Coordinator, Southwest Asian and North African Resource Center (Student Services Professional III)

Job Title

Coordinator, Southwest Asian and North African Resource Center

Classification

Student Services Professional III

AutoReqId

544222

Department

Diversity Initiatives and Resource Center

Division

Diversity and Equity

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,276 - $7,517 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,276 - $5,750 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC) supports students by building communities that foster a sense of belonging, creating opportunities to engage in self-discovery and critical inquiry, and serving as a hub for resources in inclusive and affirming spaces. We create engagement opportunities that empower, educate, and activate students in the areas of social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Coordinator, Southwest Asian and North African Resource Center (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Our signature events include welcome events, community building and identity development, history and heritage month events, educational programming, and the end of year cultural recognition celebrations. The individual in this role should have a positive attitude, student-centered professional approach to their work, a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice, integrity, collaboration, flexibility, and compassion.

DIRC is housed in the Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion and an entity within the portfolio of the Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer.

Under the general direction of the Director of DIRC, the inaugural Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Resource Center Coordinator will have a working knowledge of students who identify as SWANA and their educational and social support needs, transitional issues, as they navigate the campus community. The individual in this role must be sensitive to potential problems so that assistance and resources can be secured to help mitigate additional challenges. The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities and operations of SWANA center which includes but not limited to management of center budgets, implementation of programs and services, evaluation, and assessment of SWANA programs, engagements with campus and community stakeholders, and the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of student assistant staff. The Coordinator will develop a strategic plan to enhance the Titan Experience for SWANA students through programs, services, and collaborations with campus stakeholders (e.g., Associate Student Incorporated (Inc.), SWANA ICC, SWANA Minor housed in the Department of Religious Studies, CAPS, Advancement, Faculty Staff Associations, and other relevant campus departments). The Coordinator will design, evaluate, assess, and implement all student progr