About the role#
The Coordinator for Student Staff Training and Development works within College Student Life to support the training and professional growth of student staff across residential communities. This role focuses on creating holistic, community-centered training experiences that align with student development theories and residential goals. You will report to the Associate Director for Academic and Co-Curricular Partnerships and serve as a primary resource for student staff as they build inclusive living environments.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training programs for student staff, including modules on leadership, crisis response, and community development.
- Develop and maintain training materials, documentation, and resources.
- Collaborate with campus partners, such as Counseling and Psychological Services and Campus Safety, to ensure comprehensive training opportunities.
- Partner with faculty and academic units to integrate academic content into co-curricular training.
- Support student staff in peer mentoring and wellness initiatives.
- Manage the budget for training programs, including reviewing external vendor contracts and monitoring expenditures.
- Maintain records of training participation and prepare reports on outcomes and program effectiveness.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
- Experience in student affairs, residential life, or training and development within higher education.
- Proven ability to facilitate student training programs, particularly in leadership and crisis response.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Familiarity with student development theories and residential education practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for diverse student populations.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working with student staff training in a large residential life environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus, Santa Cruz, California.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Appointment: Career appointment with full benefits.
About University of California, Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz is a public research institution established in 1965. Based in Santa Cruz, the university maintains a campus of over 9,000 employees. It focuses on a wide range of academic disciplines including marine sciences, computer engineering, and the humanities. The institution is known for its research contributions in fields such as genomics and physics.
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