Academic Integrity Specialist at University of California, Santa Cruz
About the Employer
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW UC Scout is a division of the UC Santa Cruz Extension. While UC Scout's home campus is located at 3175 Bowers Avenue in Santa Clara, the UC Scout team is a fully remote team, with individuals making occasional visits to the campus as needed. UC Scout serves high school students, providing online high school courses for students and curricula for educators. UC Scout's growing team comprises six departments: instructional design, media, academics, support, outreach, and business intelligence. The team consists of approximately 50 full-time staff and 70 part-time employees. UC Scout works closely with UCSC Extension support staff, including IT, finance, and the office of the Dean to support UC Scout’s goals. The Academic department is one of several that comprise UC Scout: Academic, Instructional Design, Media Production, Business Intelligence, Outreach, and Support. Together, the team provides high-quality A-G and AP curricula and courses for students in need, with an emphasis on advancing the academic success of California's educationally underserved students. More information can be found at https://www.ucscout.org/about/
Job Summary
Job Summary
Job ID: 89573 The Academic Integrity Specialist serves as UC Scout's primary subject matter expert on academic integrity policy, student identity verification, and integrity-related technology. The position approaches academic integrity as both a protective and a developmental function, safeguarding the credibility of UC Scout credit while helping students build the habits of authentic scholarship that will serve them in college, career, and life. The person in this role works to sustain a course culture in which original, honest work is the expected and supported norm. The Specialist works within an academic integrity framework established by UC Scout leadership, applying it consistently across cases and exercising judgment that accounts for the age and developmental stage of the program's middle and high school students. Responses to academic dishonesty are expected to be proportionate to the violation, instructive wherever possible, and resolved at the lowest appropriate level.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience in student conduct, academic integrity administration, test security, or a closely related compliance or student services function, preferably in an online learning environment. Experience teaching or working directly with secondary students in an online or blended setting. Experience administering proctoring, plagiarism detection, or identity verification systems, including platforms such as Honorlock or Turnitin, and working within a student information system.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience in student conduct, academic integrity administration, test security, or a closely related compliance or student services function, preferably in an online learning environment. Experience teaching or working directly with secondary students in an online or blended setting. Experience administering proctoring, plagiarism detection, or identity verification systems, including platforms such as Honorlock or Turnitin, and working within a student information system.
Comments and Other Information
OW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/index.html on our website.
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/how-to-apply/index.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/troubleshooting.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/tips-for-applicants/index.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/Frequently-Asked-Questions/index.html
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE: Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/ird-and-applicant-review-process.html.
The IRD for this job is: 11-18-2026
Comments and Other Information
OW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/index.html on our website.
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/how-to-apply/index.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/troubleshooting.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/tips-for-applicants/index.html
- https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/Frequently-Asked-Questions/index.html
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE: Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/ird-and-applicant-review-process.html.
The IRD for this job is: 11-18-2026