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K to 14 Academic Preparation Specialist 2

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $26.92/Hr. - USD $50.86/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 23, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Position will be working at various high school locations for West Los Angeles area. Location can change at the discretion of the Director. Department Summary The Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is an academic preparation program established in 1976 by the University of California to expand postsecondary education opportunities for California's educationally disadvantaged students. UCLA EAOP works with students to help them become competitively eligible applicants for college admission, going beyond minimum eligibility. EAOP works collaboratively with families, educators, schools, communities, and various campus departments to provide pre-college students with challenging academic enrichment activities to promote and cultivate a college-going culture. EAOP is one of the state's most successful pre-collegiate student academic development programs. UCLA EAOP works with over 15,000 students in middle school and high school each year. This includes working with 81 schools in 10 school districts. Since 1991, approximately 60% of EAOP seniors meet UC eligibility each year, 82% attend a postsecondary institution upon high school graduation and 62% attend a 4-year institution, with 25% attending a UC school. Position Summary The Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is an academic preparation program established in 1976 by the University of California to expand postsecondary education opportunities for California's educationally disadvantaged students. UCLA EAOP works with students to help them become competitively eligible applicants for college admission, going beyond minimum eligibility. EAOP works collaboratively with families, educators, schools, communities, and various campus departments to provide pre-college students with challenging academic enrichment activities to promote and cultivate a college-going culture. EAOP is one of the state's most successful pre-collegiate student academic development programs. UCLA EAOP works with over 15,000 students in middle school and high school each year. This includes working with 81 schools in 10 school districts. Since 1991, approximately 60% of EAOP seniors meet UC eligibility each year, 82% attend a postsecondary institution upon high school graduation and 62% attend a 4-year institution, with 25% attending a UC school. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Demonstrated communication skills in writing as well as verbally to obtain and convey information to individuals at various organizational levels. (Required) Ability to establish and work in teams and maintain cooperative professional relationships with all contacts, to include students, parents, community participants, university and school personnel. (Required) Demonstrated skill in program planning, implementation, administration and evaluation with specially targeted students. Working knowledge of California post-secondary educational opportunities, institutions, and student affairs' services. (Required) Skill in communicating effectively with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic and educational levels. Also, effective in communicating in individual or large group settings, as well as from. (Required) Organizational and time management skills to coordinate a complex set of work schedules and outreach/college preparatory activities over a period of time. Able to handle multiple assignments concurrently and meet deadlines. (Required) Thorough understanding of the social, cultural, political, and economic dynamics where EAOP's services are provided. Sensitive and empathetic in dealing with students, parents, educators, and community leaders from EAOP's service areas. (Required) Organizational and time management skills to coordinate a complex set of work schedules and outreach/college preparatory activities over a period of time. (Required) Skill in supervising students staff including delegating responsibility, coaching and evaluating performance. (Required) Working knowledge of the organizational structure of LAUSD and other local school districts with regard to such factors as location, student population, and academic programs. (Required) Knowledge of college (UC, CSU, Private, Community College and/or out of state colleges) UCLA admission process, selection and requirements. (Required) Bilingual skills are a plus. Spanish language preferred. (Preferred) Must be available to work evening and weekends when needed. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test. COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". 60% Must possess a valid CA driver's license for operation of university/personal vehicles and have ability to travel to multiple school sites in the LA Metro area including Pasadena Schedule 8am to 5pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=K%20to%2014%20Academic%20Preparation%20Specialist%202%20(TBD_940592)