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

Position(s)

Communications 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 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: Communications Director

Pay rate: ***TO BE DETERMINED***

# of Openings: 1

Job Description:

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
Serve as an alternate board member to the University of California Student Association Board if the Vice President External Affairs, Campus Organizing Directors, Legislative Directors, or Directors of Staff cannot attend.
Serve as the pinpoint person for the Head Communications Officer and the Communications Director of the UCSA.
Be responsible for the creation of digital, video, and print content for the Office of External Affairs. Including managing our social media, outreach efforts, and any form of communication used by the office.
Shall set up reservations and fill out TAPs and reservations for office events.
Set at least bi-monthly tabling, or as directed by the Vice President of External Affairs, and send out our monthly newsletter and weekly recap posts.
Shall be responsible for outreach to external on-campus organizations, including but not limited to, college councils, student organizations, cultural organizations, advocacy organizations, etc.
Shall constantly be up-to-date with UCSD, ASUCSD, and UCSA issues.
Shall assist and communicate with the Director of Staff and coordinate the promotion of office events
Student employees shall assist the Director of Staff and Vice President of External Affairs on their responsibilities.
Oversee Administrative Aids of the Office with the help of the Vice-President of External Affairs and the Director of Staff

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.
Have proficiency to advance on Canva
Have advanced communication skills
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 on July 18th-20th.

Desired Start Date: July/August 2025

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