Community Specialist - TP132029

Job Overview

UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services department is excited to announce a long-term opportunity for experienced student services professionals to join the university as Community Specialists. As key members of the SAFE (Supporting Advocacy & Free Expression) team, Community Specialists play a crucial role in fostering a positive, inclusive campus environment while ensuring the respectful exercise of First Amendment rights. This position is central conscientiously to managing protests, demonstrations, and other expressive activities on campus.

Key Responsibilities:

* First-Responder Role:

-Serve as the first point of contact for expressive activities on campus, assessing situations and determining appropriate actions or referrals in alignment with university policies.

* Policy Interpretation and Guidance:

-Independently provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures, and regulations related to free expression, student advocacy, and campus safety.

* Student Support & Crisis Intervention:

-Identify and respond to student needs, providing programs, services, and crisis intervention when necessary, while balancing the rights of individuals with the overall safety and order of the campus.

* Collaboration & Event Support:

-Work closely with students, faculty, and administration to implement policies and procedures that promote free speech in a respectful and secure environment.

-Provide on-the-ground support during campus events to uphold free speech principles while ensuring a peaceful and inclusive atmosphere.

Reporting Structure:

The Community Specialists report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and work independently under general supervision to effectively manage expressive activities and related situations.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience in student services, crisis management, and a strong understanding of free speech principles. This role requires excellent communication and de-escalation skills, the ability to assess complex situations, and the capacity to collaborate with a wide range of campus stakeholders.

• Proven experience in community engagement, conflict resolution, or policy implementation, preferably in a higher education setting.

• Strong understanding of First Amendment rights and related legal considerations, with the ability to apply this knowledge to campus policies and practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various campus departments and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during campus events and demonstrations.

Background check required.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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.

a. "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:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace