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DESCRIPTION

Seventh College, established in 2019, is one of UC San Diego’s newest undergraduate colleges. The College’s theme, “A Changing Planet,” addresses a wide array of urgent global issues, including climate change, mass migration, and swift cultural and technological shifts. Seventh College aims to equip students with the necessary skills to tackle these challenges from an interdisciplinary standpoint, with ample opportunities for project-based learning and research to develop essential academic and practical skills. The College staff offers engagement opportunities, programs, and services that bolster this educational mission, fostering students’ growth in educational, personal, cultural, and social aspects.
The Coordinator of Student Activities (CSA) plays a key role in fostering community at Seventh College, acting as an advisor to student organizations and programming groups under the Seventh College Student Council, including the Events Board and Spirit Board.This position is integral to the team that facilitates the development of student council and organizational initiatives, including large-scale programs, concerts, and festivals. Additionally, this role assists students in the registration and formation of new organizations at Seventh College.
As an advisor, the CSA, is responsible for assisting in the creation of leadership, community engagement, transition, and professional growth programs tailored to meet diverse needs of Seventh College students. The CSA will contribute to the development and execution of leadership and personal growth programs, such as training for student organizations and retreats, encompassing areas like communication, leadership abilities, conflict resolution, and instruction on campus policies, risk management, and budgeting.
The CSA is responsible for planning and oversight of signature events at the College (including Welcome Week, Spirit Night, College Bowl, and Earth Week) and serves as the main liaison for campus-wide program collaborations, the CSA will organize, execute, and assess both new and ongoing social, cultural, academic, wellness, service, and civic engagement initiatives for the students of Seventh College. Additionally, the CSA supports student-focused program committees, ensures effective publicity and evaluation of college events, programs, and activities, consults and participates in other programs as designated and may provide direction to the Student Affairs undergraduate interns.
As a member of the Student Affairs staff, the CSA will serve as an active, contributing member of the Seventh College Dean of Student Affairs staff. Attending staff meetings and training sessions. Supporting College events, including Triton Days, Orientation, Family Weekend, Alumni Weekend, College Night, and Commencement. Planning and overseeing annual college events as required.
This position works closely with College staff in the Provost’s Office, Residential Life, Academic Advising, the Seventh Writing Program, and Student Affairs and represents Seventh College at weekly Council of CSA meetings and Undergraduate College program initiatives. Frequent evenings & weekend hours as required by student organizations and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate educational, cultural, and social programs that reflect the needs of a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability to work with college students to set goals, prioritizes, plan, budget, implement and evaluate educational, cultural and social programs.
• Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of developmental needs of college students and co-curricular activities that fulfill the educational mission of the college and the University. Understanding of student development, counseling and leadership theories. Knowledge of needs of special populations. (i.e. Commuter, transfer, Re-entry students).
• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Proven skill in using computer based applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail.
• Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Knowledge of programming resources and evaluation techniques on campus and in the community.
• Understanding of University rules and regulations. Skill to interpret University policies and procedures relating to student organizations.
• Interpersonal skills. Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with diverse student and community populations, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively facilitate group discussions.
• Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking. Demonstrated skill in analyzing needs and interests of student populations.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning. Skill to resolve conflicts with the ability to identify, evaluate and mediate problems, and propose solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize in a fluid environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to develop and implement both short term and long term goals, and coordinate, collaborate and manage large scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Capacity to perform work independently, initiate and coordinate projects and provide work direction to persons completing delegated responsibility.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement marketing strategies and publicity techniques.

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