Coordinator, Student Leadership Development Programs

Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Life and Leadership, the Coordinator for Student Leadership Development Programs works with the Director to create and implement a comprehensive leadership development program for CSUN students.

The incumbent plans and executes leadership development programs grounded in leadership theories and philosophies including, but not limited to, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, CliftonStrengths, the Relational Leadership Model, and the Social Change Model.

• Collaborates with campus partners across academic and student affairs to facilitate workshops for students and student organization groups, and coordinates the annual Matador Involvement Center Leadership conference.
• Supports University and department efforts, initiatives, programs, and etc. that advance equity and diversity at the University, and serves as a lead for assigned student assistants and / or graduate assistants.
• Assists in training department staff on the complaint review process, how to conduct investigations and use conduct management software, and refers alleged Title IX violations to the Office of Equity and Compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related, is preferred.
• Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience; including one year in student development programs preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience advising and / or coordinating programs related to civic engagement, volunteerism, service, involvement, leadership, and / or student organizations preferred.
• Experience giving presentations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of : the principles, practices, and trends of the Student Services field; the policies, procedures, and practices of the program area to which assigned;

the principles of individual and group behavior, and individual counseling techniques. Thorough knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned.

Knowledge of student development theories and ability to apply theories to student leadership development. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.

• Ability to : analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters;
• determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature;
• interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action;

carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification : Student Services Professional III / 3084 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE : $5276 - $5676 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is : $5276 - $7517 per month.
• HOURS : Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
30+ days ago