Field Operations Event Coordinator

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Santa Cruz
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Full Time

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The IRD for this job is: 02/05/2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) supports the University by providing access, managing transportation-related needs, and delivering innovative and customer-focused services.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the TAPS Field Operations Supervisor, the incumbent coordinates day-to-day field operations for TAPS event parking and traffic control programs. Responsibilities include overseeing event and traffic control activities, evaluating staffing and equipment needs, and serving as a field point of contact during regular and special campus events. This includes hiring, training, and supervising student employees who support event operations, permit issuance and sales, surveys, light equipment repairs, and related administrative functions, while ensuring compliance with university procedures, including cash handling and post-event reconciliation.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $29.38/hourly

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri, Weekends as needed
• Shift Includes:
  Day, Night, Evenings and Weekends

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: CX, Clerical Unit

Job Code Classification: BLANK AST 3 (004722)

Travel: Never or Rarely

50% - Event & Traffic Operations

• Coordinate, oversee, and execute campus event and traffic control operations with minimal supervision.
• Independently monitor the AIMS program and related systems to anticipate upcoming events and operational impacts.
• Analyze event details and determine appropriate staffing levels, equipment needs, and site requirements.
• Develop, manage, and adjust staffing schedules for student employees supporting both events and traffic control operations, and use standard office software to create operational spreadsheets and reports.
• Lead on-site event set-up, operations, and breakdown, including parking operations, signage deployment, and real-time problem resolution.
• Coordinate traffic control operations at key intersections during peak hours and special events to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between TAPS, UC Police Department, campus partners, and event stakeholders.
• Resolve customer issues and operational conflicts in the field using sound judgment and established policies.
• Operate and coordinate the use of university-owned vehicles in support of field operations across campus.

30% - Student Hiring, Training & Functional Supervision

• Hire, onboard, train, and functionally supervise student employees assigned to event and traffic control operations.
• Develop and deliver structured training covering safety procedures, customer service standards, event logistics, and intersection operations.
• Train students to support permit issuance and permit sales during events, including proper handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Train students to conduct parking and occupancy surveys and ensure accurate data collection.
• Train students to perform light repairs and basic maintenance of field equipment, including barricades and signage.
• Evaluate student performance, provide ongoing coaching, and address performance or conduct concerns.
• Identify, train, and mentor student Leads who assist with daily oversight and on-site…