SCEP2226A: Learning Assistant -Program Representative

Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships
Category: Student Services
Opening Date: 05/27/2009
Description:
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships through the Upward Bound Program is partnering with Hoover High School and McLane High School to implement a series of academic enrichment activities focusing on language arts, mathematics, foreign language, history and science. These activities will take place starting June 14, 2009 through July 24, 2009 at the California State University, Fresno.

Upward Bound learning assistants will serve as leaders, academic advisors, educators, and role models to approximately forty (40) to fifty (50) incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Upward Bound participants attending an intensive six-week summer residential program at California State University, Fresno from June 14, 2009 through July 24, 2009. Under the supervision and guidance of the Upward Bound Project Director the Summer Residential Learning Assistants will be responsible for the following:

Under direct supervision of the Summer Academy Teachers, learning assistants will participate in all aspects of the Upward Bound Summer Residential Academy academic enrichment activities. Learning assistants will be responsible for:

• Provide academic advising to students individually or in small groups;
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be reviewed;
• Assist teachers in conducting all sessions associated with the Summer Academy;
• Guide student Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, History, and Social Cultural Studies workshop session groups;
• Assist teachers in evaluation of student Summer Academy binders, notes and assignment sheets;
• Assist teachers during Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, History and Social Cultural Studies workshop debriefing sessions;
• Become familiar with all materials and technology tools used by the Summer Academy students;
• Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in academic enrichment sessions; and
• Communicate to Summer Academy teachers student progress and/or areas of improvement
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Monitor student behavior, write and submit incident reports of any violations of the Upward Bound Student Contract Agreement
• Maintain daily/weekly records of all student contacts and complete reports as assigned by supervisor
• Facilitate small/large group activities; leadership, cultural, and social
• Incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

Qualifications:
• In the process of attaining a B.A.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions; necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches;
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required;
• Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures;
• Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills; and
• Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and deal with stressful situations.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must have a flexible schedule for day and evening meetings and weekend activities
• Must submit to a background check and fingerprinting
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TCEP2228A: Student Learning Assistant – Gear Up Program

Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships
Category: Peer Advising
Series: Off Campus
Opening Date: 05/28/2009
Closing Date: 06/09/2009
Description:
1. Background:
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships through the GEAR UP Program is partnering with Orosi High School and to implement a series of academic enrichment activities focusing on language arts and mathematics. These activities will take place starting June 8, 2009 through July 17, 2009 at Orosi High School.

2. Scope of Service: Learning Assistant agrees to provide:
GEAR UP learning assistants will serve as leaders, advisors, educators, and role models to fifty incoming 10th grade GEAR UP participants attending an intensive six-week summer academy program at Orosi High School from June 8, 2009 through July 17, 2009. Under the supervision and guidance of the GEAR UP Project Director the Summer Academy Learning Assistants will be responsible for the following:

Under direct supervision of the Summer Academy Teachers, learning assistants will participate in all aspects of the GEAR UP Summer Academy academic enrichment activities. Learning Assistants will be responsible for:

• Provide Academic Advising to students individually or in small groups;
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be reviewed;
• Assist teachers in conducting all sessions associated with the Summer Academy;
• Guide student Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, and Social Cultural Studies workshop session groups;
• Assist teachers in evaluation of student Summer Academy binders, notes and assignment sheets;
• Assist teachers during Math and Language Arts workshop debriefing sessions;
• Become familiar with all materials and technology tools used by the Summer Academy students;
• Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in academic enrichment sessions; and
• Communicate to Summer Academy teachers student progress and/or areas of improvement
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Monitor student behavior, write and submit incident reports of any violations of the GEAR UP Student Contract Agreement
• Maintain daily/weekly records of all student contacts and complete reports as assigned by supervisor
• Facilitate small/large group activities; leadership, cultural, and social
• Incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

Qualifications:

• In the process of attaining a B.A.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions; necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches;
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required;
• Academic strengths in Mathematics, English Language Arts;
• Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills; and
• Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and deal with stressful situations.

12. Special Conditions of Employment. (See instructions)

• Must have a flexible schedule for afternoon and evening meetings and weekend activities


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SNS2229A: Staff Research Associate

Unit: Natural Sciences
Category: Scientific/Laboratory Research
Opening Date: 05/28/2009
Description:
The school of Natural Science has a position for a full-time research associate position. The research associate will perform research in environmental microbiology, including setting up a PCR-lab, organizing and working out all techniques required to extract and amplify of microbial DNA from environmental samples (mostly plant and coral), gathering and analyzing environmental micobial sequence data, and training students in new laboratory experimental procedures.

The position is available July 22, 2009. This is a full-time, limited appointment with an anticipated ending date of August 22, 2010. Renewal of appointment is contingent on performance and availability of funds.

