Job No: 524881
Work type: Auxiliary
Categories: Excluded, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We're responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Temporary, "non-exempt", benefited position through 9/30/2023 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance).

Salary: $3,379- $3899 per month

Location: Palm Desert

Program Summary:

EOC is one of the Federal TRIO programs funded through the U.S. Department of Education. CSUSB's EOC program is designed to identify, select, enroll, retain, serve, and assist 850 low-income, first-generation adults throughout the Coachella Valley. This program provides support to individuals who wish to complete their General Education Diploma (GED) and enroll in a program of post-secondary study or are college-eligible individuals who wish to enter a program of post-secondary study, or individuals who previously stopped-out of a collegiate program who wish to re-enter a post-secondary program of study.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Schedule to be arranged, but typically, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm though some nights, weekend work may be required.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning 3/8/2023.

Typical Activities

Under the general supervision of the Director of the EOC program, the Project Specialist will work independently and in conjunction with program staff to provide specialized program support to the program in at least one of the following areas:

Marketing/Communications: Conducts informational presentations for community members and partner organizations to promote program services and recruit eligible individuals; engages in community outreach to promote program services and recruit eligible individuals; responsible for the development and management of the program's communications, marketing and media campaigns; builds and manages the program's social media profiles and presence; monitors and engages relevant social discussions about our program, runs regular social media campaigns and track their success; manages other design needs such as presentations, signage, and collateral as needed; perform other duties as assigned; travel throughout the Coachella Valley may be required.

Specialized Events and Projects: Responsible for providing leadership and support to specialized academic and other events such as Cash for College, College Fairs, Career Fairs, workshops, summer programming; works with program staff to ensure proper documentation, consistent implementation, and scheduling; performs other duties as assigned travel throughout the Coachella Valley may be required.

Participant Support: Assist individuals with financial aid applications; Assist individuals with enrolling into postsecondary education programs and adult high school diploma/GED programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Applicants must be in at least a junior standing in post-secondary education, with at least two years of experience in a closely related field. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Applicants must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Applicants must possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, along with the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people, exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, complete assigned projects in a timely manner and work well under tight deadlines.
  • Applicants must possess the following critical strengths including but not limited to: reliability, attention to detail, and strong self-initiative.
  • Strong preference will be given to candidates who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
• CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
• Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick pay accruals
• Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
• Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.

To view the UEC Affirmative Action Program, please contact UEC Human Resources at (909) 537-7589 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC's career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling UEC's Human Resources Manager at 909-537-7589.

EEO AA Policy Statement

Employment of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans

Supplemental Information

UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.