Senior Advisor, Student Affairs Mitigators

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Senior Advisor, Student Affairs Mitigators (SAMs) to lead operational risk management and student support for Campus Life. This exempt professional role advises on TPM policies, First Amendment principles, and campus safety, coordinating with EOC and Labor Relations.

You will educate students and partners, supervise program activities, and respond to demonstrations and high-impact events while

Qualifications

• Experience in training, compliance, risk management, or student affairs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating institutional response to campus protest or other time-sensitive student-led activity.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate programs, and recommend actions.
• Advanced skills in project and time management, with ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong knowledge of First Amendment law, TPM policy frameworks, and related regulations.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking and facilitation.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Student Affairs Mitigator (SAM) Program and educate students, student leaders, and campus partners on TPM policies and risk management.
• Coordinate compliance, emergency preparedness, and student engagement initiatives; serve as frontline leader during demonstrations and high-impact events.
• Provide real-time observation, de-escalation, and coordination with campus partners to promote safety and operational continuity.
• Act as liaison to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during campus disruptions and coordinate with Labor Relations and Campus Life leadership.
• Report on protest activity and incidents in real time and identify needs for area closures or EOC actions.

Skills

Training

Risk management

Data analysis

Incident reporting

Project management

Public speaking

Communication

Coordination

UC system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

CPR and First Aid Certification

CPR/FA/BBP Instructor Certification (Preferred)

ICS/NIMS training (Preferred)

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Senior Advisor, Student Affairs Mitigators (SAMs) to lead operational risk management and student support for Campus Life. This exempt professional role advises on TPM policies, First Amendment principles, and campus safety, coordinating with EOC and Labor Relations.

You will educate students and partners, supervise program activities, and respond to demonstrations and high-impact events while