DESCRIPTION

Named for civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and inspired by his contributions to building a more just society, Thurgood Marshall College at UC San Diego is dedicated to supporting undergraduate students from all majors to become engaged citizens who are committed to serving society. Marshall College staff members work collaboratively to guide students in understanding that their professional careers will take place in a larger societal context determined by complex histories and social struggles, and that they have a hand in shaping the future. Founded in 1970 as UC San Diego’s third college, the College’s mission to "develop students as scholars and citizens" is brought to life by our engaged students, faculty, staff, and alumni who live, work, and study all over the world.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to the mission of Marshall College. This is reflected in the topics of study in the Dimensions of Culture Program (DOC), the required writing courses for all entering first year students, that focuses on the study of diversity, justice, and imagination in U.S. history, culture, and society. Our residence halls and apartment communities represent the grassroots history of our college in their house names, utilize restorative practices/justice to build community, and house large communities of underrepresented minoritized students, including significant populations of Native, Black, and Latinx students. The College’s programs and partnerships demonstrate our commitment to diversity, as shown through our exchange programs with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Public Service minor, our Partnerships Schools Program with Gompers Preparatory Academy and the Preuss School, our work with the OASIS Summer Bridge Program, the Kumeyaay Native Garden, and striking art pieces throughout Marshall College: the Sojourner Truth statue, the Chicano Legacy Mural, and a recently installed community-based mural in our residential community.

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Academic Advising and the Director of the Dimensions of Culture (DOC) program, incumbent is responsible for the overall coordination and oversight of all administrative functions within the program. This includes but not limited to, all aspects of TA employment such as: recruitment, selection and scheduling process course management, faculty scheduling and other program administration. Serve as resource for computer applications for the program including maintenance of the DOC website and Canvas course pages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and ability to interpret, implement, and enforce broadly defined college and university academic and administrative policies and procedures. Knowledge of department, organization, and University policies, procedures, and directives.

• Knowledge of department and school / college general and major course requirements.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including knowledge of correct address, grammar, structure, content, and formats.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources (financial, personnel, facilities).

• Interpersonal skills to work with department senior management, faculty, and students. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and good judgment in interactions with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, analysis to identify trends. Skill and resourcefulness in researching various data sources, analyzing written material, extracting important points, and organizing and reporting research results. Ability to retrieve, analyze and evaluate data rapidly and frequently.

• Ability to find solutions to conflicting situations. Demonstrated experience in interviewing, active listening, perception, problem-solving, decision-making, referral and confidentiality procedures. Demonstrated ability to clarify and resolve ambiguous and/or conflicting needs and situations

• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, analysis to identify trends. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to present information and solutions in writing and orally in an organized, effective, persuasive and professional manner.

• Proven ability to work in a professional, team-oriented manner.

• Demonstrated high level of commitment and ability to maintain, expand and regularly update technology skills including the use of new software and digital technologies.

• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Excellent computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and document/photo scanning/editing. Ability to update program web content through Content Management System (CMS).

• Willingness and ability to meet University and department standards for attendance and to embrace and follow the UCSD Principles of Community.

• Ability to provide work direction to student assistants.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.