EOP Academic Counselor

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81592

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Santa Cruz

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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The IRD for this job is : 10 / 20 / 2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) provides a variety of academic and personal support programs designed to improve the retention and academic success of first-generation college students from low-income and historically underserved backgrounds to ensure they successfully complete their undergraduate education and acquire the skills to prepare for graduate and professional school, as well as future leadership roles. This position has a specialized focus on serving students who are participating in the EOP Wellness Program as well as works with the student staff to collaborate with departments across the campus to implement wellness activities that build transformative student experiences. EOP resides within the Division of Student Affairs and Success at UC Santa Cruz.

The Student Success and Equity (SSE) portfolio of departments is a branch of DSAS focused on academic support services, advising / counseling, student life / co-curricular programming, student identity development and retention / student success initiatives. Student Success and Equity provides services to the campus community with over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students and has over 64 career employees and 475 student staff employees operating in 8 facilities / locations. The Student Success and Equity area includes a wide array of multi-disciplinary academic and non-academic units including : Disability Resource Center (DRC), Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), Learning Support Services, Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students (STARS), Renaissance Scholars Program (including Foster Youth), Veteran Resource Center, African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Asian American / Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA / PIRC), Chicano / Latino Resource Center (El Centro), Women's Center (WC), the Lionel Cantu Queer Center (LGBTQ+), Undocumented Student Services (USS), the UCSC Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives (HSI), African Black and Caribbean Student Success, Career Success, and campus committees / programs, and the Administrative and Business team for the unit.

The Student Success and Equity area includes all of the units and over 125 state, federal, student service fees and gift fund sources and an annual operating budget of nearly $18 million dollars.

The UC Santa Cruz Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS), led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, consists of nearly 250 team members spanning 3 major units and 21 departments. Our division provides campus-wide coordination and leadership for student success programs, activities, and initiatives. We also do our work through a range of resource centers dedicated to providing direct student support. Our work is grounded in educational equity, institutional responsibility, and an unfettered commitment to supporting the whole student. We aspire to ensure every student feels welcome, supported, and a sense of belonging during their time on campus. Our efforts are informed by robust and dynamic relationships with campus leadership, faculty, students, and staff from across the campus, reflecting the broad campus commitment to ensuring student success. Beyond UC Santa Cruz, our team is involved in numerous professional organizations and highly engaged in the local community.

More information can be found at : https : / / belong.ucsc.edu / low-income-first-gen / eop /

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the EOP Director and general supervision of one of the EOP Assistant Directors, the EOP Academic Counselor provides direct services to EOP students with programs to support the academic success, retention and graduation of EOP students. The EOP Academic Counselor serves as the project lead and resident expert in one of the following initiatives / programs within the EOP department; Undocumented Students Services (USS), First-Gen, and Wellness initiative. An area of focus / emphasis will not preclude the incumbent from awareness of the other EOP student demographics, as most of our EOP students fit more than one category.

The EOP Academic Counselor will provide academic and personal counseling / guidance and manages student cases to propel their development and success as university students. In addition, the EOP Academic Counselor collaborates with campus partners including the Colleges, Academic Departments, faculty, student service units and student organizations on retention / student success initiatives. The EOP Academic Counselor will be readily accessible to faculty, staff, students and parents / family members to communicate as allowable concerning student case management. The EOP Academic Counselor will advise student, implement retention programs and special projects. The EOP Academic Counselor will supervise and train student staff and engage in professional development to implement best practices and research-based methodologies.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $76,000 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experienc e.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Student Services and Advising Professionals (SSAP) - SV Union

Job Code Classification : 004501 (ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 3) - Grade 20

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

50% - Academic / Personal Counseling and Case Management

25% - Program Development and Coordination

10% - Project Management

10% - Professional Development and Training

5% - Program Evaluation and Reporting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

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EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.