Senior Advisor, Student Affairs Mitigators (SAMs)

STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 (004564)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000379

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/27/2026 3:57:52 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/27/2026 3:57:49 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

7000O

Organization:

VC STUDENT AFFAIRS                     

Division Code:

7300D

Division:

CAMPUS LIFE                            

Department:

373300 - CAMPUS LIFE ADMINISTRATION

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000379

Position Description ID

263980

UC Payroll Title:

STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 (004564)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 19

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

F: All Others - Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41263380

Reports to Payroll Title:

ETHICS AND CMPLNC PROFL 3 (006232)

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40065594

Department Head Payroll Title:

STDT LIFE DEV MGR 4

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Advisor, Student Affairs Mitigators (SAMs) is a confidential, exempt professional serving as a key operational leader within UCLA Student Affairs and the division of Campus Life. Reporting to the Manager, Student Affairs Mitigators (SAMs) and working closely with the Chief of Risk & Compliance, the Senior Advisor advances UCLA's educational mission by promoting student success, protecting student rights, fostering student wellbeing, and supporting a safe, inclusive campus environment that encourages free expression and respectful engagement.

The Senior Advisor provides leadership for the Student Affairs Mitigator (SAM) Program by educating and advising students, student leaders, and campus partners on Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) policies, First Amendment principles, risk management, and campus resources. The position supports the planning and implementation of compliance, emergency preparedness, and student engagement initiatives while serving as a frontline leader during demonstrations, major campus events, labor actions, and other high-impact activities. Through real-time observation, communication, de-escalation, and coordination with campus partners, the Senior Advisor helps promote student safety, operational continuity, and the effective resolution of complex campus situations.

As a member of the University's tiered-response framework, the Senior Advisor also functions as an operational liaison to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during campus disruptions, including demonstrations, labor actions, and other significant events. In this capacity, the position routinely handles confidential, labor-sensitive, and operational information that supports institutional decision-making and labor relations strategy. In addition, the Senior Advisor will be closely coordinating activities and reporting in real time with Labor Relations and other critical partners, including the AVC for Campus & Community Safety, the VCSA, the AVC of Campus Life, and the AVC's of Student Affairs. This includes real-time reporting and tracking of on-the-ground activity to communicate protest activity, strike actions, and demonstrations as they unfold, as well as identifying the need for any building or area closures, working directly with the EOC command center and Labor Relations. The Senior Advisor will correspond and coordinate through all confidential communication channels, including Slack, radios, and cell phones, to ensure timely, secure information-sharing across these sensitive operations. Due to this direct involvement in EOC operations, access to confidential labor relations information, and potential conflicts of interest, the position is designated Confidential (Employee Relations Code F) in accordance with PPSM.

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you’ll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success, student wellbeing, and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey—supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. In this role, you join a community committed to personal growth, academic persistence, and enriched student engagement. Here, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where each day you make a meaningful difference for students and the broader Bruin family.

Student Activity Monitoring, TPM Compliance and EOC Operational Support

 • Serves as a senior Student Affairs Monitoring (SAM) team member within UCLA's tiered response framework, providing real-time strategic counsel to University leadership during demonstrations, labor actions, campus disruptions, emergencies, and other complex incidents requiring coordinated institutional response.

 • Serves as a trusted advisor to students, staff, and campus partners on free expression, demonstrations, and First Amendment rights by providing education, mentorship, and guidance on leadership, communication, policy compliance, and the lawful exercise of protest under federal, state, UC system, and campus regulations.

 • Leads Student Affairs Monitoring operations during high-profile campus events, athletic competitions, demonstrations, labor actions, and other activities requiring active assessment, coordination, and institutional response.

 • Conducts real-time monitoring, situational assessments, de-escalation, and policy compliance reviews—including Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) requirements—to identify risks, support campus safety, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership and response partners.

