Management and Professional

Academic Exchange and Continuing Education Coordinator
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
30594846 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $54,200 - $63,950
Position Information

The Academic Exchange and Continuing Education is a position under UC Alianza MX. Alianza MX is a systemwide initiative that was created in September 2019 through the integration of three systemwide University of California programs that focus on Mexico. UC Riverside serves as the host campus. The Student and Extension Affairs Coordinator is responsible for facilitating system-wide collaborations for development of student mobility in the UC campuses with Mexico and actively advance Alianza UCMX's objectives in student exchange, extension courses and program opportunities. The Academic Exchange and Continuing Education Coordinator is responsible for activities that will enhance the undergraduate and graduate bilateral student experience and collaborations. The incumbent is a highly effective program coordinator, with proven skills in enhancing, evaluating, marketing, and scaling existing programs; has outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities; and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. The incumbent will collaborate with Alianza MX Staff in Riverside and Casa de California Staff in Mexico City, and across the UC Campuses to support the implementation of high-impact student programs that promote student engagement and academic excellence. These include, but are not limited to working with Student Affairs, Graduate Deans, Admissions Offices, Global Affairs, and Faculty in general.

Applicants may be asked to complete a skills assessment and/or submit a work sample as part of the selection process.

Additionally, this position is considered hybrid as it has both in person and remote work modalities. This position may travel internationally (between Mexico and the US) up to 30% of the time.

The budgeted pay scale for this position is from $54,200 up to $65,000. The salary offer will be commensurate with the final candidate's related education and experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Master's degree in related area. Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
International travel to Mexico (2 to 3 times/year). Required
Minimum Requirements

Problem solving and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars.
Interpersonal skills.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the organization's processes, protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of UC policies and procedures for example academic programs and student exchanges.

Knowledge of international student exchange programs

Political acumen and sensitivities to the differing perspectives and political circumstances within all levels of the organization as well as the Office of the President and external constituencies.

Ability to communicate in Spanish orally and in writing in a professional setting.

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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