Honors Student Engagement Coordinator (Student Services Professional III), Office of Academic Programs

Job Description:

Honors Student Engagement Coordinator (Student Services Professional III), Office of Academic Programs

Description

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the Honors Student Engagement Coordinator researches, leads development of, and executes co-curricular programming for the University Honors Program’s students as a means of promoting community, personal development, and professionalization. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to contribute to a strong sense of belonging among UHP students.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UHP faculty, staff, and students to develop assessable outcomes for co-curricular programming.
• Benchmark co-curricular programming in honors programs and colleges nationally and in the CSU.
• Consult with program faculty, staff, and students in the development of intentional, outcomes-aligned co-curricular programming.
• Create and execute effective strategies for disseminating information about co-curricular programming.
• Collaborate with relevant campus partners on the development and execution of campus-wide programming, such as the Grad School Boot Camp, Challenge Week, and guest speakers.
• Lead assessment of co-curricular programming.
• Conduct advising campaigns targeting “at risk” students” (according to Honors Program standards) and graduating seniors (for exit interviews).
• Perform holistic advising of University Honors Program students in diverse majors.
• Advise students, individually or in groups, on issues related to planning an academic program, postgraduate activities, and choosing an educational or career goal.
• Advise students in decisions, including the selection or change of majors and minors, and provide referrals to specific departments, schools, or colleges as appropriate.
• Provide information on specific programs and make referrals, where appropriate, to services offered by the university or outside organizations.
• Inform students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g., adding, dropping, and withdrawing from courses; change of program, major, and/or transfer institution)
• Educate students about course planning and registration processes.
• Refer students to available on and off-campus resources to meet individual needs, including career and personal counseling.
• Gain conversancy with Design Your Life resources from Stanford University.
• Coordinate with faculty to develop life-design programming for LLC and for second-year workshops.
• Execute life-design programming in both RHS communities.
• Coordinate with RHS residence life staff (RAs and ACOREs) to integrate life-design programming into the LLC calendar.
• Lead assessment of RHS programming.
• Gain conversancy with principles of leadership theory and models.
• Coordinate with campus faculty and staff to review and revise the current curriculum.
• Assist in planning and execution PAES Leadership Development Programming.
• Collaborate with the Director and ASC II to coordinate PAES-related matters with campus partners.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide regular PAES updates to campus administration and partner offices.
• Lead assessment of PAES programming.
• Coordinate with the Office of Community Engagement to develop partnerships with local not-for-profits.
• Collaborate with the Director and Jack Brown College of Business and Public Administration on the development of an H-designated section of PA 5170.
• Advise grant writing leadership team and participants and intercede with community partners when necessary.
• Lead assessment of grant writing service program.
• Review Winterest Groups materials and create a model for year-long student interest groups.
• Coordinate the establishment of interest groups and support recruitment of student participants.
• Organize annual interest group celebration events to feature groups’ activities.
• Collaborate with the Director and ASC II to develop a tracking system for student engagement in campus offices.
• Consult with the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement on co-curricular transcripts and support student use of them.
• Submit lists to the Office of the Registrar for students earning Priority Registration.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a 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 where such are job-related.
• Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Required Qualifications

• The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Se
• rvices Professional series are required for appointment into this classification. Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned.
• Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Strong proficiency in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in Student Development, Student Affairs, or a similar field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Student Affairs involving program development and direct interaction with undergraduate students
• In-depth knowledge of student development theory, techniques, and research associated with ensuring the success of diverse student populations.
• Thorough knowledge of outcomes-oriented program design, logic models, and outcomes assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of theories and models of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with diverse constituents, including students, staff, and faculty as well as demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently to complete complex assignments;
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative, positive, and energetic disposition.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students.
• General familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and productivity applications such as Canva, Mail Chimp, and Google suite.
• Interest in research of a chosen field of inquiry and ability to engage with students around research matters and research approaches.
• General familiarity with the principles of honors education, including interdisciplinarity, alternative pedagogies, integrative learning, community-mindedness, and common social-emotional challenges.
• Track record of supporting historically underrepresented and first-generation students.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to principles of Critical Race Theory and Social Justice and the ability to translate these into drivers of program outcomes.
• Basic knowledge of competitive national scholarships and fellowships.
• Charismatic, dynamic, self-motivated, and goal-oriented self-starter.
• Understanding and experience using social media to connect with students and the campus community.
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,276 - $5,540 per month

Classification Salary Range: $5,276 - $7,517 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Staff: The application deadline is: August 7, 2024

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.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

Mandated Reporter

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.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

Advertised: Jul 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 07 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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