DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Academic Integrity (AI) Office is to promote and support a culture of academic integrity in order to reinforce quality teaching and learning at UC San Diego, thus advancing the University's mission as a student-centered public research university. We do this through research-driven programming, policy management, and training and support services that improve the teaching and learning experiences of students (graduates and undergraduates) and educators (faculty, instructors and instructional assistants) across all general campus departments and degree programs at UC San Diego. In addition to holding over 2500 one-on-one appointments, hosting over 80 AI Reviews, educating around 800 students in our AI Training, and conducting multiple preventative education opportunities within the academic year, the Academic Integrity office also provides leadership on strategies and initiatives to support integrity and ethics (core UC San Diego principles) within the University’s teaching and learning profile through integrity-related curricular innovations and partnerships with a wide array of departments and faculty.

Using skills as an experienced professional, the Education Coordinator is independently responsible for the operation of UC San Diego’s Integrity Mentorship Program (IMP), a program for students who are at-risk for suspension as a result of an academic integrity violation. The program’s primary goal is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for academic, personal and professional success with integrity. Since the IMP is an opportunity for a student to have their suspension cancelled, the Coordinator is an essential member of the overall student success initiative at UC San Diego.

Under the direction of the Senior Education Coordinator (SEC), the Coordinator is responsible for managing, executing, assessing, and advancing a program that fosters student academic, personal and professional growth while sharpening their ethical decision-making abilities. The Coordinator accomplishes this through recruiting, screening, orienting and providing training to all incoming mentors, and providing ongoing support and supervision to mentors. The Coordinator ensures that mentees are matched to mentors, and acts as a referral point and will intervene in response to any issues that emerge in the program for the mentees or mentors. The Coordinator provides critical support to mentees to guide them towards success and the cancellation of their suspension.

The Coordinator also works collaboratively with the other Education Coordinator and Senior Education Coordinator, and a wide variety of units and departments on campus, to lead or coordinate integrity and ethics educational workshops and presentations, including preventative education and the AI Training curriculum.

• This job is primarily in-person, with hybrid schedule possible (schedule determined on a quarter-by-quarter basis).

• Please submit a cover letter for a complete application.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree plus 1-2 years of experience in program management/coordination, development, data gathering, assessment and evaluation, preferably in higher education.

• Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in dealing with a variety of individuals and groups at all levels of the university community and from diverse socio-economic to cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings. Ability to prepare and present workshops and seminars to students on the broad topics of ethics and integrity, and more specifically on the Academic Integrity Policy, ethical decision-making, professional and academic integrity, and methods for upholding academic integrity and creating a culture of academic integrity on campus.

• Skills in judgment and decision-making. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in making sound independent judgments, maintaining calm and professional demeanor, professional demeanor, decorum and presence of mind to facilitate conversations about the challenging subject of student cheating.

• Problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving skills and to analyze unique problems and develop novel approaches to their resolution. Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth and timely workflow. Ability to anticipate problems in work assignment areas, and identify and implement appropriate solutions. Skills in planning, analyzing, delegation and problem solving.

• Ability to manage multiple duties/projects, while meeting deadlines, working effectively individually and as part of a team, and remaining flexible in a strong service and results oriented environment.

• Strong attention to detail, including an ability to organize, track and retain a high volume of information.

• Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems. Knowledge of data gathering, assessment and evaluation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals (students, faculty and staff) and groups. Previous experience functioning as a positive, productive and cooperative team member.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check required.

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