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University of California, Davis is hiring an Assistant Director, Educational Talent Search (K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3). The role runs a federally funded TRIO college access program for middle and high school students at select Shasta County schools, providing academic, college, and career readiness services through the School of Education’s College Opportunity Programs. The Assistant Director also manages program staff and confidential student files while building partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations.

Highlights

Deliver group and individual academic advising, workshops, field trips, and events for participants at target schools, and present on general college readiness and organize campus visits.
Develop academic preparation activities, tutoring resources, career exploration, and the program’s core curriculum for on-site delivery at schools.
Lead student outreach, cohort case management, and strategic recruitment to attract eligible students at select Shasta County schools.
Onboard and train new and ongoing staff and maintain and audit confidential student files to keep the program in compliance.
Help create program publications, forms, and grant proposals, and represent the program and UC Davis at schools, conferences, committees, and meetings.
Build collaborative relationships between UC Davis, local schools, and community-based organizations, including district administrators, counselors, principals, and teachers.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience, with teaching, counseling, or youth development experience and significant experience advising educationally disadvantaged students about postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Experience leading and mentoring team members, developing and managing academic preparation outreach programs, and tracking student data to produce program reports.
Preferred experience includes three to five years in college access or K-12 outreach, prior work in Federal TRIO Programs such as Upward Bound or Student Support Services, and knowledge of FAFSA, Cal Grants, and UC/CSU A-G requirements.
Full-time, in-person position paying $60,500 to $104,300 per year; the Assistant Director must live locally, hold a valid California driver’s license, and serve as a mandated reporter.

Assistant Director, Educational Talent Search (K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3) Full Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Educational Talent Search provides comprehensive academic, college, and career readiness services to program participants and works closely with school sites, families, and community partners to advance program objectives. This position provides leadership in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships between UC Davis, local schools, and community-based organizations, and represents the program and UC Davis at schools, conferences, committees, and meetings. The Assistant Director is responsible for student outreach, cohort case management, and the development and implementation of strategic recruitment initiatives to attract eligible students at select Shasta County schools.

Administrative and supervisory duties include onboarding and training new and ongoing staff, managing the secure maintenance and auditing of confidential student files to ensure compliance, and assisting with the creation of program publications, forms, and grant proposals. On-site delivery of services includes developing academic preparation activities, tutoring resources, career exploration, and the program’s core curriculum. Additionally, the Assistant Director presents information on general college readiness, organizes campus visits, and delivers both group and individual academic advising, workshops, field trips, and events tailored to participants at target schools.

NOTE: This is an in-person role in Shasta County. The Assistant Director must reside in the local area to support daily, on-site student engagement at select schools.

Apply By Date

November 27, 2026 at 11:59pm

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Minimum Qualifications

Required to hold a valid California driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Teaching, counseling or youth development experience and outreach efforts serving large numbers of diverse students to increase their educational achievement. Significant experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Experience leading, mentoring, and onboarding team members; including but not limited to providing operational direction and constructive feedback.
Experience developing and managing academic preparation outreach programs.
Experience collecting student data and tracking academic progress to produce comprehensive program reports.
Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first-generation youth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers and community contacts.
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical & software skills in Google workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office/Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Canva, and Student Database Management Systems.
Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in college access, student affairs, academic advising, K-12 outreach, or youth development programs.
Demonstrated experience working with first-generation, low-income, and culturally diverse student populations in 6th–12th grades.
Prior experience administering or delivering services within Federal TRIO Programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services) or EAOP/PUENTE/MESA.
Experience supervising staff, student employees, or tutors, and managing program budgets/grant reporting.
Strong knowledge of federal regulations governing Federal TRIO Programs (Educational Talent Search) and federal grant compliance.
Knowledge of California K-12 public education systems, UC/CSU A-G course requirements, community college pathways, and financial aid systems (FAFSA, CADAA, Cal Grants).
Demonstrated leadership skills to recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff and student workers.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to deliver workshops and communicate effectively with school districts, parents, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency with student tracking databases, data collection tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace for program tracking and annual reporting (APR).
Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive student records in compliance with FERPA.

Key Responsibilities

30% - Program Development and Management
50% - Academic Support Services
10% - Event Mangement
10% - Admissions, Outreach, and Public Relations

Department Overview

The School of Education was established in 2002, building on an 85-year tradition at UC Davis of working to strengthen public education. The School offers preparation for the California teaching credential, master’s and doctoral-level programs for educational researchers and practitioners, and professional development for educators throughout Northern California.

The School is home to eight Research and Innovation Centers and the federally funded College Opportunity Programs, serving over 7,000 middle and high school students in California.

The Department of College Opportunity Programs works in partnership with administrators, teachers, and students in specified elementary, middle, and high schools in K-12 school districts located within eight counties in Central and far Northern California. The goal of COP is to increase the number of students from historically low college enrollment communities who prepare for post-secondary preparation with an emphasis on college/university preparation.

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $60,500/yr. - $104,300/yr.
Salary Frequency: Annual
Salary Grade: Grade 19
UC Job Title: K TO 14 ACAD PREP SPEC 3
UC Job Code: 004535
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): M - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: Redding, CA
Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% remote

Work Environment

Valid CA driver’s license. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. Work flexible schedule, occasional evenings/nights, occasional overtime, occasional varied lunch hours and occasional weekends and holidays. Participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which will include TB screening. Restricted vacation during peak periods.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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