Santos Manuel Student Union
California State University, San Bernardino
Associate Director of Student Services and Philanthropic Giving
Anticipated Hiring Range : $71,328 - $86,400 annually
Target Start Date : September 30, 2024
Employment Status : At Will Employee, Benefits Eligible, Santos Manuel Student Union
Location : California State University, San Bernardino
Hours per week : 40 Hours (Exempt)
About Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB
This is not a state position)
The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU), through its programs and facilities is a focal point of the campus where students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni and guests develop an enduring connection to the university.
As a campus social hub, the SMSU assists in the retention and development of students, while encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural pluralism, gender equity, and ethnic diversity.
We accomplish this by providing a variety of cultural, social, educational and recreational activities, which create an environment conducive to personal growth and development.
Planned activities also provide students with leadership opportunities and employment, which promotes an active learning experience as well as relaxation, entertainment, and social interaction.
As the meeting place on campus for students and organizations, the facilities provide a comfortable and relaxing environment that embodies the delivery of services important to the university community.
As a bridge between formal learning and life experience, co-curricular activities coordinated by the SMSU serve as a training ground for development of student leaders.
Employment Summary
Full-Time, non-exempt position.
Work Schedule
This is a regular, full-time, hourly position. Willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary in order to respond to emergency / urgent situations is required.
This may include working extended hours, evenings, weekends and some holidays.
Under the direction of the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Executive Director, the SMSU Associate Director of Student Services and Philanthropic Giving is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing programs and initiatives to meet the diverse needs of our students by coordinating programs and services developed by Program Board, The Rancho Mirage Student Center (RMSC), the Graduate Student Success Center (GSSC), the Interfaith Center and the Financial Literacy Center (FLC);
planning, implementing and assessing SMSU / RecWell fundraising efforts to provide for organizational needs; serve as lead programmer and SMSU representative for campus, division, and department wide programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Leads the coordination of SMSU student services programs and services, assists the Executive Director in assessing the educational and supportive needs of offices and departments.
- Coordinates all programs, services, and administrative functions for the RMSC, GSSC, FLC, Interfaith Center and Program Board.
- Recruits, trains, and evaluates the RMSC, GSSC, FLC, Interfaith Center and Program Board staff.
- Serves as a Student Union liaison with campus programming entities and represents the Student Union by serving on various campus wide and division wide committees.
- Represents the SMSU on campus-wide and division wide programs and initiatives.
- Responsible for the fiscal management of the RMSC, GSSC, FLC, Interfaith Center and Program Board.
- Prepares annual budget requests and quarterly budget requests for the RMSC, GSSC, FLC, Interfaith Center and Program Board.
Monitors the budget and handles budgetary issues appropriately.
- Oversees the production of events, including planning, contracting, publicity, and program evaluation.
- Attends events during the daytime, evening and weekend hours to ensure event plans are implemented.
- Prepares monthly programming reports for the Student Union Board of Directors.
- Investigates and initiates new program related services.
- Ensures compliance of all Student Union and related university policies and procedures.
- Works in conjunction with the CSUSB Office of Philanthropic Giving to foster partnerships and ensure SMSU and campus success.
- Establishes funding objectives for the organization, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals as determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Maintains a list of potential donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
- Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public in collaboration with the Office of Philanthropic Giving.
- Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding to meet fundraising objectives as determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization as determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors in collaboration with the Office of Philanthropic Giving.
- Partners with the Office of Philanthropic Giving to ensure that potential donors are approached strategically and coordinated in alignment with the Office of Philanthropic Giving.
- Attends Office of Philanthropic Giving meetings as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director to ensure the success of campus and department objectives and initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages the Graduate Student Success Coordinator, Program Board Coordinator, RMSC Coordinator and the staff at the Financial Literacy Center.
This individual may indirectly supervise student assistants in the Interfaith Center, Graduate Student Success Center, and Program Board.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / License / Credential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related program from a four-year college or university; and two years program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills