Leadership Development Coordinator

Job no: 529110
Department: Office of the Dean of Students
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary
Leadership Development Coordinator
Classified as: Student Services Professional III

Full-time position available on or after July 15, 2023

Under general supervision of the Director of Student Leadership & Development, the Leadership Development Coordinator will support the educational and experiential programs of Student Leadership and Development. The incumbent provides leadership, direction, and support for a comprehensive leadership development program for a wide range of the Stanislaus State student community: all students interested in exploring and developing their leadership skills, general members of recognized student organizations (including Fraternity and Sorority organizations), and recognized student organization officers. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating civic engagement opportunities, implementing transition programs, and supporting large-scale campus-wide programs and general programs and initiatives.

Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:

Develop a comprehensive leadership development program inclusive of Stanislaus State's diverse student population, including leadership development, certificate program, workshops, group and individual leadership consultations and advising conferences, and support for other campus-wide student leadership development training initiatives.

Align leadership programs to be consistent with the Leadership Programs CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education) standards.

Provide group and individual leadership consultations and advising and support other campus-wide student leadership development initiatives.

Chair the annual Dr. Marvalene Hughes Leadership Conference Planning Committee and coordinate the implementation of the conference for Stanislaus State and community college students.

In partnership with the Coordinator for Student Organizations, provide innovative leadership development workshops to support student organization leaders throughout the academic year.

Direct the planning and implementation of the annual University Student Leadership Awards.

Assist with the planning and implementing major campus-wide programs as part of the Student Life and Programming Committee (i.e., Campus Programming, Speaker Series, Warrior Day, Stan Week, Homecoming Week, etc.)

Serve as the work lead for the Leadership Development Intern and Student Assistant.

Develop solutions and make decisions regarding the programmatic and logistical provisions needed. Independently problem-solve on the day of programs/events and respond to issues quickly and effectively.

Establish, interpret, and evaluate program procedures to ensure uniformity and risk reduction.

Compile, track, and reconcile all program budget expenses and receipts.

Research and apply for additional leadership development funding (e.g., Instructionally Related Activities - IRA grants).

Develop programs and materials that facilitate the integration of first-year and transfer students into the University community. Conduct research on best practices associated with transition programming and events.

Coordinate campus events and workshops in the first eight weeks of the semester designed to introduce students to university traditions, create opportunities for developing strong connections to the campus community, and provide on-time delivery of information and resources that provide a solid foundation for students' success.

Work collaboratively with the university community to create a welcoming and engaging environment to integrate students into campus life.

Partner with the university Transition Communication Committee to implement communication strategies that will benefit first-year and transfer students and provide timely delivery of crucial information from admission to graduation to increase student persistence.

Serve as the Chair of the Warrior Welcome Week Committee and collaborate with ASI and campus departments to implement events and programs.

Coordinate with University Communications to create communications and marketing for Fall and Spring Warrior Welcome Weeks.

Serve as the work lead for the Transition Programs Intern and Transition Leaders.

Create and implement a student peer program that complements existing programs pairing upper-class students with new students to provide peer support as they transition to the university.

Plan and implement targeted family engagement and community events such as family day/weekend, community seminars, Family Portal, posts, newsletters, etc.

Develop and coordinate a civic engagement strategy with services and opportunities that build community; promote equity, diversity, and inclusion grounded in strengths-based practice.

Cultivate relationships with community businesses, schools, and social organizations across diverse communities to establish an active network of community resources and volunteers.

Create and maintain a repository of volunteer opportunities utilizing WarriorLife and the Student Leadership & Development website as appropriate. Oversee communications for civic engagement opportunities.

Serve as the liaison with community partners, student organizations, campus groups, and students for volunteer events and service projects.

Coordinate one annual civic engagement event.

Organize and implement Constitution Day for the campus on/near September 17th.

Design and facilitate servant leadership programs.

Work in partnership with the Director of the Office of Service-Learning to identify volunteer sites and protocols.

Participate in the formation and implementation of departmental goals and objectives. Review and analyze existing department policies/procedures and make modifications, as needed.

Responsible for setting student learning objectives/outcomes for programs based upon student needs and university, divisional and departmental priorities.

Initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with various campus departments, student organizations, faculty, and staff.

Develop intentional assessment practices to address the needs of each community and create action steps to meet those intended outcomes.

Prepare reports and data analysis as directed.

Support other Student Leadership and Development programs and events as requested.

Serve on Division of Student Affairs and University committees as appointed.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.
Experience: Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field.

Three years of progressive experience in collegiate student affairs, leadership development, civic engagement, or transition on a college campus.

Experience with programming and event planning. Experience creating and implementing leadership programs and activities for students.

Experience facilitating and presenting workshops and leadership training.

Experience with supporting and advising students on a college campus.

Skilled in various Microsoft Office programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.

General knowledge of research and interview techniques.

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 interpretive information through interviews.

Ability to reason logically; ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentation based on these data.

Ability to recognize multicultural, multi-sexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.

Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.

General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures, activities and practices of the program area to which assigned.

General knowledge of individual counseling techniques.

General knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the overall operation, functions, programs, organizational procedures, and activities of the campus.

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.

Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.

Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.

Ability to 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.

Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals to include faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, and other private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range
Anticipated salary will be $5,025 - $5,300 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full Student Services Professional III range: $5,025 - $7,159 per month

Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Bargaining Unit: 4 Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

Application Deadline
Open until filled, screening began July 14, 2023 (Applications will be screened at the discretion of the university.)

Criminal Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Additional Information
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus 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 document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

To apply, visit https://careers.csustan.edu/st/en-us/job/529110/leadership-development-coordinator

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About California State University, Stanislaus

California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, along with a doctorate in educational leadership. The University is a proud member of the 23-campus California State University system.California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves ...more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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