Assistant Coordinator for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity (Student Services Professional IA)

Position Summary

This position offers a unique training opportunity for emerging student affairs professionals through a dual appointment. The selected candidate will hold two concurrent roles, including one within the Residential Education Office, designed to foster professional growth and hands-on experience in student affairs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the health, safety, and security of residence halls by assisting with the coordination of front desk operations.
• Engaging students in meaningful co-curricular activities, such as Coordinated Care Advising, Student Life Advising, campus events, late-night alternative programming, leadership development, and community service initiatives.

This role requires residency in an on-campus apartment and enrollment in a full-time graduate program as a condition of employment. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the PELSA graduate program.

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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 appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June 2026 as the anticipated off month.
• This position is designated as non-exempt under FLSA and is 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 Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and Dean of Students is responsible for supervising, monitoring, and implementing programs and services that have a direct impact on orientation, transition, and student retention. These programs and services are designed to ease the transition to the University and enhance student involvement/participation in university organizations. The Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and Dean of Students promotes student rights and encourages citizenship responsibility among students. They also facilitate the development of orientation, transition, and retention initiatives.

Campus Life Subdivision

The Campus Life subdivision is committed to working closely with the Postsecondary Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Student Affairs master’s program to cultivate professional, experiential learning opportunities for graduate students. This training position is intended to provide a robust, hybrid experience within Campus Life at SDSU, ultimately preparing student affairs professionals while enhancing student services. The subdivision includes the Residential Education Office, Student Life, Center for Student Organizations & Activities, Pierce Greek Life Center, Esports Engagement Center,  Co-Curricular Programs and Student Support, Campus Assistance, Response, Engagement, and Support (CARES) program, Center for Commuter Life, Glazer Center for Leadership & Service, SDSU Connects, Office of New Student and Parent Programs, Program Evaluation, Compliance, & Assessment, and Career Services, and Assistant Deans for Student Affairs.

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students promotes student engagement, development, and success. We provide a balanced university experience for our diverse community through teaching, advising, and programming.

The Office of the Dean of Students includes Student Life, which is composed of the Center for Student Organizations & Activities, Esports Engagement Center, and Pierce Greek Life Center, and Co-Curricular Programs & Student Support, which is composed of the CARES program, Center for Commuter Life, Glazer Center for Leadership & Service, and SDSU Connects.

Residential Education Office

The Residential Education Office (REO) is designated as the University department responsible for planning and administering Residential Education programs and services including those in traditional residence halls and apartment complexes. The Residential Education Office serves to enhance student life and success through a comprehensive living-learning experience that provides academic and personal support, contact with faculty, educational programs, community activities, student leadership development and multicultural learning opportunities.

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