About the role#
The Student Media Coordinator works under the direction of the Director to support campus-wide student organizations. This role focuses on advising student leaders, managing organizational budgets, and overseeing student development programs. You will serve as a primary liaison between student groups and various campus units, ensuring that programs and events align with university policies and goals.
What you'll do#
- Provide ongoing advising to student leaders on organizational development, problem solving, and program planning.
- Independently assess and authorize student organization events and negotiate contracts with performers.
- Manage budgets for various student organizations, analyze funding trends, and authorize financial transactions.
- Design and produce co-curricular programs that support the intellectual, cultural, and social development of students.
- Supervise student interns and volunteer staff, including hiring and performance evaluation.
- Serve as a liaison between student groups and campus administrative units, such as Risk Management and Judicial Affairs.
- Conduct investigations and recommend disciplinary sanctions for student organizations when necessary.
- Assist the Director in formulating long-range goals and evaluating office resources.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of student development, mentorship, and organizational development principles.
- Experience planning and producing large, complex events.
- Background in designing and presenting student development programs.
- Ability to manage and oversee a $100,000 budget.
- Experience mentoring student interns or supervising employees.
- Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, policies, and procedures consistently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Master's degree and experience designing academic coursework related to co-curricular goals are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site at the UC Santa Cruz main campus.
- The role is part-time at 85% time, totaling 34 hours per week.
- The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
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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