Coordinator for Social Justice Initiatives - Office of Social Justice Initiatives and Identity Programs (Onsite)

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70542

Location

Merced

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full salary range for this position is $20.93- $34.72. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $20.93- $22.53.

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around July 10th, 2024. Posting will remain open until filled.

Applicants must have graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2023 or 2024 to be considered for this position.

This position is fully in-person.

This position is a 2-year contract and is eligible for full UC benefits.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century.

With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence.

UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

The university's mission of educational excellence and rigorous inquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley, California and the world.

In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical education program.

The course of UC Merced's evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.

About the Job

The Student Affairs Trainee at the University of California, Merced Grow Our Own Program will play a vital role in providing programmatic support to various units within Student Affairs, and providing direct service to students in their non-academic life at the University.

Responsibilities include gathering and evaluating data for strategic planning and providing essential information to students navigating campus policies and procedures.

Under the guidance of higher-level professionals, the Student Affairs Trainee will also contribute to content creation for marketing plans and assist in monitoring social media platforms.

This position offers a unique opportunity to support recent graduates in their transition to professional roles within the university, contributing to workforce development and the cultivation of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Student Services

• Provides information about the student affairs unit and helps students and community partners with wayfinding. Provides information about services, programs, and resources offered by the Student Affairs division and other campus units.
• May provide guidance and advice to student life departments and leadership regarding organizational support, budgeting, and / or campus policies and procedures.
• Provides basic information to help students navigate campus / department policies, guidelines, and systems.

Program Support

• Conducts research on best practices to recommend programmatic or service-level improvements.
• Working with campus stakeholders (students, staff, faculty, instructors) to maintain partnerships and / or projects. Project management will include knowledge and consideration of campus / community agreements, partner identified need(s) and potential for building capacity, as well as student applicability, safety, learning outcomes, and assessment of project outcomes for all stakeholders.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Assist in planning, implementing, and assessing departmental events, including large-scale or annual events.
• Assist with coordinating, facilitating, and supporting the logistics for events, programs and / or services.
• Gathers, codes, reports, and evaluates data collected from various events, services, and surveys for strategic planning purposes.

Communication & Outreach

• Assist with communications (e.g., printed, presentations) and marketing materials for events, programs and services.
• Assist in developing innovative ways to communicate with students, faculty, and staff regarding events.

Other Student Affairs Support

• Fosters partnerships with community / off-campus partners to achieve student success goals.
• Creates and distributes educational and program resources supporting student academic, personal, and career goals.
• Provides regular reports to supervisor and actively participate in campus-wide committees aligned with department goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related area. (Required)
• Work experience which has led to the development of the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position is required. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with student affairs and university systems (Preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under close supervision.
• Experience in event planning, marketing, and communication is preferred. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Background Check

Background check will be required.

Policy Statement

How to Apply :

An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants.

Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy .

UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above.

We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community.

When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.

Vaccination Program Policy :

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy .

All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and / or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.

For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy :

The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http : / / smokefree.ucmerced.edu .

E-Verify :

All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases.

Certain positions funded by federal contracts / subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule :

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.

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