Associate Program Director for Student Organizations, Center for Student Organizations & Activities (Student Services Professional IV) jobs in United States
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San Diego State University · 4 hours ago

Associate Program Director for Student Organizations, Center for Student Organizations & Activities (Student Services Professional IV)

San Diego State University is seeking an Associate Program Director for Student Organizations to provide leadership for student organization compliance and support. The role involves overseeing processes related to recognized student organizations and collaborating with campus partners to promote a vibrant and inclusive student organization environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead compliance, training, and harm reduction initiatives for student organizations through advising, programming, and education
Oversee recognized student organization processes, including registration, recognition, and event permitting
Provide work direction and support to staff, and serve as a mentor and advisor to students, organization leaders, and advisors
Collaborate with campus partners and Division departments to coordinate programming and support student engagement initiatives
Provide project-based support and back-up generalist assistance to programs within the Office of the Dean of Students, as assigned

Qualification

FERPA knowledgeTitle IX knowledgeStudent development theoryProgram managementConflict resolutionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related
Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems
A master's degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling
Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, and the Jeanne Clery Act, including Responsible Employee and Campus Security Authority reporting responsibilities
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply Title V, CSU policies, and university regulations related to student organizations, student activities, governance, and policy enforcement
Strong understanding of student development theory and Student Affairs best practices, including advising students individually and in groups and supporting student learning outcomes
Experience developing, implementing, assessing, and managing student programs and events, including leadership, cultural, and co-curricular initiatives, with effective use of technology
Ability to collaborate across campus and with external partners, including student government, fraternity and sorority life, academic and student affairs departments, and community agencies
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, including public speaking, training/workshop facilitation, conflict mediation, and consensus-building
Demonstrated initiative, judgment, and organizational skills, with the ability to provide work direction to staff, manage multiple responsibilities, make informed decisions, and carry actions through to completion

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

San Diego State University

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San Diego State University is a public institution offering diverse educational experiences. It is a sub-organization of California State University.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16M
Key Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Science FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-06-01Grant· $5M

Leadership Team

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Leslie Levinson
CFO
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Amy Weiss
Professor of Journalism
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