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The California State University · 1 month ago

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

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

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

3+ years exp

California State University is dedicated to supporting student success and belonging. The Assistant Program Director for Parent and Family Programs will lead initiatives that foster connection and engagement among new students and their families, while also collaborating across campus to enhance family engagement efforts.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 planningStudent developmentCulturally responsive programmingSocial media managementCollaboration skillsLeadership developmentCounseling techniquesConflict resolutionCommunication 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

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.

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees