Division of Academic Affairs
*** Temporary Position through November 30, 2023. ***
This is a grant supported position subject to annual renewal of grant funds – no permanent appointment will be reached from this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provides support for the implementation and daily activities of the program including building students’ academic skillsets, developing students’ sense of academic efficacy and motivation, increasing a sense of connection to the university, and preparing first-generation college students to become successful “first generation professionals.” Develops and maintains cross-divisional working relationships in cross-institutional collaborative initiatives particularly with CSUCI’s Career Services and Dolphin Radio to help promote early exposure to students for post-graduation careers. Supports the coordination of student success workshops, check-in sessions, first-generation podcast series, and culturally responsive events designed to highlight and enhance the experience of students in professional settings.
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the student employee hiring plan and providing student employees with support and training. Supports and facilitates training workshops and professional development sessions to ensure mentors are knowledgeable and skilled in implementing academic success educational enrichment activities. Provides support for department-wide initiatives including retention and student success efforts and logistical and facilitation support for the PEEP (Peer Education & Equity Programs) program. Assists with the development and evaluation of a variety of general and specialized program and training materials based on research of best practices.
Supports the oversight and tracking of the CYP grant as well as organizes and makes recommendations for program improvement. Assists with activity evaluation plan including dissemination of surveys, data collection, and analysis of assessment data. Participates in regular Project staff meetings, trainings, professional development, presentations, and project reporting and tacking functions. Performs tasks on special events and projects as well as additional related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 2-years of experience coordinating student success services in a higher education setting or comparable work.
Demonstrated experience working with students from Historically Underrepresented Groups (HUGs) and interest in working in a fast-paced, multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. Excellent organizational, communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Must be detail-oriented, dependable, punctual, and able to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, guests, and administrators.
Must have administrative experience and functional knowledge of standard office procedures and practices including advanced Microsoft Office Suite and other software skills (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Suite, One Drive, iOS, and social media). Experience preparing and facilitating presentations. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and see a project through from planning to implementation, follow timelines, and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently in the day-to-day coordination of work assignments and work as part of a larger team. Possession of excellent written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, student employees, and other campus departments. Capacity to quickly absorb new information and use judgement and discretion to act when precedents do not exist. Ability and willingness to learn new skills and technology systems and software to support program goals and objectives. Demonstrable use of diplomacy, tact, and discretion. The candidate must maintain the confidentiality of student information at all times (as per FERPA). May occasionally require travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with advanced notice.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Hiring Salary: $4,610 per month
