Titan Dreamers Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional Iii)

Job Title

Titan Dreamers Resource Center Coordinator

Classification

Student Services Professional III

AutoReqId

536114

Department

Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers

Sub-Division

Student Engagement

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,025 - $7,159 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,025 - $5,678 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position: 

Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC) supports students by building communities that foster a sense of belonging, creating opportunities to engage in self-discovery and critical inquiry, and serving as a hub for resources in inclusive and affirming spaces. We create engagement opportunities that empower, educate, and activate students in the areas of social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Titan Dreamers Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the close supervision of the Director of the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC), the Titan Dreamers Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional III) will have a working knowledge of students who identify as undocumented, AB-540, DACA recipients or from mixed status families and their educational and social support needs, transitional issues, as they navigate the campus community. The individual in this role must be sensitive to potential problems so that assistance and resources can be secured to help mitigate additional challenges. The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities and operations of the TDRC which includes but not limited to management of center budgets, implementation of programs and services, evaluation and assessment of TDRC programs, engagement with campus and community stakeholders, and the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of student assistant staff. The Coordinator will design and implement all student programming offered through the TDRC focused on enhancing the Titan Experience for students who identify as undocumented, AB-540, DACA recipients or from mixed status families. The Coordinator will facilitate educational workshops, mentoring programs and lead large-scale TDRC programming including an annual welcome event, end of the year recognition celebration, and the Undocu Week of Action activities. The individual in this role will research current issues as it relates to college students who identify as undocumented, AB-540, DACA recipients or from mixed status families and provide solution-oriented problem solving as well as use this information to inform ongoing programming and services offered by the TDRC. Represents the center at campus wide events, including but not limited to open houses, and orientation. Promote attendance by tracking attendance and collecting data from participants and events to support monthly, quarterly, and annual division reports. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist with the development of center publication, social media presence and support the development and execution of strategic recruitment and retention goals in support of the overall Division of Student Affairs and the Graduation Initiatives 2025. This position will work collaboratively with a wide variety of departments and partners across the university community to develop effective programs and services that enhance and promote academic excellence, personal and professional development. As a team member within the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC), the TDRC Coordinator will assist with programs and initiatives throughout the department as needed. Participates in applicable meetings, committees, and training. Assists with interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and training student assistants. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional Student Services work in the field. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.  Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education or a job-related field. Experience working with student organizations, as well as with program planning and implementation, training design, and student development program delivery. Experience directing highly visible areas. Experience planning and implementing co-curricular programs. Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with a variety of constituents. Experience working with a wide array of diverse populations. Prior large-scale programming experience, experience in or ability to develop and manage budgets, and experience in or ability to develop and oversee assessment efforts. Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and competency in the areas of diversity education, program development and implementation, student development, assessment and evaluation, student advisement and oversight. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the unique issues that impact undocumented, AB-540, DACA recipients or from mixed status families. Ability to work with faculty and community partners. Ability to develop and facilitate a range of workshops and trainings related to identity and belonging, leadership development, academic enrichment, personal development and professional development. Ability to represent Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers within the Identity and Belonging Cluster, across campus, and within the Division of Student Affairs. Demonstrated understanding of the academic culture within the knowledge of relevant issues affecting public four-year institutions.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).