Program Manager, Disability Resource Center - 133083

At the UC San Diego Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (VC-EDI), we believe that true excellence is achieved through productive relationships among people of diverse perspectives. Creativity and innovation prosper when the collective talents of our students, faculty, and staff are joined together in an environment that is open and inclusive. We define greatness by our ability to work together in a climate of shared respect, where diverse perspectives are valued and opportunities for growth and self-reflection exist for all. VC-EDI works in partnership with other Vice Chancellor areas to ensure that students, faculty, and staff find community and self-empowerment, regardless of heritage, orientation, or situation.

Central to the purpose of the Office of the VC-EDI is to ensure that our community is one of equal opportunity, where mutual respect and cross-cultural collaboration is fostered and open dialogue is encouraged. It is our mission to initiate programs and provide resources that increase understanding and awareness of social justice, remove barriers for historically underrepresented groups, improve cross-cultural relations, and contribute to a campus climate that is safe and welcoming for all.

The VC-EDI, through partnership and collaboration, directs the campus efforts relative to diversity initiatives, which includes the work of the Campus Community Centers, as well as the efforts of two Associate Vice Chancellors for Faculty Diversity and Equity (AVC FDE).

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at UC San Diego is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community while promoting equitable access and opportunities for students with disabilities. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and through close collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, we coordinate tailored accommodations to meet each student's unique needs. We are committed to advocating for accessibility, empowering students to self-advocate, and ensuring that students have equal opportunities to thrive in all aspects of campus life.

With direct supervision by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for EDI and indirect supervision by the Director of OSD, the incumbent independently develops, plans, implements, and evaluates programming that explores and celebrates disability community identity and culture, with special attention to the intersectional identities of students with disabilities. Incumbent assesses and analyzes the co-curricular needs of the student disability community to develop a comprehensive programmatic response that centers a sense of belonging. The incumbent collaborates with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and other offices on campus to effectively deliver programming, increase awareness of disability resources, and foster community to meet the diverse needs of the disability communities at UC San Diego.

The incumbent establishes effective relationships to advance belonging and meet the co-curricular and community needs of students who are part of the disability community. This includes campus visits, and events and activities to increase constituent engagement, as well as outreach activities to student organizations, academic departments, and campus groups. The incumbent provides essential assessment and analysis of the overall effectiveness of first time and continuing programming, as well as developing learning outcomes.

Develops and monitors programmatic budgets to ensure programs remain within budget and that funds are spent in accordance with University policy.

Working with the VC-EDI, the OSD Director, campus constituents, and other relevant partners, the incumbent is also responsible for research on best practices in disability programming and serves as a resource to campus leadership for working with the student disability community beyond accommodations and compliance.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.

• Experience in higher education environments and relevant issues concerning students with disabilities.

• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization. Knowledge of student development, counseling, and leadership theories. Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor and work with students to set goals, prioritize, plan, budget, implement, and evaluate social, cultural, community service and educational programs.

• Knowledge of developmental needs of college students and co-curricular activities that fulfill the educational mission of the University.

• Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational, cultural, and social programs, including large scale, complex initiatives that address the needs of students with disabilities.

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Demonstrated background in conflict resolution, crisis management and lay-counseling with appropriate referral knowledge.

• Demonstrated administrative, leadership, and organizational skills in an educational setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present clear, concise information to a diverse population and to large groups of students, parents, and campus personnel. Ability to compose, edit, and finalize correspondence, reports, and other documentation. Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively; editing skills.

• Skill in coordinating all logistical aspects of large- and small-scale programs for college students, including risk management and budget management, as they apply to college programming.

• Demonstrated ability to function efficiently and productively as a team member with all the interpersonal skills required to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, on- and off-campus units, and multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to develop and implement both short-term and long-term goals and to coordinate and manage large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Background check required.

• Duties may require direct contact and/or supervision of children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) form will be required.

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