Student Media Coordinator

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The IRD for this job is: 9/23/2026

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, state, and local statutes, campus policies, procedures, and resources; independently interprets and applies these with consistency to a wide variety of student-initiated programs; requests compliance and recommends sanctions when necessary.
• Attends demonstrations sponsored by registered student organizations and serves as a liaison between students and affected administrative units. Facilitates negotiations and makes recommendations for possible exceptions to campus policy; advises students regarding free speech rights of all parties and UCSC Principles of Community.

15% - Student Development

• Designs and produces co-curricular programs that promote the intellectual, cultural, social development of students. Works in collaboration with student organization leaders to develop, produce, and evaluate SOAR programs.
• Researches and maintains current knowledge of student development and leadership development theories. Participates in regional and national student affairs organizations, when possible.
• Identifies and creates student opportunities for academic, professional, and leadership development; enhances students' sense of belonging to the campus-wide community; encourages student participation in University dialogue and decision-making.

15% - Financial Management

• Manages a large student services business. Manages budgets for student organizations and fund sources (e.g. Core Council and Committee on Ethnic Programming). Analyzes funding trends and spending patterns and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Manages fund source allocations; authorizes all financial transactions and fundraising activities, according to University policies, fund source stipulations, insurance requirements, federal, state, and local laws; advises student organizations in the use of financial planning principles.

15% - Administration

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders critical to program success. Maintains ongoing cooperative and consultative relations with other units, including Resources Centers, Judicial Affairs, Academic Support Services, Colleges, Environmental Health and Safety, Police, Fire, Risk Management. Serves as a campus resource in the planning and implementation of student development opportunities through committee participation.
• Assists the Director in the formulation of annual and long-range goals for the office, including the evaluation of programs, budgets, resources, and staffing needs and the analysis of trends in student affairs. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the impact of changing legal precedents, campus budgets, and campus climate on student life and organizations.
• Provides support to the SOAR office by completing special assignments as required. Serves on campus committees and task forces, attends ad hoc meetings; prepares reports; assists in the overall success of the unit.

10% - Student Supervision and Training

• Supervises student interns and volunteer staff; includes hiring, evaluation and termination processes in conformance with University policies and procedures. Provides oversight for student organization leaders; when required, conducts investigations and recommends disciplinary sanctions for student organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of student development, mentorship, and organizational development.
• Extensive experience planning and producing large and complex events and activities.
• Experience designing, producing, and presenting student development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the issues facing diverse students in a University setting and experience addressing these issues.
• Proven effective conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Related experience mentoring student interns and supervising student employees.
• Budgetary and financial experience sufficient to oversee and manage a $100,000 budget.
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate a broad knowledge of complex laws, policies, and procedures and apply them with consistency to varied circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proven ability to be flexible, cooperative, and collaborative within a complex and sensitive political and social environment.
• Demonstrated skills to analyze and interpret reports and statistical data, conduct program assessments, and formulate recommendations.
• Excellent oral presentation skills and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently set priorities and complete multiple and competing job responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• Experience designing academic coursework related to the co-curricular goals of higher education.

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.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• 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.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

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.

• "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

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.

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.