Student Media Coordinator

University of California, Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz: Student Media Coordinator role on the Main Campus. Supervises and mentors student organizations, develops leadership through coaching, and manages budgets and events to support campus programs.

The position is part-time (85%), offering full benefits and a schedule Mon-Fri with daytime shifts, reflecting a commitment to student success and inclusive campus programming.

Qualifications

• Experience advising student leaders in co-curricular programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and fund sources.
• Knowledge of student development theory.

Responsibilities

• Advise and develop student organizations and leaders, focusing on goals, documents, and leadership skills.
• Assess events within policy, advise on budgets, negotiate with performers, and coordinate facility use.
• Liaise between student groups and campus units to solve problems and plan major events.

Skills

Student advising

Budget management

Organizational development

Job description

JOB POSTING

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), led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Success, consists of nearly 800 professional staff and 2100 student staff spanning five major units. Deeply devoted to offering students a transformational educational experience, our division provides campus-wide coordination and leadership of student success programs, activities, and initiatives.

SOMeCA (SOAR/Student Media/Cultural Arts and Diversity) fosters student success through inclusive and educationally purposeful services and programs, including campus wide Student Organizations, Student Media, Cultural Arts and Diversity, and Student Governed Spaces (SGS) facilities.

More information can be found at: https://studentsuccess.ucsc.edu/getting-involved/2024/08/0034/

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Student Media Coordinator develops, implements, and supervises programs and activities with registered campus-wide student organizations. Specific responsibilities include: advising and oversight for student organizations, student development, administration, financial management, and supervision and training of student employees.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $61,530 - $69,500 @ FTE 85% = $52,300.50 - $59,075.00 / 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

• Part-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 85%, 34 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: SV - STDT SVS & ADV PROF (SSAP)

Job Code Classification: 005152 (STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 SV)

Travel: Never or Rarely

Job Duties

45% - Advising & Oversight for Student Organizations

• Provides ongoing transformational advising and development to student leaders participating in co-curricular programs and / or organizations on a wide range of issues. Advises student leaders on complex and sensitive issues. Advises and educates students in organizational development theories, problem solving, program planning, and leadership skills. Advises organizations in developing goals and objectives, governing documents, and organizational structures; apply student development theory in designing orientation programs.
• Identifies organizational potentials and problems, analyzes and recommends future directions or solutions; earns the cooperation and trust of students of diverse backgrounds; exercises good judgment and discretion, particularly in sensitive or confidential matters; facilitates dialogues and mediate conflicts.
• Independently assesses and authorizes student organization events within established policies; advises students in budget strategies and use of multiple fund sources; assists in negotiations with performers and authorizes contracts; when required, oversees the use of campus facilities. Serves as a liaison between student groups and campus units to problem solve and facilitate major events.
• Assimilates from oral and written sources a broad knowledge of relevant federal,