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College Programs Coordinator

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Job ID: 89396

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The IRD for this job is: 10-28-2026

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.

Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES) is a multi-funded organization within the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). CHES provides leadership in student life, residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, dining services, conference services, early education services, and business and financial analysis. These units offer educational and developmental programs and services to all members of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, children, and external constituents.

CHES manages on-campus housing and dining services for nearly 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students across ten residential colleges and six multi-college residential communities that support both single students and students with families.

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

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for Academic and Co-Curricular Partnerships, the College Programs Coordinator (CPC) is responsible for supporting the implementation and advancement of the residential college model through the development of educational programs, traditions, student leadership opportunities, living-learning experiences, and community engagement initiatives that reinforce the unique identity and mission of each college community.

The CPC works collaboratively to support a pair of two colleges, and collaborates with college staff, students, faculty and campus partners to create an integrated student experience that connects learning outside of the classroom. Through intentional co-curricular design, development of signature programs, student leadership development, and support of living-learning communities, the CPC helps foster student belonging, engagement, intellectual curiosity, and holistic development.

The CPC supports the college pair and serves as a key stakeholder in developing and maintaining each college's College Model Plan, including goals, learning outcomes, traditions, signature experiences and events, and opportunities for student engagement.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $85,000/annually
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: STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 SV (005152)

Job Code Classification: Student Services & Advising Professionals (SV)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

25% - College Model Implementation and Co-Curricular Learning

- Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of co-curricular experiences that support the mission, values, and educational themes of assigned college pair communities.
- Helps develop and maintain the College Model Plans that articulate college themes, learning goals, traditions, signature experiences, student leadership opportunities, and community engagement strategies.
- Collaborates with College Provosts, faculty, academic advisors, Residential Life staff, and other college personnel to create meaningful connections between curricular and co-curricular learning.
- Supports the development and implementation of Living Learning Communities and other educational initiatives that enhance student learning and belonging.
- Identifies opportunities to integrate college themes into student experiences throughout the academic year.
- Utilizes student development theory and educational best practices to design programs that support student growth, engagement, and success.

25% - Signature Events, Traditions, and College Programs

- Develops, plans, implements, and assesses signature events, traditions, and programs that strengthen college identity and advance the educational mission of assigned college communities.
- Supports a wide variety of community experiences including but not limited to orientation and welcome experiences, alumni engagement activities, family related activities, outreach and yield events, end of quarter and graduation events, and other college-based traditions as applicable.
- Oversees a diverse portfolio of cultural, educational, leadership, social, and community-building programs designed to engage students in the life of the college.
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, student leaders, alumni, and campus partners to create experiences that reflect the unique theme and character of each college.
- Ensures that programs are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse identities and experiences of UCSC students.
- Conducts program assessment and utilizes data to continuously improve student learning and engagement outcomes.

20% - Student Leadership, College Government, and Community Engagement

- Advises assigned College Government organizations and supports student leaders in advancing the educational mission, traditions, and identity of their college communities.
- Develops leadership development opportunities that help students cultivate skills in collaboration, governance, community engagement, and civic responsibility.
- Supports student-led initiatives, programs, and events that align with college themes and learning goals.
- Facilitates student input and participation in college planning and decision-making processes.
- Oversees college-based election processes and student government operations in accordance with university policies and procedures.

10% - Collaboration and College Partnerships

- Serves as a key liaison among CHES, College Student Life, faculty, Provosts, academic advisors, and campus partners.
- Participates in college and campus-wide committees, working groups, and planning initiatives.
- Collaborates with colleagues across assigned college pairs to ensure a coordinated and cohesive student experience.
- Supports strategic initiatives that strengthen the residential college model and student success.

10% - Supervision of Student Staff

- Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates a diverse team of student staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and university employment standards.
- Fosters an inclusive team, empowers and mentors student staff to take initiative, share diverse perspectives, and contribute to the vibrant life of the college.
- Designs and facilitates structured leadership training workshops to build student staff competencies in project management, communication, and community building.
- Manages operational and administrative responsibilities for student staff, including scheduling, timekeeping, performance documentation, and adherence to university policies.
- Serves as a role model for professional conduct, guiding student employees in navigating complex campus environments and addressing challenges with integrity.

10% - Administration, Operations, and Facilities Coordination

- Supports facility reservations, event logistics, and operational planning in partnership with Conference Services.
- Ensures compliance with university policies, risk management, and major event protocols.
- Manages publicity and communication for college programming.
- Provides administrative support for college operations and special projects.
- Manages program budgets with sound fiscal stewardship, ensuring adherence to university policies.
- Evaluates expenditure effectiveness to maximize educational impact and student engagement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience/ training.
- Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating large­scale programs and events, preferably within a College or University setting.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills: 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.
- Excellent record keeping and organizational skills with ability to pay strict attention to detail.
- Professional skills and experience with student leadership development and cultural competency development.
- Demonstrated experience in multicultural, international, and/or social justice-related programming.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Demonstrated ability to interact harmoniously and cooperatively with students, staff, and faculty with a variety of background and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, page layout, graphic, e-mail and calendar applications; ability to work with Macintosh computer systems.
- Ability to supervise student staff.
- Ability to develop budgets. Financial record-keeping skills and experience sufficient to reconcile ledgers, maintain records, produce reports, and adhere to University policy.
- Ability to assimilate from oral and written sources a broad knowledge of campus and procedures and apply them with consistency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Advanced degree or equivalent knowledge in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration or related field.
- Professional 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.
- 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 https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy 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 obtainedhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5.

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:

- http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SHSV.pdf
- https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
- https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000701/AbusiveConduct

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 Campus Safety 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 https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.

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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.