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Outreach Specialist

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California State University-Monterey Bay
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Marina, CA

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Open Date 02/08/2019 Working Title Outreach Specialist Classification Student Services Professional III Department Name Undergraduate Research Opp Ctr Job Number MB2019-PA2495 Status

Open Until Filled

Priority Screening Date 03/03/2019 Recruitment Status Apply Today! Open until filled. Application Screening Begins: Monday, March 4, 2019 Position Description

Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay (WWW.CSUMB.EDU) is a comprehensive, mid-sized four-year university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives by emphasizing project-based learning, requiring service learning, and promoting multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond the campus community. CSUMB is both an MSI and HSI and has a vibrant, diverse student body of nearly 7000 students and growing. Our faculty and staff, many of whom live in campus housing, appreciate living and working about one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, we offer excellent benefits, including housing, and competitive salaries for our faculty and staff. During our 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration in 2019-20, we will complete two major building projects: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Student Union. By 2030, CSUMB’s sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral.

PURPOSE:

Faculty-mentored research is an integral component of undergraduate education at CSU Monterey Bay. It has been shown that engaging students, particularly first-generation and underrepresented groups, in undergraduate research increases degree completion rates, and participants are more likely to see faculty as positive influences who are invested in their academic success. Undergraduate research experiences provide numerous benefits to students, regardless of their future career choices. Students who have the opportunity to engage in research or creative projects develop skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication in addition to skills in understanding and applying research methods. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) at CSU Monterey Bay was established in 2009, with a mission to encourage and facilitate faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities across all schools and academic disciplines.

Under the general direction of Associate Director, the Outreach Specialist is responsible for coordinating: 1) UROC student placements in undergraduate research in conjunction with the UROC Research Coordinator; 2) UROC Recruiting, Marketing and Events; 3) outreach efforts to current CSUMB students; 4) outreach efforts with current and future community college partners and consolidation and dissemination of information about resources for transfer students; and 5) a UROC peer mentor program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recruitment, Marketing and Events

  • Lead recruitment efforts for all UROC program, including in-class presentations; creation and distribution of UROC and transfer services marketing materials across campus and social media, and presentations at on-campus events such as Admitted Students Day, Orientation, Otter Days, etc.
  • Offer UROC professional development workshops, including but not limited to: UROC Scholar Information Session; Coffee with a Researcher; Demystifying Research; Graduate School 101; Finding Summer Research Opportunities; Professional CV and Resume writing and others.
  • Coordinate campus events highlighting student and faculty research on campus (Fall and Spring Research Showcase; Undergraduate Research Week; Summer Research Symposium; UROC Year-End Celebration and others)
  • Collaborate with other campus programs and to introduce students to undergraduate research opportunities through research-based field trips, and other cohort building activities
  • Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of UROC website and other social media accounts.
  • Coordinate UROC outreach efforts by managing online news content on the website, in the UROC newsletter, and via UROC’s social media outlets
  • Provide daily oversight to the UROC marketing and media intern.
  • Liaise with representatives from CSUMB’s News and Public Information and Development offices to promote UROC news highlights.
  • Participate in coordination of UROC ambassador program, sending students to speak with community clubs, organizations, and current and future supporters of UROC.

Student Research Placement

  • Serve as primary point of contact for all students interested in UROC programs; serve as lead for UROC consultation program.
  • Organize UROC’s student tracking system for student appointments and workshops.
    • Prepare and analyze student tracking information for reports and internal review.
    • Train UROC staff on protocols and procedures as necessary.
  • Review applications and aid the Research Associate with placement of students in undergraduate research positions for the UROC Scholar and UROC Researcher programs.
  • In conjunction with the UROC Research Associate, identifies and solicits new research placement opportunities for students and provides guidance to agency mentors and organizations interested in developing new research opportunities for students.
  • Reviews site applications and descriptions of research objectives and skills required of students to ensure their experience will be at an appropriate level of professional experience.
  • Administer UROC Certificate Program, including promotion, application review, and student/mentor consultations.
  • Administer UROC Research Rookies program, including promotion, student contact and tracking.
  • Produces reports on special projects related to professional development and research placements.

First and Second Year Outreach

  • Lead outreach and recruitment efforts targeting first and second year CSUMB students.
  • Liaise with student clubs and campus programs, such as Living Learning Communities, which serve first and second year students.
  • Lead UROC peer-to-peer student mentoring program (UROC ambassadors) in 1st and 2nd year outreach activities.
  • Facilitate on-campus collaboration amongst campus student services offices to coordinate workshop offerings, attendance, and tracking (SOAR Collaborative).
  • Collaborate with other campus programs and to introduce students to undergraduate research opportunities through research-based field trips, and other cohort building activities.

Community College Outreach

  • Work closely with CSUMB and Community College transfer services staff to provide information to potential transfer students about undergraduate research opportunities at CSUMB.
  • Work closely with staff from the offices of Student Success, Admissions, the Cooperative Learning Center (CLC), and First Year Experience to provide information and services for transfer students.
  • Organize CSUMB staff and faculty presentations at local Community Colleges.
  • Develop undergraduate research materials targeted at community college students.
  • Conduct on-site workshops, seminars and informational sessions regarding professional development skills, undergraduate research, and UROC’s mission.
  • Organize campus tours of CSUMB and field trips for community college and CSUMB students.
  • Maintain oversight of UROC’s peer to peer mentoring program and ensure connection with transfer office peer-to-peer programs designed to connect transfer students with opportunities for inclusion prior to- and following transfer to CSUMB.
  • In collaboration with UROC and College of Science faculty and staff, organize community college student summer research opportunities on the CSUMB campus (CCARE program).

