Coordinator, Student Organizations

Job Description:

Coordinator, Student Organizations

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Coordinator for Student Organizations strengthens the student organization experience by coordinating recognition processes, supporting policy compliance, guiding event planning, and facilitating advisor engagement. It enhances campus involvement through training, communication, and resource development while ensuring consistent standards, fostering community, and supporting signature programs that promote meaningful student participation.

• Oversees the university recognition process for student organizations.
• Processes and approves registration applications for returning organizations, fraternity and sorority organizations, and honors organizations, by conducting eligibility checks, reviewing constitutions, verifying the completion of required trainings, and the submission of required documentation.
• Interprets and applies CSU Systemwide, University, and department policy, procedures, and guidelines when advising students, student organizations, and advisors on recognition procedures and student organization-sponsored events.
• Reviews programs, events, and activities for consistent application of risk management standards.
• Plans the fall and spring Meet the Clubs and the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution, where such are job-related, is preferred.
• Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, including one year in student affairs, is preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of student organization structures, recognition processes, and compliance requirements, including federal, state, CSU, and campus policies. Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations while assessing eligibility, reviewing constitutions, and ensuring adherence to risk management and institutional standards.
• Skill in coordinating multifaceted programs such as Meet the Clubs, leadership awards, and department-sponsored events. Ability to collaborate across departments, support co-curricular engagement opportunities, and facilitate organization involvement in major campus initiatives.
• Proficiency with tools such as Anthology Engage, or similar platforms to create forms, update registration processes, track attendance, administer surveys, manage data, and process organizational requests. Ability to maintain advisor resources and update digital platforms supporting student organization operations.
• Capacity to guide students, organization officers, advisors, and student staff; offer clear policy-based advising; develop training; and maintain ongoing communication. Ability to foster inclusive organizational development, support advisor outreach, and contribute to the mission of the Matador Involvement Center.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 3084 / Student Services Professional III / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5540 - $5765 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5540 - $7893 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through December 17, 2025 will be considered in the initial review, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and 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 measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Dec 03 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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