Assistant Director, Native Resource Center (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of the NRC leads innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach to identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aimed at improving student outreach, academic success, leadership and professional development, inclusion, retention, and overall student experience, particularly for Native and Indigenous students. This role requires creative leadership, strategic planning, and vision to support the academic and public service mission of San Diego State University.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development and execution of programs and practices to enhance student outreach and yield.
• Foster academic success, leadership, and professional development among students.
• Promote inclusion and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity, Division of Academic Affairs, SDSU Auxiliaries, students, staff, and campus/community partners to implement training, programs, and services.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to students and a resource to faculty and staff on campus.
• Respond to sensitive equity, crisis, and individualized issues related to Native students.
• Work with graduate students, interns, and student assistants to design and deliver programs promoting leadership development, equity, multicultural education, and social equality.
• Address the intersectionality of identities such as gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, and ability.
• Promote the NRC and raise awareness of Native American and Indigenous excellence and student concerns through events, programs, written materials, and representation on campus-wide committees.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting Native and Indigenous students and have the skills to lead and inspire, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a significant impact on our campus community. Apply now!

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2026 with the possibility of reappointment.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
•  Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 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.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advance notice

Department Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University. Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Communications Services; Counseling & Psychological Services; Cultural and Identity Centers; Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Military Veterans Program; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth, and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty, and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leade