Housing Stability Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

San Diego State University’s Basic Needs Center and Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) is looking for a Housing Stability Coordinator to support students facing housing crises and lead the SDSU Rapid Re-Housing program. If you're passionate about helping students navigate challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students experiencing housing insecurity by assessing their situations and creating action plans.
• Lead the SDSU Rapid Re-Housing program, conducting intake assessments and coordinating with community partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to find housing solutions and navigate university systems.
• Evaluate housing resources in San Diego County to connect students with the best opportunities.
• Promote the program and manage communication with community and campus partners.
• Provide financial guidance in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office to resolve students’ financial crises.
• Comply as a mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Help students achieve housing stability and succeed at SDSU.
• Work with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
• Gain valuable expertise in housing resources, case management, and program evaluation.
• Build relationships with local housing agencies and organizations.
• Be part of a team that values inclusivity and equity.

Be part of a team that is committed to supporting students and making a real difference. Apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Student Financial Resource sub-division within the Division of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity includes the Student Financial Center, Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Office, and Basic Needs/Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT). This sub-division provides student-centered services in a transparent, regulated, and compliance-driven environment under the leadership of an Assistant Vice President.

The Basic Needs department supports campus initiatives by offering a wellness hub for workshops and one-on-one case management with ECRT. It addresses financial wellness, nutrition, CalFresh education, and more. The Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) helps students facing food, housing, or financial crises by connecting them with on- and off-campus resources and supporting long-term solutions for their academic success.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”

For more information regarding the Basic Needs Center, click here .

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in case management.
• Experience supporting individuals in crisis situations.
• Experience collaborating with community resources.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Experience working with state-funded programs and reporting procedures is preferred.
• Experience assisting individuals facing housing insecurity or displacement is preferred.
• Experience working in educational settings or with young adult populations is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,276 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,276 - $7,517 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 6, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is 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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Dec 13 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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