Jewish Student Life & Interfaith Programs Coordinator (Student Services Pro

at  California State University

Job no: 543054
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Diversity, Student Equity & Interfaith Programs, and under the overall strategic direction of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Equity & Community Inclusion, the Jewish Student Life & Interfaith Programs Coordinator provides coordination and oversight for culturally responsive programs and services which promote educational access and success of students at SF State, in particular, students who identify as Jewish and those interested in Jewish culture and faith. The incumbent plans, develops, implements, and assesses various programs and events that provide unique opportunities for dialogue and engagement in order to build interfaith/intergroup relations on campus and create ties between and among Jewish students and the rest of the campus community. In coordination with campus partners, the incumbent provides academic and personal guidance to students, builds a network of appropriate, relevant resources for student academic success, develops and coordinates student programs, and seeks to positively-impact the overall campus climate for Jewish students on campus.
Specifically, the Jewish Student Life & Interfaith Programs Coordinator provides activities and events in a targeted manner, which constitute high-quality, high-impact student experiences, with the goal of advancing educational equity and inclusion for Jewish students, while recognizing the diverse realities and complexities that comprise the Jewish identity in the Bay Area, in the US and in the global context – inclusive of culture, religion, politics, and nationality. The incumbent also serves as a first responder to assist and support students who report experiencing anti-Semitism, as well as make appropriate referrals to relevant resources on campus, serve as an advisory in navigating campus processes/procedures, and recommend actions for institutional/systemic change as warranted, based on patterns in student reporting.
The incumbent will also develop, implement, and evaluate best practices and programming for serving and supporting SF State students through a lens of inclusive interfaith, intercultural student services and student development theory and practice. These efforts will be achieved through careful coordination and strategic partnerships with the broader Student Affairs & Enrollment Management cabinet area, the Interfaith Programs unit, relevant community-based organizations, and various spiritual/religious student organizations.
Finally, the incumbent will also serve as an advisor for students who file complaints of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation under CSU Executive Order 1097; and in this role, they will work closely with colleagues in Equity Programs & Compliance to ensure that they are familiar with all applicable policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Abilities: The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment into this classification.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.
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.
Education: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Religion, Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Education, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, and/or related field.
• Comprehensive, current knowledge of legislation, resources and educational policies, procedures and practices regarding student success, including enrollment processes and financial options.
• Experience working directly with students of diverse faiths/spiritual life in the areas of advising, program development, coordination and student support related services.
• Knowledge of current and historical statewide, national, and global interfaith and spiritual life initiatives.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills: written, oral, and public speaking.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to foster intragroup community amongst people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in facilitating interfaith programming working with college students; commitment to religious pluralism and inclusion of/engagement with myriad faith identities and expressions.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, budgetary literacy.
• Skills related to working independently and as a member of a team, cultivating an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment.
• Experience coordinating events such as conferences, workshops and trainings.
• Familiarity with California State University (CSU) policies and procedures.
• Experience with high impact practices that facilitate access, success, and equity for diverse student population.
• Bilingual/bicultural.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

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