Other Functions:

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
  • Collect data and perform assessment of STEM transfer services.
  • Assist with UROC Scholars courses as necessary.
  • Promote scholarly activity by attending and presenting at professional development and subject specific conferences and workshops.
  • Promote and maintain an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Develop and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.

Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts; and, rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office. Possession of these knowledge and abilities typically is demonstrated through the Experience requirements below.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

Specialized Skills Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a humanities, social science or science discipline. Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population. Ability to design and conduct professional development and career workshops for students. Experience in working with and directing student interns and volunteers. Experience working in a university setting. Possess individual initiative, and have a high tolerance for ambiguity. Experience in student tracking, assessment of programmatic effectiveness, and student learning. Technical fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Oracle-PeopleSoft, or CSU Common Management System, or equivalent student information system; Internet browsers; and Google mail and calendaring. Highly desirable: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision.

Special Conditions of Employment
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
  • The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
  • This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family. Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University’s liability coverage.
  • Occasional evenings and/or weekend work may be required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hiring salary in the high $4,000’s – low $5,000s per month. For salary range info see: CSU Salary Schedule. CSUMB offers an attractive employee benefits package, CSU Benefits R04. The University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing, Employee Housing.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Interviews first week of April

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, submit the required documents by the priority screen date listed above. For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library (map).

CSU Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

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  1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of recommendation from a supervisor

Organization

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Cal State Monterey Bay offers extraordinary opportunities to our faculty, staff, and administrators as well as our students. We're a growing campus in a beautiful location with a collaborative atmosphere and generous benefits package - including employee housing and tuition reimbursement. Take a look at how Cal State Monterey Bay is doing what matters!

About California State University Monterey Bay

CSU Monterey BayCal State Monterey Bay provides more than 7,000 students an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. Our diverse student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing degrees in 25 undergraduate and seven graduate majors. 

Founded in 1994 on the former site of Fort Ord by educators and community leaders, Cal State Monterey Bay faculty and staff build on that legacy as we explore innovative ways to meet the needs of a new generation of students while simultaneously powering the Monterey County economy.

While we serve students from the entire state of California, 33 percent of our undergraduates come from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. We pride ourselves on making higher education accessible to traditionally underserved and low-income populations. Seventy-two percent of our students receive some form of financial aid. Fifty-six percent of our students are among the first generation of their family to go to college. And with 45 percent of our students living on campus, we are one of the most residential universities in the CSU.


Location

One thing that makes Cal State Monterey Bay different from any other campus in the country is our location. Not only are we just one mile from the beach, we are on the site of a former Army base.CSU Monterey Bay sunset 1

Going to school on an old Army base can be pretty cool. For example, the Visual & Public Art Department has made an amazing studio and gallery space out of old motorpool buildings. You'll find many bits and pieces of this history all over campus – unique and surprising reminders of Monterey Bay's military past.

Monterey Bay is on the central coast of California, just two hours south of San Francisco. The bay itself is one of the largest marine protected areas in the world and home to whales, deep sea anglerfish, and of course our mascot, sea otters. The Cal State Monterey Bay campus is close to pristine beaches, redwood forests, tidepools, and the Fort Ord National Monument.

CSU Monterey Bay bldg 1The campus sits halfway between the Monterey Peninsula, which features the coastal communities of Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside and Carmel, and the Salinas Valley, known as the "Salad Bowl of the World" for its abundant agricultural production. The city of Salinas is the county seat and served as the setting for many of John Steinbeck's novels.

The campus straddles the cities of Seaside and Marina, which are small, diverse communities where many of our students live and work. We also offer online programs for those who don't live in the area.

Departments and Faculty

Within the Academic Affairs administrative division, six colleges oversee Cal State Monterey Bay's academic operations. Each college includes several academic units that deliver degrees, minors, and other academic offerings. The university currently offers a total of 25 undergraduate degrees with over 30 included concentrations, more than 30 minors, eight graduate degrees, and several teacher certification options.

CSU Monterey Bay graduation flagsAt Cal State Monterey Bay, we're not about huge lecture halls. We're about learning, connecting, problem-solving, and working together. The faculty at Cal State Monterey Bay are here because they want to help students do just that. In fact, many of them gave up the lecture-hall lifestyle to teach at this university. They've won prestigious awards, traveled the world, and done ground-breaking research, but what really drives them is working with students.

From the First Year Seminar faculty who help students launch their college careers to the Capstone advisors who push students to deliver the best work they are capable of, our students get personal attention, mentoring, and learning opportunities that prepare them to succeed.

They give students hands-on experience along with theory. They take them into the community and onto the water. They use technology to connect with distance learners online, and employ new techniques such as flipped classrooms.

They're fully committed to academic excellence and they make a difference in students' lives. Find out more about our faculty here.

Come see why Cal State Monterey Bay is a great place to learn, live, and work!

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