Type of Appointment: Part-Time, Long-Term Temporary (1 Year)
Collective Bargaining Unit: Academic Professionals of California (APC) - Unit 4
Job Classification: Student Services Professional IB
Anticipated Hiring Range: $2,134.50, based on a full-time rate of $4,269 per month
Work Hours: Days and hours may vary due to operational needs. 20 hours per week.
Currently, the work schedule is Monday to Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
THE DEPARTMENT Cultural retention centers on college campuses make a powerful difference in student learning and retention and fosters an environment that promotes leadership development, critical thinking, a sense of belonging, cultural identity, and academic growth-all components for engagement in the learning process. This role will work with the Center for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment department in building and leading a standalone cultural retention center model and rooted in student success (critical learning and intersectional identity development, transformative justice, culturally relevant approaches to career readiness, coalition building, and social change).
Under general leadership of the respective coordinator, the assistant coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the signature program and educational activities/dialogues for the Native American Student Center, which supports the Native American students at Cal Poly Pomona.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Development & Implementation
- Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as student organization leaders, to implement signature programs, educational, social, recreational events, workshops, dialogues, seminars, lectures, orientations; mentorship/peer-to-peer program and curriculum, as applicable.
- Works with center coordinator to initiate, implement and develop activities/workshops to for success strategies for faculty and students.
- Responsible for enforcing all university and campus activities policies, rules, expectations, and guidelines.
- Publications and materials such as Center newsletter and other publicity.
- Develop and implement plans to market, promote, and publicize programs to the campus community.
- Assists in coordination and delivery of equity, diversity, inclusion education.
Leadership and Student Support
- Meet regularly with Lead; follow up on action items as appropriate.
- Performs various administrative duties in collaboration with Retention Coordinator and/or Associate Director, such as maintaining and monitoring fiscal records, processing paperwork, and recommending office procedures; assists with facilities management.
- Leads the work of Social Justice Leader (student programmers/staff) including hiring, training, and directly working on signature programs, educational workshops/dialogues.
- Participate in professional organizations and keep abreast of new developments in student success coaching, postsecondary access and equity programs, student development, retention theory, research, and practice.
- Provides back-up support when needed to Lead/Cultural & Identity Centers.
Student Retention & Support
- Provide supplemental personalized one-to-one strength-based academic coaching to Native American/Indigenous students and other underrepresented, first-generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and Pell-Eligible scholars.
- Increase student scholars' navigational capital by facilitating referrals to appropriate campus offices (i.e., Bronco Advising Center, Dean of Students Office, Financial Aid, Counseling & Psychological Services) and provide follow-up and advocacy to enhance their university experience as needed.
- Utilize CPP Connect (institutional student academic information system) to schedule coaching sessions, assess student academic progress, celebrate academic milestones, and align interest to career exploration (i.e., internships, registered campus organizations, etc.).
- Support students by providing information, referrals, and other assistance by explaining university policies procedures and regulations.
Program Evaluation and Data Collection
- Collects data and assists in assessing needs of student scholars, evaluating, effectiveness of programs; recommends changes, prepares reports.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Takes part in departmental committees and services on-campus/community.
- Take part in personal development activities as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - 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. 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.
- Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one (1) year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.
- Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.
- Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Ethnic Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Education/Counseling or related field.
- Enrolled in a local Master’s/Doctoral Program.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the public, students, faculty, staff and external agencies.
- Good organizational skills, oral, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of issues related to underrepresented, first-generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and Pell-Eligible scholars.
- Strong desired to increase knowledge of program development, assessment, and student support.
- Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success.
We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.
More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website.
Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ .
Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ .
CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the
APC bargaining unit, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum
$4,269 and maximum
$6,040 per month. Please refer back to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.
Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .
Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf .
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster .
Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices .
Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement .
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Advertised: Aug 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 29 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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