Student Involvement Coordinator

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The IRD for this job is: 09-22-2025

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 Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) is a division united in the service of students. The division's North Star values include student-centered decision-making, innovation, and equity and inclusion. DSAS consists of nearly 800 team members spanning 35 departments and 4 major units, each led by an associate vice chancellor. The division provides campus-wide coordination and leadership for student success programs, activities, and initiatives. The division also does its work through a range of resource centers dedicated to providing direct student support. The division's work is grounded in educational equity, institutional responsibility, and an unfettered commitment to supporting the whole student. The division aspires to ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and a sense of belonging during their time on campus. The division's 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, the team is involved in numerous professional organizations and highly engaged in the local community.

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Involvement Coordinator in the Center for Leadership and Involvement plays a vital role in helping all UC Santa Cruz students find meaningful ways to connect, engage, and belong. This position is responsible for developing and implementing campus-wide programs, initiatives, and involvement opportunities that foster connection, community, and student engagement across diverse populations.

The Coordinator will collaborate closely with campus partners, student organizations, and peer leaders to design inclusive, developmentally appropriate programs that support students in building relationships, exploring interests, and contributing to campus life. This in-person position supports the university's goals of equity, belonging, retention, and student success.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $85,000 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
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:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

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

Job Code Classification: 004564 (STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3) - Grade 19

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

45% - Program Development & Event Coordination

• Design, plan, and implement campus-wide programs and initiatives that promote student involvement and build community (e.g., Welcome Week events, Involvement Fairs, SlugFest).
• Coordinate ongoing involvement initiatives and engagement opportunities throughout the academic year.
• Collaborate with departments and student organizations to co-host events that increase visibility and access to involvement.
• Lead late night and weekend programming.
• Work with units such as Student Organizations, Media, Cultural Arts (SOMeCA), College Student Life, Resource Centers, Academic Divisions, Undergraduate Education, etc. to co-create involvement pathways and programming.

30% - Student Support & Peer Leader Development

• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of student peer ambassadors or event assistants.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback to student ambassadors or event assistants.
• Facilitate workshops or presentations on topics related to involvement, engagement, and student leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to design inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in student development theory and equity frameworks.
• Support students in applying leadership skills in co-curricular contexts, such as student organizations, peer mentorship, or event planning roles.

15% - Administrative Leadership

• Perform administrative tasks related to contract negotiations, budget management, and event coordination.
• Develop outreach strategies and marketing materials (digital, print, and in-person) to promote involvement opportunities.
• Maintain social media presence and assist in developing digital content that reflects UCSC's values of access and engagement for all.
• Track attendance, collect student feedback, and assess program effectiveness and impact on engagement and belonging.
• Use data to inform future programming and recommend improvements to the student involvement ecosystem.

10% - Other Duties As Assigned

• Participates in team-wide meetings and events.
• Serves on divisional and campus wide committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Drives a university-owned vehicle and/or a personal vehicle to perform various tasks related to the functions of the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and/ or equivalent experience/training in student engagement, campus programming, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating large-scale programs and events.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage a variety of projects with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, to organize a continuous flow of work in a timely manner and meet mandatory deadlines.
• Understanding of the role that involvement and co-curricular engagement play in student development and retention.
• Commitment to belonging and engagement in higher education.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in higher education student affairs administration or related field.
• Affiliation with a professional organization such as National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I), etc.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

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.