR

Job Summary

The MESA Program Coordinator works closely with the MESA Director to lead the UCSF MESA College Prep Program, serving middle and high school students and teachers across Bay Area Counties. UCSF MESA College-Prep Program provides academic outreach and hands-on, real-world opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). MESA coordinates STEM academic and admissions advising services, programming, and outreach services to prospective first-year students, parents, and underserved communities with predominately high first-generation college students.

By working in middle and high schools, MESA enables historically underrepresented and excluded students to prepare for and graduate from a four-year college or university with a STEM-based degree in engineering, the sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Through MESA, students develop academic and leadership skills, increase educational performance and gain confidence in their ability to compete.

The MESA Program Coordinator will lead engagement activities for students and families participating in the College Prep Program, virtual activities throughout the year, ad hoc competitions between chapters, and college and career preparatory activities. In addition, the MESA Program Coordinator will support the Director in data collection and report writing, management and distribution of materials and supplies, and event planning and execution. The MESA Program Coordinator will represent the UCSF MESA Center at monthly state-wide Coordinator meetings.

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Department Description

The UCSF MESA College Prep Program is housed in the Center for Science, Education and Outreach (CSEO), which is a department within in the Office of Diversity and Outreach. Since 1999, The Center for Science Education and Outreach has provided programs and services that lead to student academic success, increased college-going rates and exploration of various STEM careers for the students and schools we serve.

The Office of Diversity and Outreach (ODO) serves as the campus leader in building diversity in all aspects of the UC San Francisco mission through ongoing assessment, development of new programs and building consensus. We collaborate with the four professional schools, the Graduate Division, and the medical centers, to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across UCSF.

The mission of the Office is to build a broadly diverse faculty, student, trainee and staff community, to nurture a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and to engage diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery and patient care. Our priority is to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for diversity and outreach that supports UCSF's mission of advancing health worldwide, and the recruitment and retention of talented employees and students who contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3+ years of experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population
• Strong knowledge of up-to-date information on K-12 and higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on program strategies
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts
• Strong knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers
• Demonstrate organizational and program coordination skills, including the ability to set priorities and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004535 K to 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Center Building (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8AM -5PM PST