Position Summary Under the general supervision of the AVP for Campus Community Affairs, the Campus and Community Affairs Assistant Coordinator will work closely with three initiatives to support the retention of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students at San Diego State University.
Student Retention: Assists with recruitment and retention efforts and designing and developing creative, engaging and interactive programming that aligns SDSU’s strategic plan.
Faculty Retention: Assists the Professors of Equity in Education to advance the university’s mission of being a global leader in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching and in community engagement. The Campus and Community Affairs Coordinator will support and work alongside the Professors of Equity in providing programming, workshops, professional learning seminars, and open discussions related to supporting the retention of underrepresented faculty. The Campus and Community Affairs Coordinator will provide assistance with day-to-day operations of the Professors of Equity and Employee Resource Groups to ensure effective and efficient processes including, but not limited to marketing, co-facilitation of workshops/seminars/learning communities, event coordination, scheduling, reservations, and financial documentation and guest speaker processes.
Staff Retention: Under the general supervision of the AVP for Campus Community, assists in supporting the mission of the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), which are designed to build an inclusive environment for SDSU employees from various employment groups, with particular attention to employees from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. The Campus and Community Affairs Coordinator will assist in advancing the vision and mission of the SDSU ERGs by supporting programing and initiatives to create a welcoming environment for underrepresented employees.
The Campus and Community Affairs Assistant Coordinator supports innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach to identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and practices directed toward improving the environment for underrepresented faculty and staff and enrichment of the overall faculty and staff experience, particularly for minoritized faculty and staff.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end six months from start date with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Department Summary The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University. Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Communications Services; Counseling & Psychological Services; Cultural and Identity Centers; Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Military Veterans Program; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.
Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:
- Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
- Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
- Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
- Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
- Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.
Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:
“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”
For more information regarding the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, click here .
Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level, job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.
Key Qualifications - Ability to develop and deliver training and education workshops.
- Documented experience developing and coordinating programs and events.
- Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal, and cross cultural needs of underrepresented/minoritized populations.
- Ability to effectively coordinate a variety of concurrent and ongoing activities.
- Ability to advise, train and support student assistants.
- Possesses leadership qualities such as: proactiveness, vision, being a self-starter, positivity and creativity.
- Demonstrated success working on teams and supporting colleagues on collaborative initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,066 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,066 - $5,752 per month.
Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on February 2, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by February 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu .
Advertised: Jan 19 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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