Program Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working under the general direction of the FYE Director, the program coordinator performs highly complex Student Services professional work including the ongoing development of public sphere pedagogy programs, and the oversight and evaluation of student mentors and event staff. Employing teams of student staff members, FYE produces large-scale public events embedded in a variety of first-year courses and employs peer mentors who are embedded in u-courses and support student engagement and success. Incumbent uses highly developed communication skills and personal contact to develop creative solutions, and provide leadership, guidance and supervision of student teams who facilitate events and serve as peer mentors. In particular, this position will focus on developing, delivering and coordinating training, overseeing ongoing work, engaging in ongoing academic and professional counseling and development, and evaluation of student staff. The Program Coordinator works with the FYE faculty fellow and faculty in collaborating departments to provide event design and implementation that meets pedagogical goals across the General Education curriculum. The Program Coordinator facilitates academic programming that is essential to the retention and persistence goals of the university, and works to engage students utilizing an equity lens and asset framework. The Program Coordinator assists students in making successful progress toward their degree objectives and provides important learning experiences, which supplement those in the classroom, and encourage students to utilize the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned during their university careers.

Mandatory Vaccinations:

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully immunized against COVID-19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Master's degree, in a job related field.
• Demonstrable understanding of social pedagogies.
• Experience with qualitative assessment.
• Experience with event production.
• Experience supervising a diverse student population, including first-generation college students.
• Desirable experience also includes some training in conflict resolution.
• Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills.

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
AND
Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Time Base: Full-time


Pay Plan: 11/12 (June off)


Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary and Benefits Information:

$4,300 - $6,126 per month / $51,600 - $73,512 annually (New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range)

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines

The person holding this position is considered a “General 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that California State University, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Advertised: May 12, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 26, 2022 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time