Coordinator for the Umoja Center for Pan African Academic Excellence Enrollment Management and Student Success
Job #538700
First Review Date: Monday, June 3, 2024
Open Until Filled
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(Job #538700) Student Services Professional II - 11/12 months, Coordinator for the Umoja Center for Pan African Academic Excellence, Salary Range: $4,438 - $6,310 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 11/12 pay plan (work 11 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12 months) permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Department of Enrollment Management and Student Success. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .
Position Summary: Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of the Umoja Center for Pan African Academic Excellence is responsible for promoting an inclusive culture of student success while providing the inspiration, role modeling, vision, direction, community, and academic support needed to assist students in achieving their personal and professional goals. This position oversees the Umoja Center which resides under the umbrella of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Lead Work and Supervision - 30% The Coordinator for Umoja will be responsible for coordinating the center's operations, academic success strategies, facilitating and developing leadership development activities and assessment for students as well as facilitating a sense of community among those students who spend time in the center.
The coordinator with provide lead oversite to student assistants in Umoja and professional development opportunities.
The Coordinator will work closely with and participate in major programs and events with the Coordinators of the Latinx Center for Academic Excellence, the MultiCultural Center and the Native American Center for Academic Excellence to ensure the achievement of desired student learning outcomes. The Coordinator for Umoja will submit semester and yearly program reviews and will conduct assessments to inform continuous quality improvement. The Coordinator for Umoja will develop and maintain position descriptions and will help in the hiring process and orientation, train and mentor student employees as needed. They will serve the diverse needs of the university community and will participate on appropriate university committees to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of students.
Academic Mentoring and Retention Support - 35% The Coordinator for Umoja will take the lead in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs, workshops, presentations, academic success strategies, retreats, and socio-cultural co-curricular education programs for students. The Coordinator for Umoja will provide academic mentoring and guidance for students participating in Umoja, will track student progress, oversee peer mentors, provide lead work direction to student assistants, and will be responsible for communication and outreach to keep students engaged and participating in the programs of Umoja.
Cultural Learning and Student Development - 20% The Coordinator for Umoja will provide historical context, continuity, and knowledge to support programs that enhance students personal, social-cultural, and professional development and growth. The Coordinator for Umoja) will develop, implement, and refine program activities with an emphasis on academics, career and personal planning and development, transitional issues affecting students, time management and effective communication. The Coordinator for Umoja will coordinate and collaborate with academic units and campus community partners to provide a full range of academic programming that promotes the success of African American students.
The Coordinator for Umoja participates in local, regional, state, and national organizations on student success and stays current on educational trends, studies, and best practices on retention/completion strategies for Black identified students.
The Coordinator for Umoja will ensure that students are aware of new opportunities, resources, programs, policies, and procedures at Cal Poly Humboldt, and will promote student participation in sponsored events and activities designed to enrich and enhance their personal and social well-being.
Campus Resources and Outreach Support - 10% The Coordinator for Umoja will take the lead in promoting resources and outreach with other units and departments at Cal Poly Humboldt, including the Learning Center, Academic and Career Advising Center, Educational Opportunity Program, Admissions and Housing and Residence Life. The Coordinator for Umoja will collaborate with academic partner units regarding specific retention strategies targeting students who may be at risk for leaving Cal Poly Humboldt and will serve as a resource within the campus and local community.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5%Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include: - Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of the program to which assigned.
- general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
- General knowledge of research and interview techniques.
- General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
- Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
- Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
- Ability to obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
- Ability to reason logically.
- Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
- Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required.
- Ability to recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.
- Ability to rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions, and programs of the campus to which assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.
- Diversity statement: Demonstrated intercultural communication skills.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences.
- Demonstrated experience working with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education.
- Knowledge of current research and practice in active and inclusive higher education practices.
- An understanding of the dynamics of diversity in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in all levels of your work.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of the above required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through: Experience: The equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Credentials: Valid CA class C Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with African American students in a higher education setting. Priority will be given to applicants who have overcome barriers similar to those confronting Cal Poly Humboldt’s student population of low-income, first-generation college students. Working knowledge of counseling and advising techniques, standards, and practices of student services within institutions of higher education. General knowledge of proven retention, persistence, and matriculation strategies specific to the needs of African American students General knowledge of methods and problems of organizational and program management General knowledge of research and interview techniques General knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the
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- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is on Monday, June 3, 2024. This position is open until filled.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
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Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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Class Code: 3082
Publication Date: May 20, 2024
Advertised: May 20 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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