Coordinator of Student Development - University Housing

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Residential Student Experience, the Coordinator of Student Development (CSD) is a full-time, live-in role with primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more of our residential neighborhoods and student leader teams. Core functions include student leader supervision, inter housing counsel advisory, resident engagement and support, on-call/crisis support, and student conduct adjudication.

Department Summary

University Housing is a department within Student Affairs that provides enhanced and quality campus experience for students living on campus. We strive for excellence in our administrative operations, our facilities, student learning, and community building. There is a strong departmental commitment to excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to decision-making, student development, and fostering campus belonging.
•  Ability to interpret, communicate, and apply policies, procedures, program rules, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications within a diverse population along with strong listening and interpretive skills, and the ability to deal positively with unexpected developments and diverse perspectives in and outside the University.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.

A master’s degree, by date of hire, in a job related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,996 Per Year

Classification Range: $60,996 - $86,736 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnic