Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
This position will perform complex student and student organization advisement, leadership training, and major event supervision to maximize opportunities for co-curricular student involvement and enhance retention of students. This position will develop and implement out-of-classroom programs and services that educates CSULB students about ethical leadership, cultural awareness, and positive social change.
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024 and 2025.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, advise, and develop student organizations - Advises assigned student organizations with regard to program planning, including goal setting, establishing time-lines for complex programs, budgeting and fundraising, monitoring, approving and securing Associated Student Grants, volunteer recruitment and development, interpretation and enforcement of relevant University policies and procedures, program implementation and evaluation.
- Design and implement educational leadership programs to enhance the student learning experience using a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework.
- Works proactively with other members of the department to address student life issues and SLD major programs such as, but not limited to, Student Leadership Summit, Celebration of Leadership, and Make a Difference Day.
Department
Student Life and Development
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Classification
Student Services Professional II
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,083 - $5,619 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,083 - $7,228 per month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate is a student-focused higher education professional with demonstrated expertise in advising and supporting student organizations through all phases of program development, including strategic planning, goal setting, budgeting, fundraising, event implementation, and assessment. They possess strong knowledge of university policies, risk management practices, and student development theory, enabling them to effectively guide student leaders while ensuring compliance and safety for programs and events. Skilled in collaboration and relationship building, they maintain productive partnerships with faculty advisors, department leadership, campus departments, and external stakeholders to advocate for student needs and enhance co-curricular learning opportunities.
The successful candidate demonstrates excellent communication, counseling, and conflict-resolution abilities, helping to mediate sensitive situations and foster positive outcomes among students, faculty, and administrators. They are experienced in developing and delivering leadership programs, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, conducting assessments and special projects, and using data to enhance student engagement and retention. Additionally, they are a collaborative team member who contributes to major campus programs, provides appropriate referrals to university resources, participates actively in departmental activities, and upholds responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority by ensuring timely reporting of Clery Act-related incidents.
The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse campus community, consistently adheres to university policies and standards—including safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination practices—and is committed to fostering an inclusive, positive student experience while supporting the university’s vision of excellence.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
Preferred:
• Master's in Counseling, student personnel or other related social sciences highly preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License preferred. Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
• Demonstrated experience working in a university setting advising student clubs and organizations and developing and planning out of classroom co-curricular activities and programs for college students.
• Demonstrated programming skills, preferably in student leadership.
• Demonstrated experience problem-solving across University departments and with external governing bodies.
Application Procedures
Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Campus Security Authority: This position serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and Executive Order 1107. Incumbent is required to promptly report allegations of Clery qualifying crimes that occur within a campus’ Clery geography.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
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.