 • Collects, analyzes, and disseminates sensitive operational, student affairs, and labor-relations intelligence to support decision-making, risk assessment, and coordinated institutional response efforts.

 • Works with team lead to train, mentor, and develop SAM personnel while advancing recruitment, recognition, retention, and operational excellence initiatives.

 • Cultivates collaborative partnerships with students, campus departments, public safety agencies, and event stakeholders to advance engagement strategies that foster student wellbeing, open expression, community trust, and constructive dialogue.

 • Evaluates compliance trends, protest activity, operational challenges, and emerging campus issues to develop data-informed recommendations, training programs, after-action assessments, and strategic initiatives that enhance institutional readiness and risk mitigation.

50%

Compliance, Emergency Preparedness & Risk Mitigation Education

 • Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive compliance, risk management, and leadership education programs for students, student leaders, and staff, ensuring completion of required training programs including CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Clery, FERPA, CANRA, SVSH, and other institutional requirements.

 • Lead hazing prevention initiatives by providing proactive education, monitoring compliance, and partnering with student organizations to promote accountability, student safety, and organizational excellence.

 • Serve as a subject matter expert on risk management and student organization compliance, advising fraternity and sorority chapters, governing councils, and student groups on leadership practices, event planning, bystander intervention, alcohol risk reduction, hazing prevention, and adherence to University, state, and federal policies.

 • Build and maintain collaborative relationships among student leaders, alumni advisors, national and international headquarters, and campus stakeholders to support organizational success, accountability, and risk reduction efforts.

 • Coordinate emergency preparedness and continuity planning efforts by administering training and drills, maintaining Business Continuity, Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP), and Emergency Action Plans, and evaluating incident trends to strengthen operational readiness and risk mitigation.

 • Analyze compliance data, incident reports, and operational trends to prepare findings, assessments, and recommendations that inform decision-making, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

40%

Respondent Support Services

 • Provide support to faculty, staff, and student respondents as needed.

 • Make timely referrals to campus resources such as Student Legal Services, CAPS, and Staff & Faculty Counseling Center.

 • Attend weekly Case Management Team meetings and UC systemwide workgroups.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Public Administration, Counseling, Emergency Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Required

Or

Master's Degree

in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Public Administration

Preferred

• Experience in training, compliance, risk management, emergency response, or student affairs

Required

And

 • Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating institutional response to campus protest or other time-sensitive student-led activity, with attention to safety, student rights, and operational impact.

Required

And

• Ability to analyze data, evaluate programs, and recommend actions

Required

And

• Experience advising fraternities/sororities or high risk student organizations

Preferred

And

• Experience with incident reporting systems or emergency operations

Preferred

And

• Experience within the UC system or a comparably complex public research university

Preferred

CPR and Standard First Aid Certification

by start date

Required

And

CPR/FA/BBP Instructor Certification

Preferred

And

ICS/NIMS emergency management training

Preferred

Advanced skills in project and time management, with a proven ability to maintain operational focus and manage multiple competing priorities independently under general supervision

Required

Thorough knowledge of student development theory and student-centered practice.

Required

Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.

Required

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and facilitation. Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, build consensus, and navigate sensitive or high-pressure compliance situations.

Required

Ability to make autonomous decisions in real-time crises. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Required

Ability to provide operational briefings, data, and consultations to senior institutional leadership with confidence and clarity.

Required

Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in high-stakes, dynamic situations.

Required

Strong operational knowledge of First Amendment law, TPM policy frameworks, and applicable federal/state/UC regulations, as well as institutional policies and practices that govern freedom of expression, protest, and campus engagement.

Required

Knowledge of compliance program administration, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation practices.

Required

Skilled in developing and delivering compliance training and educational programs that foster understanding and accountability across the campus community.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

John Wooden Center

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

Mental demands other

X

Other Mental Requirements

If "Mental demands other" was selected above, please explain:

Employees may be required to engage with camp protestors and during labor activities, when tensions can be high and problem-solving in highly stressful situations is required.

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.