Diversity Programs and Education Specialist: UC Santa Cruz

Diversity Programs and Education Specialist: UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA

Diversity Programs & Education Specialist Chancellor's Office
JOB #0902308
FULL TIME; CAREER
Full Salary Range: $49,700-$89,300/annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

The Diversity Programs and Education Specialist (DPES) reports to and
works under the supervision of the Assistant Chancellor and Campus Diversity Office - Staff and Students. The DPES has primary responsibility for all education, programming, outreach, and training programs designed to promote diversity and build an inclusive campus
climate. The DPES plans, coordinates, and delivers diversity, inclusion and EEO/AA themed training.

In response to education programs, the incumbent may hear reports on a variety of issues and must be able to assist individuals making reports with appropriate interventions, make referrals and provide information about campus policies, Principles of Community and campus procedures. The DPES must be able to assess needs and plan education and training programs accordingly.

In addition, the DPES will disseminate information on the UC Policy on Sexual Harassment, the UCSC Policy on Sexual Assault, and issues of sex discrimination within the university community. These programs and materials will be offered to academic and staff employees, student employees and graduate and undergraduate students. The DPES has responsibility for presenting, implementing, tracking and/or facilitating sexual harassment prevention training and other programs mandated by the UC Office of the President, and state and federal law.

In addition to education, programming, and training related duties, the DPES is responsible for drafting departmental communications, EEO/AA and Title IX website development and maintenance, and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

- Strong and effective presentation and training skills and ability to prepare, organize and present education programs to individuals and groups.

- Demonstrated skill in presenting complex and emotionally charged material in understandable and usable ways. Knowledge of current issues in teaching effectiveness including methodologies used in adult learning.

- Skill and sensitivity to interact with diverse constituencies of various ethnic, social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds in order to identify, investigate and facilitate
problem resolution and to educate members of the University community effectively.

- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs which address the needs of a diverse population of students and academic and staff employees.

- Ability to recommend appropriate interventions, make referrals and provide information regarding campus policies, and procedures.

- Strong analytical, research and organizational skills. Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 9/20/2009.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site ( http://jobs.ucsc.edu ) on or before the
initial review date.

Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922. The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.