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San Diego State University · 1 month ago

Assistant Program Director, Parent and Family Programs (Student Services Professional III)

SD Metro Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid, Senior Level

$5,540/mo - $7,893/mo

3+ years exp

San Diego State University is committed to fostering student success and belonging, and they are seeking an Assistant Program Director for Parent and Family Programs. This role involves leading initiatives that support new students and their families, coordinating events, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance family engagement efforts.

EducationSustainabilityUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate parent and family programs that support student transition, retention and success

Lead logistics, communications, and operations for Family Weekend and orientation events

Develop and assess culturally responsive programming for First-Generation and Latinx families, including Spanish-language initiatives

Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and mentor SDSU Ambassadors, the official student representatives, tour guides and orientation leaders for our campus

Support parent and family communications, including newsletters, social media, and the Parent Hotline

Collaborate with campus partners to align and enhance family engagement efforts

Qualification

Bilingual communicationEvent planningCulturally responsive programmingStudent development experienceHigher education trendsLeadership developmentSocial media managementCollaboration skills

Required

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

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience

Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish

Thorough knowledge of higher education trends and factors impacting First-Generation and Latinx college students and their families

Experience advising/planning events and programs on a collegiate level, and contemporary use of technology in a university setting

Experience planning, organizing, and executing large scale events to welcome new students and parents in a university setting

Experience working with diverse college student and parent and family populations, including first-generation and Latinx communities

Preferred

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

One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field is preferred

3-5 years professional work experience in the area of student development, student activities or student involvement is preferred

Benefits

Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.

Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.

Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.