Associated Students AS

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

Position(s)

  • Director of Staff

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 purpose of the ASUCSD External Affairs office shall be to educate and mobilize the UCSD student body around issues affecting University communities at the city, state, and national levels. The ASUCSD External Affairs Office shall also advocate for issues regarding higher education including but not limited to the UC system and its governing bodies and lobby system-wide University officials and local legislators on the UCSD student body’s behalf. In addition, the ASUCSD External Affairs office shall facilitate community relations and educational outreach on behalf of ASUCSD.

Working Job Title: Director of Staff

Pay rate: ***TO BE DETERMINED***

# of Openings: 1

Job Description: 

  • Assist the Vice-President of External Affairs in day-to-day office operations. 

  • Chair Office Staff Meetings in the absence of the Vice-President of External Affairs

  • Constantly be up to date with UCSD, ASUCSD, and UCSA issues by properly delegating these items, updating the office calendars, and relaying information to the VP of External Affairs

  • Be an alternate board member to the University of California Student Association Board if the Vice-President External Affairs, Campus Organizing Directors, or Legislative Directors cannot attend

  • Assist the Vice-President of External Affairs in communications with all UC External Affairs Representatives, UC Regents, selected members of the California Legislature, US Congress, and other necessary persons

  • Manage all office logistical information, including but not limited to: Travel Accommodations for the office and organization of all conferences, workshops, and events hosted by the office and/or UCSA, including professional development workshops.  

  • Coordinate weekly senior staff meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings with the Vice President of External Affairs, and bi-weekly all-staff meetings.

  • Complete any other responsibilities assigned by the Vice President of External Affairs.

  • Oversee the planning of the conference and travel conducted by the office over the academic year

  • Oversee Administrative Aids of the Office with the help of the Vice-President of External Affairs and the Communications Director

Job Location:  In-Person (UCSD Main Campus)

Qualifications: 

  • You must plan to be a full-time registered student at UC San Diego for the 2024 - 2025 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 

  • Programming experience and understanding of campus EMS and TAP systems.

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 attend UCSA Orientation on July 12th virtually and In Person at UCLA on July 18th-20th.

  • Must be able to attend the Student Organizing Summit on August 1st - 3rd


Desired Start Date:  July/August 2025

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