Director of the IDEA Center - 125966
Company: University of California San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Job Description:
Payroll Title: ACAD ACHIEVEMENT SUPV 2 Department: JACOBS SCH.
OF ENGINEERING Hiring Pay Scale $90,000 - $110,000 / Year Worksite:
Hybrid Remote Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day,
Monday - Friday (some evenings/weekends) #125966 Director of the
IDEA Center Filing Deadline: Fri 10/27/2023 UC San Diego values
equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being
part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications,
and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or
transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to
apply. For the safety and well-being of the entire university
community, the University of California requires, with few
exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated
against the COVID-19 virus and influenza before they will be
allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information
visit: / UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/17/23 for
consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants
should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection
Applicants: Apply by 10/27/23. Eligible Special Selection clients
should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Job
posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been
identified.DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Executive Director
for Student Success, the Director of the IDEA Center is responsible
for leading and managing the IDEA Engineering Student Center team
to deliver student developmental services across its entire student
body and overseeing day-to-day operations of the center. The
incumbent provides strategic planning and leadership to fulfill the
overall goals of the IDEA Engineering Student Center, including the
development, diversity, enrichment, inclusion and retention of
engineering students. With a high-degree of autonomy, the incumbent
is charged with coordinating the existing resources available for
engineering students, as well as developing new resources and
programs in support of its goals. The annual operational budget of
the IDEA Center is -$1M.The Director of the IDEA Center is
responsible for the overall oversight, administration and
management of 20+ comprehensive, engineering-wide programs, some of
which are designed to facilitate the academic and social
integration of students underrepresented in the field of
engineering (first generation, low-income, women, historically
underrepresented students, veteran/military-affiliated students,
students with disabilities, and older students/students with
dependents). Manages a team of professional staff, and supervises
office-wide efforts that serve priority student populations,
including outreach, service delivery, and student staff.
Responsible for the initiation, development, implementation, and
evaluation of research-informed resources, support services, and
activities for all aspects of engineering academic communities and
programs. Maintains liaison with academic and campus departments
vital to implementation of program services, including and not
limited to, Jacobs School of Engineering academic advising offices,
the Teaching and Learning Commons, Financial Aid, Housing,
Admissions, Summer Session, and the Resource Centers. Analyzes and
manages data and prepares quarterly annual reports. Serves on
campus and UC System-wide committees regarding academic progress
and retention of students. -Cover letter required for a complete
application.QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Student Affairs, Student Development, education,
psychology, or related field and 3-4 years' experience working with
students or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance
of the duties assigned to the position.
- Knowledge of University and campus policies, processes, and
procedures. Knowledge of University policies and procedures related
to admissions, housing, student services and other related
education issues. Knowledge of university education environment,
including campus departmental structure, student organizations,
student activities and functions.
- Leadership and supervisory skills. Proven ability to lead,
motivate and manage staff with a strong demonstrated knowledge and
experience in all aspects of human resource management including
hiring, firing, training, discipline, conflict resolution and
recruitment of staff. Demonstrated experience in managerial,
administrative, and supervisory practices and principles; strong
and creative organization, analytic, and
decision-making/problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience and
skill to teach/train staff in all aspects of job
duties/responsibilities. Excellent ability to delegate and assign
tasks, monitor production and quality of work, set clear and
reasonable performance standards, and develop staff to their
highest potential.
- Skills in project management, social perceptiveness, to be
aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they
do. Demonstrated experience in managerial, leadership,
administrative, and supervisory practices and principles; strong
and creative organization, analytic, and
decision-making/problem-solving skills. Ability to develop
innovative approaches, techniques and procedures to provide more
efficient and responsive services.
- Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes, and
services, to make improvements. Strong demonstrated experience in
developing planning, implementing and evaluating programs,
seminars, trainings and workshops with universities and graduate
programs for outreach, recruitment and retention in general, and
with scholars and underrepresented target groups in particular.
Occupational knowledge with an understanding of student development
theory, knowledge of student service principles and practices,
including ethical stands and knowledge of educational needs of
students in need of academic and social support.
- Knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning,
human and career development.
- Excellent organizational skills. Excellent organizational and
time management skills to establish goals and prioritize workload
of self and others; ability to meet deadlines; ability to work
efficiently and effectively on multiple projects with competing
deadlines; flexibility in dealing with people and competing
demands; ability to manage details of complex projects and events
and to independently follow through to successful completion.
- Demonstrated skills in problem identification, sound judgment
and decision making, critical thinking, and creative problem
solving. Established analytical and problem-solving skills with
ability to analyze situations, identify existing and potential
problems, recommend solutions, determine and implement procedures
to accomplish effective resolution, and evaluate results.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Multicultural competence. Expertise in student development
required to conceptualize and implement academic support services
for underrepresented students.
- Knowledge of risk assessment principles, and the ability to
evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences. In-depth
knowledge of undergraduate and graduate student development
theories and principles of higher education to explain college
student behavior, student development and departure, including
psychosocial theories, cognitive theories, and integrative
theories.
- Demonstrated skills using common desktop / web applications.
Advanced proficiency utilizing computers and standard Microsoft
Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong proficiency utilizing a wide variety of software packages
for word-processing, spreadsheets, database processing, and
presentations.
- Demonstrated experience and success in student outreach and
recruitment or comparable experience in related fields with
knowledge of effective student outreach and recruitment
techniques.
- Working knowledge of stewardship as it relates to student
scholarship donations.
- Demonstrated strong experience in preparing, analyzing, and
monitoring budgets. Strong ability to use qualitative and
quantitative methods of analysis to evaluate reports and improve
quality assurance and quality control in unit's output.
Demonstrated ability to develop complex statistical analysis,
forecasts, benchmarking, and trend analysis.
- Experience preparing reports for grants or contracts that
conform to sponsoring agency guidelines. Ability to interpret and
apply complex granting agency guidelines and procedures or
equivalency sufficient to carry out grant implementation and
recording requirements.
- Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate programs
and activities to meet multiple deadlines with other staff,
departments and organizations. Ability to provide work direction to
student workers and other staff.
- Strong demonstrated, progressive professional experience in a
University or college Student Affairs environment. Experience
working in an Engineering setting is preferred.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on
Background Check results.
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
- Cover letter required for a complete application. Pay
Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $59,700 - $124,300 (will be
prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly
Equivalent: $28.59 - $59.53 Factors in determining the appropriate
compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge,
abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced
in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the
University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual
Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates
to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and
collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Job offer is
contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination
program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved
exception/deferral).To foster the best possible working and
learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and
diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students,
faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit .
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran
status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete
University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action
policy see: UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit for more information.
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