Student Engagement & Expression Specialist

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82404

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Santa Cruz

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The IRD for this job is : 12 / 01 / 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 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 across five major units, four led by Associate Vice Chancellors and one led by the Athletic Director. 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.

The Student Development and Engagement (SDE) unit is one of six major units within the Division of Student Affairs and Success. SDE provides a range of programs, services, resources and experiences for all students with a focus on community engagement, leadership, basic needs and sense of belonging. Equity and social justice are at the core of the unit's approach to working with students and cultivating a vibrant, healthy and welcoming campus community. The Dean of Students Office is one of the areas that make up SDE. The Dean of Students Office's mission is to support student success and well-being, foster a safe and inclusive campus community, and help students engage fully in their education.

More information can be found at : https : / / deanofstudents.ucsc.edu /

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Engagement & Expression Specialist is a key leader within the Dean of Students Office and a core member of the Student Engagement Team. Serving as a subject-matter expert on student protest, demonstrations, and free expression, the Specialist advances campus compliance by translating federal / state law and UC policy into clear, student-centered guidance. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Leadership & Engagement, the Specialist plays a lead role related to education, outreach, policy interpretation, training, and support and response for student demonstrations and other expressive activity-working to ensure student rights are protected while safety, accessibility, and operational continuity are maintained.

This position requires a collaborative, equity-minded, and politically astute professional who is deeply committed to student learning and engagement. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead in high-pressure, highly visible contexts. They will have a genuine interest in working with and building meaningful relationships with students, student leaders and student organizations, adept at partnering across diverse campus communities, and capable of navigating complex institutional dynamics with thoughtfulness and confidence.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $100,000 - $106,000 / 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 :

Employee Classification : Contract appointment

Job End Date : 22 months from date of hire, with the possibility of extension

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Non-Represented

Job Code Classification : 006232 (ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 3) - Grade 23

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Compliance Oversight and Support - Response to Protests / Demonstrations

35% - Event Planning and Risk Management

20% - Compliance Education, Training and Communication

5% - Institutional Leadership, Mentoring and Policy Development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

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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

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / chancellor.ucsc.edu / annual-security-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

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.