Career Engagement Specialist

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The IRD for this job is: 01-30-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz is unique among public engineering schools. Founded in 1997, in the age of the internet, the Baskin Engineering community is deeply committed to addressing the most important engineering challenges posed by our modern world. Faculty and students pursue novel, visionary research guided by a mission to create positive societal impact. Through future-looking programs of study and opportunities to engage in collaborative research across campus and with industry partners in Santa Cruz and nearby Silicon Valley, Baskin engineers are developing meaningful innovations that improve the lives of people and the health of our planet.

In addition to the scenic residential campus in Santa Cruz, the Westside Research Park hosts genomics and electrical and computer engineering labs and interdisciplinary research. Our Silicon Valley campus is home to faculty, graduate students, and professional master's programs with deep connections to this world renowned hub for research and innovation.

We champion new ideas, foster collaboration, and uphold the UCSC Principles of Community.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Silicon Valley Engagement, the Baskin Engineering Silicon Valley Career Engagement Specialist is responsible for activating and advancing a career-engaged ecosystem for the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley campus by developing and implementing programs, systems, and initiatives designed to teach students the life-long continuous process of personal and career development and foster meaningful connections with industry and alumni. This professional serves as a direct liaison to students, faculty, and staff and collaboratively cultivates relationships with companies, organizations, and alumni in fields aligned with Baskin Engineering's professional graduate programs in Silicon Valley and those related to diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Baskin Engineering Silicon Valley Career Engagement Specialist provides career coaching to help students in Baskin Engineering professional graduate programs discover and prepare for career pathways, articulate their career-ready and transferable skills, and build a community that propels their career aspirations. This role empowers students to use their agency to make educated decisions as they reflect on their talents and explore the ever-changing landscape of careers through innovative and strategic connections.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $75,750 - $87,700/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, CA)

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004516 (CAREER SVC SPEC 3)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

30% - On-Campus Engagement

• Develop and strengthen relationships with staff, faculty and stakeholders in Baskin Engineering's Professional Graduate Programs to develop best practices for career readiness and career exploration for students.
• Consult and collaborate with Career Services and stakeholders in Baskin Engineering on best practices for developing career readiness and career exploration skills with students.

30% - Industry Engagement

• Cultivate and coordinate strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, and key organizations in fields aligned with Baskin Engineering's professional graduate programs in Silicon Valley.
• Initiate, promote, and steward these relationships to expand engagement opportunities, professional networks, mentoring, and recruitment of students. Leverage industry knowledge to provide relevant experiences, training, and guidance to students.

25% - Student Engagement

• Develop programs and provide coaching designed to help students discover and prepare for career pathways in fields aligned with Baskin Engineering's professional graduate programs in Silicon Valley.
• Conduct career coaching for students in these programs in engaging, culturally conscious, and effective ways.
• Connect students to resources, industry, alumni, and experiential learning opportunities.

10% - E-Learning Design and Content Creation

• Create and update e-learning content (worksheets, videos, Canvas modules, website, etc.), allowing students to access asynchronous career resources online.
• Develop and regularly share an industry newsletter focused on trends, insights, and opportunities in fields aligned with Baskin Engineering's professional graduate programs in Silicon Valley.

5% - Continuous Benchmarking and University Representation

• Collect and analyze program participation and engagement data to assure quality and improve student engagement. Prepare reports as requested.
• Ensure continuous enhancements through local, regional, and national benchmarking with career coaching peers and robust industry networks.
• Represent Baskin Engineering and UCSC Career Success through active involvement and leadership in regional and national associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
• Knowledge of higher education programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
• Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Thorough knowledge of workshop and program design and management.
• Strong oral communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong digital communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the UCSC nondiscrimination policy by actively promoting inclusion of communities diverse in race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural competence, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build new, and enhance existing, relationships with constituents inside and outside of an organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

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

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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