Student Programs & Events Coordinator
(Student Services Professional III)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,540 - $5,817 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

 Area of consideration is limited to on-campus, state funded employees only.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Reporting and supervised by the Director of the Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, the Student Programs and Event Coordinator performs highly complex professional Student Services work including advising the Richter Center Student Leaders program, which include the SERVE Committee, Alternative Break, and other student leadership programs. This position develops, plans, promotes, assesses, and oversees a wide variety of detailed and diverse projects and programs related to student development, community engagement and service-learning. This includes critical analysis of these projects and programs which may lead to policy and guidelines changes and consideration of the impact changes have on other areas. The Student Services Personnel recruits and supervises Richter Center Student Leaders, the Special Projects Student Assistant, the Special Projects Intern, and the Recruitment Student Assistant. Intermittent evening and weekend work required.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices in community engagement and service-learning.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in Student Services field.
• General knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of organizational, personnel, and program management.
• General knowledge of research and interview techniques.
• General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior, advising and counseling.
• Knowledge of computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages. (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, social media).
• General knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.
  • Skills/Ability to:
    • Excellent English oral and written communication skills with ability to develop and deliver effective presentations, trainings and/or workshops.
    • Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
    • Advise students individually and in groups on complex student‑related matters and determine appropriate courses of action.
    • Reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems.
    • Plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations.
    • Analyze and define complex organizational, policy or procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action.
    • Understand roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships, motivations, and goals of the members of the organization served.
    • Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and harmonious working relationships in circumstances which involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view.
    • Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters.
    • Ability to serve as a resource to students, staff and the community in responding to inquiries and providing detailed information concerning campus news and events.
    • Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects under competing deadlines and maintain flexibility in response to constantly shifting priorities.
    • Perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
    • Ability to conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of operations and systems to enhance processes to meet programmatic goals.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Services, Higher Education Administration or other related areas may be substituted for one-year professional experience.
  • A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance, or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience.

Department Summary

The Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning is responsible for coordinating the university’s community engagement and service-learning efforts. We are dedicated to improving the education and development of our students and helping create a better community through service and learning.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by November 30, 2025 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)