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Assistant Director, Margo Souza Student Leadership Center

University of California Merced

Job ID
52655

Location
Merced

Full/Part Time
Full Time

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 the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $49,700-$85,700.


Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around May 19th, 2023. Posting will remain open until filled.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: This position is fully onsite.


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 Margo Souza Student Leadership Center is charged with providing an engaging, educational, and involved co-curricular leadership experiences for UC Merced students. The Assistant Director, Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center, under the direction of the Associate Director, supports this mission by working as a key member of the Office of Margo Souza Student Leadership and Community Engagement Center teams to support day-to-day operations, programs, and long-range planning for the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center.

The Assistant Director is responsible for creating and facilitating the programmatic planning for the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center. The Assistant Director assists in the planning of workshops, developmental activities, and large-scale programs in the Souza Center. This includes the management of the Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP). YLP is a partnership program between UC Merced, Yosemite National Park and the National and California State Park systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Programming

Manages and supports the programmatic planning and execution for the center.

Provides coordination for large-scale events including the annual Leadership Conference and Leadership Awards.

Supports student staff and student facilitators in their roles within the Center's programming.

Develops and leads training, workshops, and presentations for campus and community partners.

Coordinates, facilitates and supports the logistics for campus-wide leadership programs.

Cultivates and maintains partnerships with campus staff and faculty, community partners, and university leadership.

Develops curriculum for additional leadership education programs, as necessary.

Leads the maintenance of the Center's website, social media, and marketing strategy in collaboration with student staff to increase access and awareness to student leadership opportunities.

Conducts research of best practices to improve program practice.

Yosemite Leadership Program

Partners with Yosemite National Park staff to lead and manage the Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP), the two-year leadership development series, wilderness trips, cohort activities, environmental service projects and capstone-legacy projects.

Coordinates the annual recruitment, application, and selection process.

Plans and leads weekend leadership experiences, including overnight retreats.

Composes annual assessment report for the program.

Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders critical to program success.

Direction to Student Staff

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Souza Leadership Center student staff.

Meets regularly with student staff members for ongoing support.

Maintains a working knowledge of university student personnel policies.

Ensures student staff remain in compliance with personnel policies, including hiring processes, timesheet deadlines, and mandatory training.

General Administration

Monitors, manages, and analyzes program budgets and accounts.

Participates in and supports fundraising efforts and grant writing.

Assists in creating partnerships with community/off-campus agencies.

Represents the office on campus-wide committees.

Develops and implements assessment and evaluations of student programs and events.

Assists with the development of unit assessment goals.

Provides supervisor with semester program progress reports.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's in related area from an accredited institution. (Required)

Advanced degree in related area from an accredited institution. (Preferred)

Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in related field. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of advising and mentoring techniques.

Experience creating, implementing and measuring effectiveness of training models and programs. Ability to deliver educational workshops.

Ability to provide evidence of prior success in working effectively to develop curricular and cocurricular programs, and fostering successful partnerships to develop and expand leadership and experiential education opportunities for students. (Preferred)

Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. (Preferred)

Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. (Preferred)

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. (Preferred)

Ability in problem identification, reasoning. (Preferred)

Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. (Preferred)


Background Check

Background check and fingerprinting 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 ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

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.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=25&JobOpeningId=52655&PostingSeq=1







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About University of California Merced

UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.

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