CSUN College Corp Manager (TUC - Student Affairs)

About The University Corporation

The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

 

Overview: The CSUN College Corps Manager serves as the primary administrator and strategic lead for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program at California State University, Northridge. This position is responsible for the overall management, implementation, and continuous improvement of a large-scale, equity-centered service program. The Manager ensures that the program reflects CSUN’s commitment to equity, cultural affirmation, and student success, while advancing community impact in the areas of K–12 education, food insecurity/basic needs, and climate action. The Manager oversees student recruitment and retention, community partnerships, staff supervision, compliance and reporting, and cross-campus collaboration to ensure high-quality student experiences and strong community outcomes.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):  

Program Leadership & Administration

* Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the College Corps program

* Oversee daily operations, program implementation, and continuous improvement efforts

* Ensure alignment with California Volunteers, AmeriCorps, and CSU/CSUN policies and requirements

* Develop and maintain program infrastructure, policies, and procedures

* Collaborates with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, and the Office of Community Engagement

 

Community Partnerships & Host Site Development

* Serve as the primary liaison to community host partners across the three priority service areas

* Develop, maintain, and expand partnerships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies

* Oversee host site recruitment, vetting, on-boarding, and works with the Office of Community Engagement to ensure completion of Service Agreements and S4 tracking

* Ensure host sites provide meaningful, supervised, and compliant service opportunities

* Conduct regular site visits and partner check-ins

 

Student Recruitment, Placement & Retention

* Lead recruitment strategies to build a diverse, equity-centered cohort of Fellows

* Oversee application, selection, and placement processes

* Ensure equitable access and participation of Students and partner with the Office of Financial Aid to ensure eligibility and aid packaging

* Monitor student progress, retention, and completion of required service hours

* Support placement matching aligned with student goals and community needs

 

Supervision & Staff Management 

* Supervise program staff, including: Program Coordinator, MSW Interns (in partnership with supervisors)       

* Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluation

* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team environment

 

Student Support, Training & Cohort Development 

* Ensure Fellows receive structured on-boarding, training, and ongoing professional development

* Support implementation of leadership development, reflection, and community-building activities

* Oversee support structures including MSW intern mentoring and peer mentorship (Year 2+)

* Promote culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices

 

Compliance, Data Management & Reporting

* Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including: hour tracking (e.g., S4 system), training requirements, stipend eligibility

* Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting

* Prepare required reports for California Volunteers and Student Affairs End of Year Reports

* Monitor program performance metrics and outcomes

 

Budget & Fiscal Oversight 

* Monitor program budget in collaboration with TUC Budgeting team

* Ensure accurate and compliant use of funds

* Support financial reporting and reconciliation processes

* Ensure that living allowance payments are administered accurately

 

Other Duties 

* Participate in division-wide meetings

 

Qualifications:   

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, public administration, or related field

* 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, student services, community engagement, or related area

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