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Academic Excellence (ACE) Program Learning Skills Advisor

University of California Santa Cruz

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September 4, 2020

Location:

Santa Cruz, California

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Advising/Counseling, Staff/Administrative

Academic Excellence (ACE) Program Learning Skills Advisor

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 10553

Initial Review Date (IRD)
The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: 09-16-2020

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

Dept Marketing Statement
The Academic Excellence (ACE) Program is designed to increase the success of a diverse population of UCSC students in their pursuit of bachelors' degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). ACE is an academic achievement and retention program, which is administered through the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences at UCSC. Initially, we support students enrolled in gateway mathematics and science courses through active learning problem solving sessions and peer mentoring. Along the way, we help students navigate our research university and the extracurricular STEM opportunities available to them on campus and elsewhere. Ultimately, we offer a community for students who strive for and commit to success in STEM at UCSC. The ACE Program received the 1999 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. This lifetime award is administered by the National Science Foundation and is presented by the White House to individuals or programs that show a sustained and successful effort in mentoring students underrepresented in those fields.

Under the general supervision of the ACE Program Director, the ACE Learning Skills Advisor (ALSA) works to improve learning outcomes for STEM students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled in selected UCSC mathematics and science courses requisite for their STEM bachelors' degrees. The ALSA leads and facilitates intensive, collaborative problem solving sessions for these courses, holds weekly office hours for individual or small group support or advising, and conducts problem solving exam review sessions. In addition, the ALSA writes letters of recommendations supporting students' applications to extracurricular STEM opportunities as well as graduate and professional schools and contributes to the professional development of ACE student co-leader/peer mentors. In order to verify the success of the ACE Program, the ALSA monitors individual program participants' attendance in ACE Program Sessions as well as their overall university experience and progress. This is a non-academic position.

More information about University Relations can be found at: https://ace.ucsc.edu/

Job Overview

Using specialized knowledge of learning theory, counsels students and develops and implements programs for students to enhance their academic success.

Provides a limited range of professional knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently on standard program presentation. May receive guidance from higher level Student Academic Specialists in adapting counseling to specific learning styles and linguistic issues.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary Information: $18.06 - $31.47/hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits

Schedule Information:
Full-time
100% weekly
40 hours weekly
Mon-Fri
Day Shift

Employee Classification: This is a Partial-Year Career appointment with a 3 month Furlough during the Summer

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz main campus

Union Representation: None

Job Duties
80% - Lead Active Learning Sessions / Support and Advise ACE Students

Prepare materials for problem solving sessions that are challenging, engaging, and in line with the content and pace of specified biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or physics courses.
Facilitate ACE Problem Solving (PS) Sessions for specified biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or physics courses, which meet twice a week for an hour and a half per session. There are 20 - 40 student participants in each session; the ratio of participants to staff, including student co-leaders, is approximately 12 to 1. Each PS Session facilitated is equivalent to a 25% staff position.
Consult regularly with Instructor(s) of Record concerning the goals and pace of the course(s) being supported in order to provide close coordination between the ACE PS Sessions and the lectures.
Hold problem solving exam review sessions outside of formal PS Sessions.
Hold at least two office hours per week (per PS Session) to be available to ACE students outside of their formal PS Session time period. Individual or small groups of ACE students may participate in these office hours, which include providing extra PS Session support as well as university life and academic advising. If possible, office hours should not conflict with those of the Instructor(s) of Record.
Help ACE students navigate UCSC by supporting their goals and success. This may include, but is not limited to assisting students in the development and maintenance of a variety of learning skills, suggesting internships and research opportunities, writing letters of recommendation in support for students' applications to such opportunities or to graduate or professional schools, and making necessary and appropriate referrals to other campus units or off campus agencies.
Contribute to the training and development of ACE Co-leaders/peer mentors.

20% - Monitor ACE Students' University Progress

ACE has a long history of supporting disadvantaged students in their successful pursuit of STEM bachelors' degrees. The ACE Program's success is reflected in the performance and retention data of ACE versus non-ACE students.

Keep ACE Session attendance records and share any roster changes with the ACE Program Director and ACE Program Coordinator.
Collect course performance information so that strategies specific to individual ACE student's needs may be shared in a timely fashion.
Track students' participation in extracurricular STEM opportunities or admission to graduate or professional schools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) related field, which will be confirmed via a degree audit.
Ability to work in a multicultural setting and to be sensitive to the unique needs of underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged students who are pursuing STEM bachelors' degrees.
Ability to prepare for and lead intensive, active learning problem solving sessions for students enrolled in selected UCSC biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or physics courses.
Ability to assist students in the development and maintenance of a variety of learning skills, which will contribute to their learning and subsequent performance in the biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or physics coursework.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups including professors, students, and others.
Ability to the train and develop ACE Student Co-leaders/Peer Mentors.
Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment, and discretion.
Ability to work accurately with interruptions to meet deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and taking initiative.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=10553&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Internal Number: 1994648

About University of California Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

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