Center for Student Involvement & National Conflict Resolution Center

2018Dialogue Ambassador Application

Dialogue Program

The purpose of this new program is to provide campus-wide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful dialogue around a specific topic, learn from others’ perspectives and develop concrete skills for emotional regulation, and active listening.

Dialogue Ambassadors

A team of undergraduate student Dialogue Ambassadors will be trained to facilitate community building dialogues on and off campus. Under the direction of the Center for Student Involvement and in collaboration with the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), Dialogue Ambassadors will co-facilitate 10 scheduled on-campus dialogues each quarter. Additionally, Dialogue Ambassadors will facilitate 8 off-campus community building dialogues through the NCRC Community Heroes Public Forums initiative. The program will begin Winter 2018 and conclude at the end of Fall 2018. Dialogue Ambassadors will receive recurring dialogue facilitation training by experts from the National Conflict Resolution Center.

Dialogue Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop the following leadership skills: Including but not limited to: facilitation/co-facilitation and training, interpersonal communication, content delivery, working in teams and independently, program assessment, conflict resolution, mediation, active listening, empathy building, increased ability to educate on perspective taking and emotional regulation.

Time Commitment

Winter Quarter through the end of Fall Quarter 2018 (except Summer 2018):

●5-7 hours per week, Winter Quarter through the end of Fall Quarter 2018

●Bi-weekly training meetings, every other Tuesday during Winter Quarter 2018 from 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM

●Quarterly full-day trainings on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

○Saturday, January 27; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

○Saturday, April 7; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

○Saturday, September 22; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

●Bi-weekly meetings (lasting 1 hr, 20 minutes) will continue for Spring & Fall Quarter 2018 based on Dialogue Ambassadors availability.

Dialogue Ambassador Duties and Responsibilities

Dialogue Ambassadors will be responsible for the duties listed below:

●Serve as a positive role model and UC San Diego representative including language, appearance, and manner;

●Facilitate icebreakers, team builders, and general activities;

●Facilitate group activities and discussions in relation to diversity and social justice issues including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious, and class background;

●Facilitate approximately 10 dialogues per quarter as a team on-campus;

●Facilitate 2-3 dialogues per quarter in the local San Diego community;

●Collaborate with team members to develop dialogue topics that address the needs of the on-campus and off-campus community;

●Assist with the coordination of dialogues and distribution of publicity and marketing materials,

●Assist with the set-up, participant check-in, and delivery of all general aspects of the program;

●Maintain communication with CSI Professional Staff and NCRC staff to obtain updates, referrals, and support;

●Assist with the set-up, participant check-in, and delivery of all general aspects of the program;

●Attend bi-weekly Dialogue Staff meetings every other Tuesday during Winter Quarter from3:30 PM to 4:50 PM, except during Summer;

●Attend quarterly trainings on January 27th, April 7th, and September 22nd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

●Assist with program and learning outcome assessment;

●Prepare and organize program supplies and materials;

●Maintain and enforce program rules as well as UC San Diego policy and procedures;

●Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

●Must pay UC San Diego student services fees for each quarter working and through Fall 2018

●Continuing undergraduate student at UC San Diego through Fall 2018, available to work 3-5 hours per week

●Previous experience with public speaking preferred but not required

●Must be outgoing and feel comfortable greeting people/speaking

●in front of a crowd

●Ability to work in a team environment and independently

●Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations

●Strong active listening skills

●Strong interpersonal skills

●Ability to facilitate group activities and discussions in relation to diversity and social justice issues including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious, and class background

●Strong verbal and written communication skills

●Interest in developing empathy in self and others

●Interest in understanding others’ perspectives

●Ease with facilitating conversations

●Detail oriented, organized, dependable

●Strong problem solving skills

●Available to attend quarterly trainings on January 27th, April 7th, and September 22nd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

●Available to attend bi-weekly Dialogue Staff meetings every other Tuesday during Winter Quarter 2018 from3:30 PM to 4:50 PM

**Must have reliable transportation **

Compensation

●Dialogue Ambassador: $11.85/hr

Principles of Community

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism. These principles of community are vital to the success of the University and the well being of its constituents. All faculty, staff, and students are expected to practice these basic principles as individuals and in groups.

We represent diverse races, creeds, cultures, genders, sexualities, and social affiliations coming together for the good of the University and those communities we serve. By working together as members of the UC San Diego community, we can enhance the excellence of our institution.

To read UC San Diego’s Principles of Community, visit:

How to Apply

Submit application materials by 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2017 to:

Complete the Dialogue Ambassador Application (Please use MS Word to fill out the form)

A copy of your current resume

Select applicants will be invited to participate in a mandatory group interview which will take place on

Tuesday, January 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM.

APPLICANT’S COPY TO KEEPUpdated: 12/13/17

Center for Student Involvement & National Conflict Resolution Center

2018Dialogue Ambassador Application

Personal Information

Name: / PID: / A
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
Telephone #: / E-mail:
How did you hear about this position?

UC San Diego Information and Involvement

College: / Select a collegeMarshallMuirRevelleRooseveltSixthWarren / Major: / Transfer Student: / SelectYesNo
Year (As of Fall 2017): / Select1st2nd3rd4th5th6th+ / Expected Graduate Date: / SelectFall 2017Winter 2018Spring 2018Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021
Currently working on campus? / SelectYesNo / # of Hours/Week:
Continuing until end of 17-18 academic year? / SelectYesNo / Continuing during the18-19 academic year? / SelectYesNo
Department: / Contact Person:

Please use the space below to tell us about your current campus involvement:

Organization/Department / Description of Responsibilities / Hours per week

Short-Answer Questions

Why are you interested in becoming a Dialogue Ambassador?

What is your understanding of dialogue?

How do your skills and experiences with facilitating and presenting enable you to fulfill the role of a Dialogue Ambassador?

Please describe your experiences working with others who have perspectives and opinions that contrast your own?

Professional Reference

Please list a professional reference (i.e. Advisor, Mentor, Supervisor, Faculty Member) who can comment on your skills and abilities:

Name: / Relationship to Reference:
Title: / Organization/Department:
Telephone #: / E-mail:

Applicant Acknowledgement

Please initial the agreements below to confirm your availability for required dates and times:

Commitment / Dates / Initial
Training Retreat / Saturday, 1/27/18, 10a-5p
Training Retreat / Saturday, 4/7/18, 10a-5p
Training Retreat / Saturday, 9/22/18, 10a-5p
Bi-Weekly Staff Meetings - Winter Quarter 2018 / Tuesdays, 3:30p-4:50p
Bi-Weekly Staff Meetings - Spring & Fall Quarter 2018 / 1 hr 20 minutes
(dates determined by team availability)
Dialogue Facilitation / 5-7 hrs/week, January - June &
September - December

*Additional commitments may be required

How to Apply

Submit application materials by11:59 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2017 to:

Complete the Dialogue Ambassador Application (Please use MS Word to fill out the form)

A copy of your current resume

Select applicants will be invited to participate in a group interview which will take place on

Tuesday, January 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM

By submitting this application, I acknowledge the job responsibilities, expectations, and time commitment required of me if I were selected a position as a Dialogue Ambassador. I am committed to representing CSI as a positive role model to the campus and surrounding community as outlined in the Principles of Community statement. In addition, I authorize CSI staff to verify my records are in good academic standing to participate in the program.

Applicant’s Signature (Print to confirm): / Date:

Updated: 12/13/17