Diverse Male Scholars Initiative Program Coordinator

  • Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
  • Arcata, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Project Management

Job Description

Diverse Male Scholars Initiative Program Coordinator

Office of Student Life - Social Justice Equity and Inclusion Center
Job #529052

First Review: Thursday, October 5, 2023

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #529052) Student Services Professional II - 11/12 month, Diverse Male Scholars Initiative Program Coordinator, Salary Range: $4,226 - $6,010 monthly. Hiring Range: $4,226 - $4,437 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 11/12 pay plan (work 11 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12 months) permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Office of Student Life. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .

Position Summary:

This position will coordinate the Diverse Male Scholar’s Initiative (DMSI) Program on campus to assist with the retention, graduation, and recruitment of underrepresented or minority male students.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist self-identified men of color students in developing effective problem-solving skills, self-advocacy approaches, decision making and personal responsibility to further their ability to be successful in pursuit of a degree at Cal Poly Humboldt and works with early warning/prevention systems to identify students who need support

Cultivate and supervise peer-to-peer mentoring program for self-identified men of color and a welcoming home space for program members in conjunction with the other services of the Social Justice Equity and Inclusion Center

Coordinate events/activities to engage self-identified men of color in community building, skill building, and rest activities in conjunction with the campus cultural centers and other relevant campus resources

Advocate for the needs of self-identified men of color in student success, academic affairs, and other campus departments

Assesses programs and services in accordance with the goals of DMSI, which may include increasing the enrollment, matriculation, and retention of self-identified men of color and referrals to programs that increase persistence, retention and graduation rates.

Build connections in conjunction with College of the Redwoods and other local schools to enhance the relationships and recruitment efforts between incoming students who are self-identified men of color and campus.

Research and identify specific funding sources/scholarships/leadership development programs for target populations and connect students to those resources.

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
  • Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned;
  • General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
  • General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
  • Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations;
  • Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements;
  • Obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews;
  • Reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data;
  • Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required;
  • Recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly;
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts;
  • Rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.
  • Demonstrated intercultural communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education.
  • Knowledge of current research and practice in active and inclusive higher education practices.
  • An understanding of the dynamics of diversity in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in all levels of your work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Education:

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 above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating events and understanding of community-building, team-building, leadership development and collaboration. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing cultural and social-justice oriented programs, activities and events that support a diverse and inclusive campus community. Experience working with historically underrepresented students and their communities.
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Experience in advocacy for self-identified men of color in education settings, community outreach programs, and other initiatives that center the needs of self-identified men of color.
  • Experience in supervising and leading peer-to-peer mentoring programs.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Open until filled.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3082
Publication Date: September 20, 2023

Advertised: Sep 20 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jan 29 2024 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

Arcata, California 95521 United States View Map