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Associate Director for the Center for Student Organizations and Activities

Job No: 515572
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services


Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director for the Center for Student Organizations & Activities, the Associate Director for the Center for Student Organizations & Activities is responsible for supporting the management of student activities, aimed at campus engagement, inclusive diversity, campus community, and leadership development. The Associate Director will collaborate and coordinate programming efforts for multiple departments within the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, Associated Students and across campus. Some of the duties assigned to this position include supporting the Recognized Student Organization process for registration and event permits, expanding alternative programs on campus, managing staff, and collaborating with the departments across campus, including Associated Students, in coordinating and communicating student organization and departmental/divisional activities and events.

The Associate Director should be student-oriented, self-motivated, collaborative, organized, innovative, enthusiastic, creative, and able to communicate well with the students, faculty, staff, potential donors and members of the community. The incumbent will also facilitate expanded communications and collaborations with all campus entities. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, proficiency in desktop publishing, word processing and website concept development are required of the incumbent. Evening and weekend work are routinely part of this position.

For more information regarding Student Life and Leadership click here.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, at will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field is required
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in higher education or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising and/or counseling students in an academic and/or co-curricular setting
• Experience in the development, implementation and assessment of a variety of leadership, cultural and other student programs, events, and activities
• Experience supervising student and professional staff
• Experience in developing and managing multiple budgets and event coordination
• Experience working with diverse student populations in a large, urban diverse higher education setting
• Experience in development and assessment of student learning outcomes, including general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Extensive Leave benefits: 14 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
• Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
• An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
• California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.

SDSU Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University system wide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 22, 2022. To receive consideration, apply by July 21, 2022.

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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Casie Martinez at cmartinez12@sdsu.edu or 619-593-3953



Advertised: Jul 07, 2022 (9:00 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/515572/associate-director-for-the-center-for-student-organizations-and-activities







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