Coordinator (SSP III)

at  California State University

Job no: 540564
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Senior Director of Outreach and Special Programs, the incumbent has primary responsibility for providing leadership, in collaboration and coordination with the Office of Outreach and Special Programs, for the day-to-day implementation to increase the enrollment of students and special population groups with low enrollments. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the goals of the Office of Outreach and Special Programs, recruitment, including providing student advising and guidance, researching, developing, and implementing college preparation, access and enrollment programs, activities., creating partnerships, and expanding on outreach initiatives. This position acts as the primary liaison with the community, faith-based organizations and event promoter/venue user to coordinate and oversee all phases of the events planning, that design and implement strategies that promote a sense of belonging and support students. The coordinator will lead community outreach projects and collaborate with student organizations, university units, faith-based organizations and community partners for mentorship and programming.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop and facilitate workshops, trainings and seminars.
• Appropriately and professionally advise and interact with students and apply proper techniques while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.
• Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters.
• Interface and work cooperatively with officials from school districts, the academic and administrative parts of the university, and local community colleges.
• Collaborate with others regarding student advising, support services, academic and professional development resources, recruitment events and outreach activities, and to develop policies and services.
• Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implement long-term program improvements.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related and three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
• Possession of a valid, current Class “C” California driver’s license and a good driving record.

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