Program Coordinator, Gender Equity Center

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator performs duties under the general supervision of the Director of the PRIDE Center & Gender Equity Center. This position will coordinate the programming of the center, work with the student assistants, and organize with campus and community partners to implement small and large-scale programs that encourage the campus community to participate in co-curricular activities that integrate academic experiences and intersectional social justice causes to contribute to the growth of individuals and general community awareness on issues related to gender. Additionally, this position will supervise the student assistants of the Gender Equity Center by mentoring their professional development, nurturing their understanding of gender issues, and utilizing their skills and expertise to develop programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and implements programs that promote education, advocacy, advising support, professional development, and mentoring for students; specifically addressing issues regarding gender and identity development.
• Educates students on social justice issues and in particular how gender impacts individuals and society.
• Mentors and advises students on how to apply social justice practices in their creation of programs.
• Manage student assistants to work collaboratively on programs, events, and projects.
• Assess and evaluate the programming of the Gender Equity Center to ensure the center is providing programming that contributes to the individual growth, educational goals, and university retention of students who participate in Gender Equity Center programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of how issues of gender impact individuals and society.
• Ability to produce culturally appropriate educational events, programs, and projects from inception to execution.
• Knowledge of software applications: such as word processing, spreadsheet, and drawing/illustration.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university preferably in one of the behavioral sciences, public health, gender studies or a job-related field.
• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas, public health or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Three years of experience in student services or public health work at the entry/trainee/intern level.

Compensation

Classification: Student Service Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,476/month - $4,655/month
CSU Hiring Range: $4,476/month - $6,365/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: October 21, 2022 through November 6, 2022 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .



Additional Information

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: October 21, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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