CAMP Director

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The University of California Irvine's Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) housed in the Office of Educational & Community Partnerships (OECP), creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Our focus is on helping students from under-resourced schools become petitive college appicants, thereby contributing to the University of California' success and its goal of academic excellence. The position is also housed in the Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE). OIE offers signature programs to promote awareness, understanding and skills that value diversity, support equity and inclusion, and honor free speech.

The California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) program is part of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation initiative. The program's objective is to significantly increase the number of students that complete UCI degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. CAMP is especially focused on augmenting undergraduate STEM education through experiential learning, community building, and the sharing of information for underserved groups in STEM.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director - Strategic Initiatives | CAMP Statewide Program Director, the incumbent assumes full functional responsibility for planning, managing and evaluating the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) UCI program. Directly responsible for supervision of two CAMP Program Professionals and directly supervises several student staff. Prepares annual science summer programs, plans and develops strategies to meet systemwide, statewide, and campus goals and various written statistical reports reflecting progress toward goals. Prepares annual proposed and operating science program budgets. Responsible for ensuring the successful coordination of CAMP activities with the following: UCI faculty, targeted under-represented minoritized students and communities; postsecondary institutions including other UC campuses, the CSU system, private colleges, community colleges, precollegiate developmental programs, Subject Matter Projects, and the business sector. Assists the CAMP Statewide Evaluation team in evaluating overall CAMP efforts and makes recommendations to the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives for changes.

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.

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 compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $58600- $77500 (Annual).

Required:

• Strong knowledge and 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 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.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders; UC faculty and administrators, community college and school district faculty and administrators, community leaders, students and parents. Experience in representing the University in such a way so as to promote goodwill and public support.
• Experience with budget development, management, implementation and presentation of same.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status and experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive experience in establishing and maintaining educational partnerships such as higher education administrators, faculty, advisors, and community contacts.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating precollegiate developmental programs and academic development programs at the secondary and post-secondary school levels.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 5-10 years Experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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.

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 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.

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.