Senior Coordinator for Student Organizations, Leadership Development & Assessment

Job Description:

Senior Coordinator for Student Organizations, Leadership Development & Assessment

Description

Classification: Student Services Professional IV
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,557 - $6,608* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Engagement & Leadership Development (SELD), the Coordinator for Student Organizations, Leadership, and Engagement is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive, multi-faceted student engagement program. The incumbent provides direct advising, leadership development, and operational support to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), fraternities and sororities, and campus-wide student leadership initiatives. The Coordinator also engages in event planning, supervises student staff, and fosters an inclusive, engaged, and thriving co-curricular experience at CSU Monterey Bay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following :

Student Organizations & Governance

• Serve as the professional staff advisor for the Inter-Club Council (ICC) and United Sorority & Fraternity Council (USFC).
• Oversee annual registration, recognition, and reactivation processes for RSOs, including Greek Life.
• Develop and maintain resources such as the Student Organization Handbook, Advisor’s Guide, and Event Planning Toolkit.
• Provide guidance to student clubs and organizations on policy interpretation, event planning, fiscal procedures, and compliance with CSU and University policies, state/federal laws, and risk management expectations.
• Serve as the primary advisor to fraternities and sororities through the USFC and chapter leaders.
• Prepare reports related to compliance with state and federal laws.
• Manage registration, recognition, and accreditation processes in alignment with CSU, University, and national organization standards.
• Provide training and guidance on governance, leadership, values-based programming, and risk management to clubs, student organizations, and their advisors.
• Serve as liaison with national organizations, advisors, and University stakeholders.
• Liaise between RSOs, advisors, Associated Students, Otter Student Union, and other campus partners.

Leadership Development

• Design and implement leadership development programs, workshops, and conferences to support student growth and engagement
• Coordinate and execute TEDx CSUMB as a signature leadership initiative
• Collaborate with campus partners to host quarterly student leadership training sessions for campus student leaders
• Provide leadership coaching, training, and conflict management support for student leaders and organizations
• Partner with campus departments to deliver inclusive leadership and experiential learning opportunities

Student Engagement Technology & Campus Engagement

• Coordinates campus engagement initiatives through MyRaft (CampusGroups), supporting student organization operations, event registration, and campus involvement tracking.
• Train students, advisors, and campus partners on effective use of MyRaft (Campus Groups).
• Support campus-wide engagement initiatives including Welcome Back Week, Orientation, Admitted Days, Otter Days, RAFT Week, Open House, and other campus wide events.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives highlighting contributions of student leaders, RSOs, and Greek organizations.
• Organize, coordinate, and support campus programs, events, and initiatives related to social programming, student engagement, and belonging.

Special Initiatives & Esports

• Oversee daily operations of the Esports Lounge, including scheduling, policy development, and supervision of student staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate Esports into student engagement and community-building initiatives.
• Oversee the budget and supplies for Esports operations.
• Organize and coordinate campus programs and initiatives related to Esports.
• Contribute to departmental programs, retreats, and strategic planning.

Assessment, Administration & Supervision

• Assess the effectiveness of student engagement, leadership, and organizational programs.
• Collect, analyze, and publish departmental assessment data related to student learning outcomes and program delivery.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student employees in leadership, event, and operational roles.
• Manage budgets, travel processes, and compliance tracking for RSOs, ICC, and Greek Life.

Special Initiatives & Esports

• Oversee daily operations of the Esports Lounge, including scheduling, policy development, and supervision of student staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate Esports into student engagement and community-building initiatives.
• Oversee the budget and supplies for Esports operations.
• Organize and coordinate campus programs and initiatives related to Esports.
• Contribute to departmental programs, retreats, and strategic planning.

Other Functions :
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. General knowledge of the policies, practices and activities of Student Services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; general knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel and fiscal management; general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.

Ability to carry out very complex assignments without detailed instructions; advise students individually or in groups on varied and complex matters; determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems of one or several program areas; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; analyze and define complex organizational, or procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships, motivations and goals of the members of the organization served; and establish and maintain effective, cooperative and harmonious working relationships in circumstances which involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework 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 to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or Student Affairs.
• Four years of professional experience in student activities, fraternity/sorority advising, student organizations, or engagement facilities such as eSports.
• Experience managing online student engagement platforms such as CampusGroups.
• Familiarity with CSU system policies, Title 5, Chancellor’s Office executive orders, and higher education legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supporting diverse and multicultural student populations
• Strong understanding of student development, leadership education, and organizational advising.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and execution
• Ability to advise students and organizations on complex issues including conflict resolution, governance, and policy interpretation.
• Knowledge of risk management, fiscal oversight, and assessment strategies.
• Familiarity with student engagement platforms (e.g., CampusGroups/MyRaft).
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
• Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student/finance information system; Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); 25Live; intranet drives; and internet browsers.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
  • responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
  • access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information
  • responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access
  • access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
  • control over campus business processes, either through functional roles or system security access
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time, traveling across campus to attend and support meetings, program and events, and preparing and decorating event spaces. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary . The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/ corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ .

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Oct 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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