Qualifications:
MS in Biology or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge to devise, and follow existing computerized numerical lab protocols & procedures. Proven ability to Knowledge of Experience to Experience to collaborate and take direction from senior research staff. Excellent writing skills, experienced with preparation of publications and journals. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment. Skill to organize and prioritize a diversified workload with attention to detail and multiple deadlines. Effective interpersonal skills to establish cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate database files.
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SCEP2230A: Student Affairs Officer (SAOII) Orosi

Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships
Category: Managerial/Professional
Opening Date: 05/29/2009
Description:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director and Associate Vice Chancellor of the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP), the incumbent will coordinate academic preparation, public information, public education, and provide direct student/parent services with the overall goal to increase the size and diversity of the pool of students who are eligible for admission to higher education with particular emphasis on the UC/CSU/CCC admissions criteria. The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

This position is a contract position.

Qualifications:
Required:

• B.A. or a minimum of 3 years similar experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred;
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions; necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches;
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required;
• Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures;
• Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills; and
• Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and the ability to meet deadlines and deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to perform office work.
• Ability to travel, primarily within the Cutler-Orosi region and California
• Must have a flexible schedule for afternoon and evening meetings and weekend activities
• Must be willing to travel to statewide meetings and conferences
• Must submit to a background check and fingerprinting


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SSNRI2231A: Management Services Officer (MSO I)

Unit: Sierra Nevada Research Institute
Category: Managerial/Professional
Opening Date: 05/29/2009
Description:
The Management Services Officer serves as the Business and Administrative Manager to the Director of the Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI). This position is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reports, accounting, administration of general funds, purchasing, recharge units, personnel, payroll administration and timekeeping. The incumbent serves as the primary contact for scientific investigators, university department personnel and outside agencies. This position requires highly effective management organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in office management, accounting, budgeting; excellent analytical and interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate and collaborate with all levels of university employees and directors, both academic and staff.
• Ability to anticipate problems in work assignment areas and identify appropriate solutions. Ability to organize and prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth work flow.
• Work independently and as part of a team; prioritize work and manage a variety of complex projects simultaneously with accuracy and detail in a complex environment with changing deadlines and priorities and frequent interruptions; attempt unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance with conflicting demands; work with ambiguities where clear guidelines are not available; and be service oriented.
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures; skills in interpretation and application of rules and regulations.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups of people; interpersonal skills, including tact, good judgment, diplomacy and flexibility in relating to diverse scientific research staff, faculty, staff personnel and external contacts.
• Ability to prepare budget reports
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of computer tools
• Ability and willingness to work variable hours which may include some evenings and weekend, as well as the ability
to travel to various locations and meeting sites throughout the area served by UC Merced and other locations within California.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Preferred experience in a University setting.
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TCEP2224A: Student Learning Assistant – Upward Bound

Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships
Category: Outreach
Series: Off Campus
Opening Date: 05/22/2009
Closing Date: 06/05/2009
Description:
1. Background:
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships through the Upward Bound Program is partnering with Hoover High School and McLane High School to implement a series of academic enrichment activities focusing on language arts, mathematics, foreign language, and science. These activities will take place starting June 15, 2009 through July 24, 2009 at California State University, Fresno.

2. Scope of Service: Learning Assistant agrees to provide:
Upward Bound learning assistants will serve as leaders, advisors, educators, and role models to forty-six incoming 10th, 11th and 12th grade Upward Bound participants attending an intensive six-week summer residential program at Fresno Pacific University with their services starting June 14, 2009 through July 31, 2009. Under the supervision and guidance of the Upward Bound Project Director the Summer Residential Learning Assistants will be responsible for the following:
Under direct supervision of the Summer Academy Teachers, learning assistants will participate in all aspects of the Upward Bound Summer Residential Academy academic enrichment activities. Learning Assistants will be responsible for:
• Provide Academic Advising to students individually or in small groups;
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be reviewed;
• Assist teachers in conducting all sessions associated with the Summer Academy;
• Guide student Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, and Social Cultural Studies workshop session groups;
• Assist teachers in evaluation of student Summer Academy binders, notes and assignment sheets;
• Assist teachers during Math, English, Science, Foreign Language,and Social Cultural Studies workshop debriefing sessions;
• Become familiar with all materials and technology tools used by the Summer Academy students;
• Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in academic enrichment sessions; and
• Communicate to Summer Academy teachers student progress and/or areas of improvement
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Monitor student behavior, write and submit incident reports of any violations of the Upward Bound Student Contract Agreement
• Maintain daily/weekly records of all student contacts and complete reports as assigned by supervisor
• Facilitate small/large group activities; leadership, cultural, and social
• Incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

Qualifications:
• In the process of attaining a B.A.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions; necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches;
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required;
• Academic strengths in Mathematics, English Language Arts, or Science
• Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills; and
• Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and deal with stressful situations.

12. Special Conditions of Employment. (See instructions)

• Must have a flexible schedule for afternoon and evening meetings and weekend activities
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TCEP2222A: Student Learning Assistant

Unit: Center for Educational Partnerships
Category: Peer Advising
Series: On-Campus
Opening Date: 05/22/2009
Closing Date: 06/08/2009
Description:
1. Background:
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships through the Upward Bound Program is partnering with Hoover High School and McLane High School to implement a series of academic enrichment activities focusing on language arts, mathematics, foreign language, and science. These activities will take place starting June 15, 2008 through July 25, 2008 at Fresno Pacific University.

