Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Office of the Vice President of External Affairs

Position(s)

  • Organizing Director

Description of the Office of the Vice-President of External Affairs:

The Associated Students of the University of California, San Diego are the elected and appointed representatives of the UC San Diego student body. The ASUCSD works to promote student engagement through its services and leadership opportunities. The ASUCSD seeks to foster a cohesive community through active interaction and communication with students, the administration, and the greater San Diego Community. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage students to grow and develop through their involvement in student government, its services, and auxiliaries. We promote student engagement in all areas of campus life through leadership, advocacy, and service to build and strengthen our community. 

The Office of the Vice President of External Affairs amplifies the voices of UC San Diego Students by providing access to statewide and federal opportunities for civic engagement and community involvement. The Office collaborates with inclusive, diverse on-campus and off-campus partners to inspire emerging student leaders and changemakers, including UC-wide advocacy through the UCSA.

About the University of California Student Association (UCSA): 

The University of California Student Association is the official voice of students from across the UC's system of campuses. It is our mission to advocate on behalf of current and future students for the accessibility, affordability, and quality of the University of California system. There are 5 campaign areas that we work on & prioritize every year based on student input.

Working Job Title: Internal/External Organizing Director

Pay rate: ***TO BE DETERMINED***

# of Openings: 2

External Organizing Director Job Description: 

  • Shall serve as a co-board member to the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and sit on the Campus Action Committee (*This will require traveling at least once a month, usually Friday through Sunday)
  • Shall oversee grassroots organizing efforts within on-campus organizations relating to the University of California Student Association Campaign Goals
  • Shall expand the presence of the Office of the Vice President of External Affairs through on-campus outreach to cultivate a diversified group of student leaders.
  • Shall carry out the campaigns voted upon at the UC Student Association and oversee campaign coordinators
  • Shall fulfill additional UCSA campaign work may include, but is not limited to attending weekly Campus Action Committee meetings on Zoom, office staff meetings, rally planning, organizing travel arrangements, writing Op-eds, tabling, facilitating meetings, organizing teach-ins/webinars/phone-banking events, stepping in for campaign coordinators, meeting with different on-campus and off-campus organizations, and other organizing work
  • Shall oversee the three coordinators handling the five UCSA campaigns on campus
  • Shall take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Vice President of External Affairs

Internal Organizing Director Job Description: 

  • Serve as a co-board member of the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and sit on the Campus Action Committee (*This will require traveling at least once a month, usually Friday through Sunday)
  • Oversee grassroots organizing efforts within on-campus organizations.
  • Expand the Office of the Vice President of External Affairs through on-campus outreach to cultivate a diversified group of student leaders.
  • Coordinate organizing efforts for disabled students, labor affairs, housing affairs, and civic engagement in coordination with the issue-based directors.
  • Shall work with campus organizations to develop coalition building and solidarity efforts with campus organizations
  • Fulfill some additional UCSA campaign work may include, but is not limited to attending weekly Campus Action Committee meetings on Zoom, office staff meetings, rally planning, organizing travel arrangements, writing Op-eds, tabling, facilitating meetings, organizing teach-ins/webinars/phone-banking events, stepping in for campaign coordinators, meeting with different on-campus and off-campus organizations, and other organizing work
  • Complete two individual projects aside from overseeing the issue-based director 
  • Shall take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Vice President of External Affairs

Job Location: In-Person (UCSD Main Campus)

Qualifications: 

  • You must plan to be a full-time registered student at UC San Diego for the 2025 - 2026 academic year and be available on campus.
  • Experience planning large people trips and understanding of University travel policy. 
  • The ability to lead and supervise a group of staff members
  • Problem-solving and conflict-management skills 

Hours per week: 15-20

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • You must plan to be a full-time registered student at UC San Diego for the 2025 - 2026 academic year and be available on campus.
  • Be able to virtually attend UCSA Orientation on July 12th and In Person at UCLA on July 18th-20th.
  • Must attend the Student Organizing Summit August 1st - 3rd.

Desired Start Date:  July/August 2025

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