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

Position(s)

  • Legislative Director

Pay rate: $70/week

# of Openings: 1

Job Description: 

  • Shall serve as a co-board member to the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and sit on the Government Relations Committee (*This will require traveling at least once a month, usually Friday through Sunday) 
  • Shall serve as the Ex-Officio Executive Director of the Triton Lobby Corps and help co-oversee the staff and operations of the Triton Lobby Corp, which serves as the lobbying branch of the office
  • Shall sit in the Government Relations Committee in UCSA and ensure UC San Diego's interests are represented as prescribed by the Executive Vice President for External Affairs.
  • Shall co-lead the office's legislative efforts such as: organizing lobby visits, analyzing policy, recommending policy stances, and educating students on UCSA legislative priorities
  • Shall carry out the campaigns voted upon at the UC Student Association through the work conducted
  • Shall aid policy analysts in their policy analyses into federal and state bills and aid liaisons in drafting statements of support and opposition and establishing connections to a variety of student organizations on campus
  • Shall work on getting meetings with the San Diego delegation of State Representatives and Members of Congress 
  • Shall have elected representatives to engage with the UC San Diego campus on student priorities
  • Shall co-lead the office's legislative efforts such as: Organizing lobby visits, analyzing policy, recommending policy stances, and educating students on UCSA legislative priorities
  • Shall maintain relationships with the Government and Community Relations team at the UC San Diego Office of the Chancellor
  • Shall take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Vice President for 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 2026 - 2027 academic year and be available on campus.
  • Must be available to travel across the state to fulfill the responsibilities as a board member of the UC Student Association.
  • The ability to lead and supervise a group of staff members
  • Problem-solving and conflict-management skills 
  • Lobbying, State and Federal government experience

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 2026 - 2027 academic year and be available on campus.
  • The Legislative Director should have exceptional leadership skills, be comfortable in lobby meetings, and have a solid understanding of state and federal legislative processes.
  • Be able to virtually attend UCSA Orientation (TBD) and In Person at UCSD on July 17th-19th.

Desired Start Date:  July/August 2026

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