Student Experience Manager

The UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program is a four-year residential, inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities. Under the general supervision of the Redwood SEED Director, the Student Experience Manager is responsible for implementing strategies that enhance the residential, academic, employment and social experiences of the Redwood SEED Scholars. This position fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment, contributing to student engagement, well-being, and success.

The Student Experience Manager supervises a large team of student assistants and mentors, ensuring effective training, scheduling, and performance management. This position will identify and remedy areas of need or change with the responsibility for: supporting scholars in urgent, including after-hours situations; creating mentor schedules; supporting mentors; analyzing program systems; identifying scholar, mentor and Team needs; providing support, guidance, problem solving and effective communication;

and curating a wide range of activities that align with the program’s mission of delivering an exceptional student experience.

Apply by Date: 2/6/26

JOB#83575

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, psychology, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in coordinating programs, activities, or events that support student engagement and development.
• Experience working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and other software (e.g., Slack, Teams, Canvas).
• Experience supervising or leading a team, with demonstrated ability to train, organize, and motivate others.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively work with individuals with intellectual disabilities and members of the Redwood SEED Scholars’ administration team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to independently identify program and scholar needs and anticipate and solve potential problems during changing conditions and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience working in Residence Life at a university or high school.
• Experience supervising a large team.
• Experience with event management.
• Familiarity with higher education systems, including student services and resources for students.
• Knowledge of UC Davis and UC Davis Health policies and procedures.

• 20% - Residential Living Coordination
• 20% - Program Activities Administration
• 15% - Program Evaluation & Reporting

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment.

Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.

• Salary or Pay Range: $58800.00 - $101200.00
• Salary Frequency:
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 19
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3
• UC Job Code: 004564
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  To Be Discussed with Manager at time of Hire
• Location:
  International Center (INTLCTR)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
• This position is 100% on-site

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