Special Projects & Student Orgs Coordinator

Payroll Title:
STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3

Department:
VCSA STUDENT LIFE

Hiring Salary Range

$57,500 – $60,000 /year

Worksite:
Campus

Appointment Type:
Partial Year Career

Appointment Percent:
100%

Union:
Uncovered

Total Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday – Friday

#111113 Special Projects & Student Orgs Coordinator

Filing Deadline: Wed 8/18/2021

For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the University of California requires, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2021/07/ucs-covid-19-vaccine-policy.html

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/16/21 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/18/21. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Special Projects & Student Organizations Coordinator will support a variety of Center for Student Involvement programs and initiatives and advise student organizations as needed. Assigned projects will vary depending on departmental needs.

Advises student organization leaders on the development and implementation of programs, applicable policies and procedures, risk management, issues management, leadership development and organization management. Advising and programming should use a holistic approach with emphasis on enhancing individual and student organization development. Supports the development, implementation, and assessment of community service programs. Establish and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with community and governmental agencies. Responsibilities include site development, identifying community partners, minimizing risk, training student leaders and student assistants, program assessment, and providing opportunities for education, training and reflection for student volunteers.

Develops communication and leadership trainings and coordinates, facilitates, and assesses student leadership programs as assigned. Provides leadership and advising on issues unique to the sorority & fraternity community as needed. Supports on-campus programming, education and risk prevention efforts. Assist with program planning, marketing, expansion and assessment. Work with the SFL team to collect, track, and analyze data and develop policy recommendations based on this research.

Using knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced Student Services professional, performs the full range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life specialization. Assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Works independently under general supervision to provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures and regulations. Identifies and responds to student needs for programs, services, and crisis intervention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Master’s degree preferred.

Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Demonstrated experience advising and counseling students, ability to provide guidance and advise in all aspects of program creation and planning, budget implementation, leadership development, problem solving, and assessment.

Strong knowledge of common 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.

Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization. Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of student development, communication, leadership and diversity. Substantial experience translating theory to practice in the delivery of co-curricular programs and advising.

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. Self-motivated and able to manage independent projects, as well as to collaborate effectively with others.

Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality, with ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor while interacting with a variety of individuals and groups at all levels of the university community from diverse socio-economic to cultural/ethnic backgrounds and to maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with diverse student and community populations, both orally and in writing.

Ability to provide work direction and development for student and graduate student staff.

Experience serving as a liaison to Greek alumni organizations, parents, community members, fraternity consultants, fraternity and sorority regional and international officers, fraternity and sorority headquarters, local Greek alumni organizations, chapter advisors, and parents of fraternity and sorority members and potential members.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

This position is a 100% career position for one year. The appointment may be extended for one additional year based on the needs of the department.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce.

This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire:

a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.

b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year).

c) Work/Life Balance.

d) UC Retirement Plan

e) Pet insurance.

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Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

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