Community Engagement Specialist , Intercollegiate Athletics

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As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles
, Principles of Community
, and Strategic Plan
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At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 300 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student‑athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

The Cameron Institute for Student‑Athlete Development aims to be a national model for athletic departments. The Cameron Institute is guided by The California Way framework, which positions student‑athletes to perform to their full potential and thrive for a lifetime. We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Specialist who will work within the department's Cameron Institute for Student‑Athlete Development.

The Community Engagement Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting individual student‑athletes and teams in identifying and cultivating meaningful community engagement partnerships, projects, and experiences within campus and the larger East Bay community. In addition, the Community Engagement Specialist will contribute to the recruiting process, work directly with the coaching staff(s) they are assigned, and engage in best practices under the Cameron Institute's vision.

The Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement to support the implementation of the vision for community engagement within Cal Athletics.

The Community Engagement Pillar builds a culture of community‑minded service within Cal Athletics through reciprocal partnerships and a clear, meaningful engagement framework‑connecting every Cal team to a purpose‑driven partnership and providing engaged learning experiences that help student‑athletes develop the knowledge, skills, perspective, and lifelong commitment to civic engagement beyond graduation. The Community Engagement Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and advising the holistic development of Cal student‑athletes.

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/22/2026.

Student‑Athlete Advising & Service Learning Facilitation

• Build resources to support the capacity and readiness of student‑athletes and teams to engage in meaningful community service opportunities and respond effectively to service requests (this includes developing curriculum modules/protocols, facilitating training and reflection sequences to prepare student‑athletes to engage with confidence, and competence within the community, including guided reflection on positionality, privilege, inclusion and community partnerships.
• Support Cal In the Community Educ. 144 Class for credit.
• Assist with student‑athlete field site placement, orientation facilitation, and class sites in the community.
• Provide…