Associated Students AS

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

Position(s)

  • Director of Internal Affairs

About Associated Students

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 in order to build and strengthen our community.

About the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs is the center of academic advocacy within the Associated Students of UC San Diego. Led by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the office works to ensure student voices are represented in decisions around curriculum, advising, faculty relations, and academic policy.

Staff members support this mission by serving as liaisons between students, faculty, and administrators, addressing academic concerns, and promoting resources that enhance student learning. The office’s directors and coordinators manage internal operations, build external partnerships, and advance projects that improve the academic experience for all undergraduates.

By working in the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, students gain hands-on experience in academic advocacy, project management, and outreach while developing professional skills in communication, leadership, and collaboration. Together, the team fosters a supportive and effective academic environment that empowers students and strengthens their success at UC San Diego.

Director of Internal Affairs 

Compensation: $70/week for 25 weeks

Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week

Description of the Position:

The primary role of the Director of Internal Affairs for the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs is to work closely with the VPAA to ensure that the internal operations of the office (including office hours, weekly meetings, and representative coordination) are running effectively. The director plays a key role in supporting Academic Affairs Representatives and Directors of Academic Divisions, ensuring they are well-prepared to advocate on academic-related issues such as curriculum, advising, and faculty-student concerns. This position also serves as a primary point-of-contact for internal coordination and helps maintain communication across the office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing the day-to-day internal affairs of the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

  • Coordinating with Directors of Academic Divisions to support their projects and initiatives

  • Answering questions from Academic Affairs Representatives about office procedures, projects, and meetings

  • Helping resolve communication or collaboration issues within the office

  • Communicating feedback, concerns, and updates during weekly office meetings

  • Creating and reviewing anonymous feedback forms to identify areas of improvement

  • Assisting with the planning and facilitation of training sessions and professional development for Representatives

  • Ensuring accountability, participation, and clear communication across the office team

Any emails related to this opening should be directed to asacademics@ucsd.edu

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