Job Title

Academic Support Programs Coordinator

Classification

Student Services Professional III

Auto Req. ID

556224

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,540 - $7,893 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,540 - $6,128 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek 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.  

Department

The department of Supplemental Instruction (SI) within the Division of Academic Affairs is a learning support program that provides weekly group study sessions for students taking bottleneck, key gateway, or historically difficult courses. It is led by exceptional students who have mastered the course materials. The Supplemental Instruction leaders are trained to facilitate group sessions where students can meet to improve their understanding of the course materials, review and discuss important concepts, develop study strategies, and prepare for exams. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Academic Support Programs Coordinator (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 inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Academic Support, the Academic Support Programs Coordinator coordinates the operations of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program and the University Learning Center (ULC). Works closely with the Director and Assistant Director and collaborates with university partners, including colleges, academic departments, and other campus programs to identify courses and students who can benefit from SI and ULC support services. Under the guidance of the Director of Academic Support, the Academic Support Programs Coordinator works closely with program staff in planning and facilitating ongoing SI and ULC support and serves as the staff point person to ULC tutors and embedded tutors, as well as the SI leaders and senior leaders. Supports recruitment, interviewing, training, oversight, and evaluation of one hundred fifty plus SI leaders, tutors, and student assistants. In addition, the Academic Support Programs Coordinator supports  in the data collection and analysis to evaluate and assess SI and ULC utilization, program effectiveness, and student outcomes. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in coordinating assessment practices for academic support programs. Familiarity with SI mission, operation, organizational structure, and certification/accreditation requirements. Experience with data analytics and technology tools as they relate to planning and data-driven program development and assessment. Knowledge of the unique challenges and experiences faced by students experiencing academic difficulty. Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.