Native American and Indigenous Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional III) | California State University, Fullerton - Military Veterans

Native American and Indigenous Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional III) Classificaiton: Student Services Professional III Department: Diversity Initiatives and Resource Center Sub-Division: Salary Range: $5,276 - $5,750 per month Appointment Type: Ongoing Time Base: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM About CSUF: Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. Job Summary: It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. About the Position: Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC) supports students by building communities that foster a sense of belonging, creating opportunities to engage in self-discovery and critical inquiry, and serving as a hub for resources in inclusive and affirming spaces. We create engagement opportunities that empower, educate, and activate students in the areas of social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Native American and Indigenous Resource Center Coordinator (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. DIRC is housed in the Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion and an entity within the portfolio of the Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer. Our signature events include welcome events, community building and identity development, history and heritage month events, educational programming, and the end of year cultural recognition celebrations. Under the direct supervision of the Director of DIRC, the Native American and Indigenous Resource Center Coordinator will have demonstrated experience working with Native and Indigenous students on their education and social support needs, transitional issues, as they navigate the campus community. This individual in this role must show a level of cultural competence and experience to navigate potential problems that Native and Indigenous (NAI) students face and strong understanding of Native and Indigenous communities to help and empower NAI students. The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities and operations of the Native American and Indigenous resource center (NAIRC) which includes but not limited to management of center budgets, implementation of programs and services, evaluation, and assessment of NAIRC programs, engagements with campus and community stakeholders, and the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of student assistant staff. The Coordinator will develop a strategic plan to enhance the Titan Experience for NAI students through programs, services, and collaborations with relevant campus stakeholders invested in the success of our NAI students on campus (e.g., Inter-Tribal Student Council, M.E.Ch.A., Outreach and Recruitment, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and other relevant campus departments). The Coordinator will design, evaluate, assess, and implement all student programming and services offered through the NAIRC resource center including campus wide programming focused on education and dialogue, community building, and identity development. Additionally, the Coordinator will create and implement large scale NAIRC programming including an annual welcome event, cultural recognition celebration, and the Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month activities in alignment to the department's program model that promotes culturally relevant personal, academic, and professional development. The individual in this role will research current issues as it relates to college students who identify as Native American and Indigenous and use this information to inform ongoing programming and services offered by the NAIRC center. This position will serve as a partner and work collaboratively with a wide variety of departments and partners across the university community to develop effective programs, and services that complement the co-curricular experience of students. Represents the center at campus wide events, including but not limited to open house, and orientation. Promote attendance by tracking attendance and collecting data from participants and events to support monthly, quarterly, and annual division reports. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist with the development of center publication, social media, and other communications to enhance the visibility of the center and its services on campus. The coordinator will also oversee the strategic goals and mission of the NAIRC in direct alignment with the Fullerton Forward CSUF Strategic Plan 2024-2029, Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives and Resource Center missions and goals. This position will work collaboratively with a wide variety of departments and partners across the university community to develop effective programs and services that promote culturally relevant academic excellence, personal and professional development to our Native and Indigenous students that support the connection of identity and success at Cal State Fullerton. As a team member within the DIRC, the Native American and Indigenous Coordinator will assist with programs and initiatives throughout the department as needed. Participates in applicable meetings, committees, and training. Assists with interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and training student assistants. Other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited 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 plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education or a job-related field. Experience working with student organizations, as well as with program planning and implementation, training design, and student development program delivery. Experience directing highly visible areas. Experience planning and implementing co-curricular programs. Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with a variety of constituents. Experience working with a wide array of diverse populations. Prior large-scale programming experience, experience in or ability to develop and manage budgets, and experience in or ability to develop and oversee assessment efforts. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and competency in the areas of diversity education, program development and implementation, student development, assessment and evaluation, student advisement and oversight. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the unique issues that impact Native American and Indigenous students in higher education. Ability to work with faculty and community partners. Ability to develop and facilitate a range of workshops and trainings related to identity and belonging, leadership development, academic enrichment, personal development and professional development. Ability to represent Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers within Diversity Inclusion Equity Programs, across campus, and within the Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion. Demonstrated understanding of the academic culture within the knowledge of relevant issues affecting public four-year institutions. Special Working Conditions: Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator Additional Information: California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas). Application Deadline: Dec 19, 2024 (9:00 PM) Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/544372/native-american-and-indigenous-resource-center-coordinator-student-services-professional-iii Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1167b5e9c46dd547af59831196ba1981