2. Scope of Service: Learning Assistant agrees to provide:
Upward Bound learning assistants will serve as leaders, advisors, educators, and role models to fifty incoming 10th
and 11th grade Upward Bound participants attending an intensive six-week summer residential program at Fresno Pacific University from June 15, 2008 through July 25, 2008. Under the supervision and guidance of the Upward Bound Project Director the Summer Residential Learning Assistants will be responsible for the following:

Under direct supervision of the Summer Academy Teachers, learning assistants will participate in all aspects of the Upward Bound Summer Residential Academy academic enrichment activities. Learning Assistants will be responsible for:

• Provide Academic Advising to students individually or in small groups;
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be reviewed;
• Assist teachers in conducting all sessions associated with the Summer Academy;
• Guide student Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, and Social Cultural Studies workshop session groups;
• Assist teachers in evaluation of student Summer Academy binders, notes and assignment sheets;
• Assist teachers during Math, English, Science, Foreign Language,and Social Cultural Studies workshop debriefing sessions;
• Become familiar with all materials and technology tools used by the Summer Academy students;
• Assist in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in academic enrichment sessions; and
• Communicate to Summer Academy teachers student progress and/or areas of improvement
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Monitor student behavior, write and submit incident reports of any violations of the Upward Bound Student Contract Agreement
• Maintain daily/weekly records of all student contacts and complete reports as assigned by supervisor
• Facilitate small/large group activities; leadership, cultural, and social
• Incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

Qualifications:
In the process of attaining a B.A.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income, underrepresented students and the interventions; necessary to reach this community through culturally appropriate strategies and approaches;
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and presentation skills required;
• Academic strengths in Mathematics, English Language Arts, or Science
• Ability to utilize computerized applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as, electronic mail, specific applications include Word, Excel and Outlook; internet skills; and
• Ability to manage workload, both independently and as part of a team and deal with stressful situations.

12. Special Conditions of Employment. (See instructions)

• Must have a flexible schedule for afternoon and evening meetings and weekend activities
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SBFS2221A: Accounting Assistant (AA II)

Unit: Business and Financial Services
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Opening Date: 05/21/2009
Description:
The Accounting Assistant provides administrative and analytical support on student accounts. The incumbent also performs account reconciliation for various receivable, clearing and revenue accounts. The incumbent will be working with the SBS Accountants, plan, organize and initiate efforts for Student Accounts collections per UC Merced procedures. The Accountant Assistant will also assist with the in-house deferred payment plans (DPP) for student accounts, collect and retain documentation related to Non Resident Aliens (NRA) taxability of financial support for the purpose of IRS Form 1042-S and keep all SBS and Campus Cashiering websites information current and relevant.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Associates Degree or higher preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a Banner Student Information System highly desirable and prior knowledge of UC policy and procedures preferred.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and knowledge of standard office practices using Windows based computer programs, specifically MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated user knowledge of database management software.
• Ability to conduct searches on the Internet and familiarity with e-mail programs.
• Detail oriented to ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete data.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, complete assignments independently as well as work in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and support multiple functions with fluctuating priorities.
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SLIB2220A: Technology Services Coordinator

Unit: Library
Category: Library
Opening Date: 05/19/2009
Description:
The Access Services Unit is the primary customer service unit of the Library. Access Services operations include the following services: information delivery customer service, document delivery services, supplemental course resources, and loaner laptops. The Access Services unit is highly integrated for efficiency and to maintain excellent service to Library customers. Career staff in the Access Services Unit receive cross-training and are able to assist in all areas of unit operations.

Under direction, the Technology Services Coordinator (TSC) manages the Supplemental Course Resources program and the Loaner Laptop program. The TSC provides hardware and software support for the library including staff computers, specialized input devices such as scanners, library servers, public workstations, and the loaner laptops. The TSC advises Library management on design, development, analysis, maintenance, and documentation of customized computer applications. The TSC supervises 2-3 FTE student employees (6-8 student employees) performing technology services support activities.

The TSC is independently responsible for initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems with computers in the library. In most instances, the systems are either repaired by the TSC or appropriate maintenance recommendations are made based upon warranties, vendor protocols, and other relevant factors. The TSC is the sole administrator for Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) servers and supports Oracle, Luna, and the Sun servers’ maintenance and administration.

The TSC independently advises and trains staff users in the utilization of software packages, installation and testing of software packages, advises professional staff on hardware and software acquisitions, designs databases utilizing open source software and operating systems, and provides coding as needed to implement projects undertaken by the librarians.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Public Service experience in a library setting.
• Knowledge of basic library systems and procedures.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and knowledge of standard office practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and complete assignments independently as well as work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows based computer programs, specifically MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of operating systems, computer maintenance, and technical support is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in web editing and web page creation.
• Ability to conduct searches on the Internet and familiarity with e-mail programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including use of proper grammar, spelling and standard business formats.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with the public in a library setting.
• Two or more years of college level course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty Position

Field Specialization: Psychiatric and mental health nursing
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