Program Coordinator, Native American Indigenous Student Success Center

Job no: 531257 Work type: Staff Location: San José Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location) Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Program Director for the Native American Indigenous Student Success Center (NAISSC), the Program Coordinator is responsible for providing support with the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of student success programs and workshops that serve Native American Indigenous students.
The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with internal and external partners that will make it possible for programs and activities to be sustained, understanding the importance of creating and maintaining partnerships with Tribal leaders in the community.
The Program Coordinator will support the center’s efforts in working collaboratively with SJSU’s NAI staff and faculty affinity group, the Native American Student Organization, and the Native American Indigenous Studies department.
The Program Coordinator will use NAI paradigms and pedagogical practices to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate NAI student undergraduate and graduate student leaders in a manner that empowers them to lead their special projects, maintain daily center operations and allows them to understand cultural values to serve Indigenous people at SJSU.
Create a welcoming and culturally sustaining space within the center that values, respects, and promotes an appreciation for the diverse NAI communities.
The Program Coordinator will manage the center’s marketing and communication efforts, including developing and distributing the weekly e-newsletter, creating flyers, managing social media content, and updating website content.
The Program Coordinator will lead the center’s outreach efforts by coordinating and hosting campus visits with pre-collegiate programs, schools, Tribal groups and organizations, and other community organizations.
Additionally, Program Coordinator will participate in yield efforts throughout the academic year, including visiting schools off-site and participating in SJSU’s Admitted Spartan Day and LA to the Bay Event.
The Program Coordinator will also assist with summer orientation efforts which may include offering presentations, workshops, and resource tabling.
Lastly, the Program Coordinate assists the Program Director with managing the fiscal budget.
This includes keeping a record of all center expenditures, creating Purchase Orders, Payments, etc.
Key Responsibilities Assist with the development, planning, coordination, and assessment of multiple academic-affirming and culturally sustaining Indigenous student success programs, events, activities, and workshops designed to support student transition and retention.
Collaborate with campus and community entities on events and programs that promote an assets-based approach to working with NAI students and further an understanding of Indigenous people.
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with affinity NAI groups, including recognized student organizations, the NAI staff/faculty affinity group, Native American Studies, and Tribal leaders and organizations to enhance center presence in the NAI student community.
Participate in and/or lead meetings and program planning committees to implement programming plans and identify additional collaborative partnerships for promoting and executing NAISSC efforts and initiatives.
Responsible for maintaining records and summary reports of all NAI Student Success Center programming, activities, and events to be submitted monthly.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, directing, supervising, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate student staff leaders.
Supervise, guide, and coach student staff leaders in their social, leadership, academic, and identity development; Support and advocate for students’ holistic well-being.
Develop a comprehensive training curriculum for student staff professional development and growth.
Provide consultation and support the needs of students and make referrals to the appropriate resources on and off campus.
Stay informed through higher education literature and research regarding retention and institutional policies and procedures.
Especially Indigenous-focused literature and research that can be used to inform approaches of NAISSC.
Provide support, advocacy, intervention, and referrals to students needing retention services and resources.
Coordinates day-to-day NAI Student Success Center operations, including front-desk coverage, event calendar management, and scheduling.
Provide administrative support, including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, faxing, and filing documents.
Assist in developing culturally appropriate marketing and communication materials such as flyers, emails, newsletters, posters, presentations, brochures, videos, websites, podcasts, and social media platforms.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of and skill working with Native American Indigenous student communities.
Deep knowledge and understanding of Indigenous paradigms to support NAI college students.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse, multicultural environment.
Knowledge of assessment techniques and ability to develop cohesive reports.
Ability to use a broad range of computer skills and software.
Ability to prepare documents, including operations manuals and procedures, program and activity schedules, proposals, and monitor budgets.
Ability to conceptualize program functions and procedures and implement those relevant to improving program efficiency.
Apply judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality in performing complex tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply high-level analytical skills to take effective action while independently carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Ability to promote, organize and facilitate group meetings.
Ability to keep supervisor informed about goal progress and relevant campus partner initiatives.
Ability to recommend initiatives and changes to improve the quality of services/programs.
Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple work priorities and organize various projects, and to follow safety and confidentiality protocols.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends Required Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by 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.
A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Higher Education, or related field.
2-3 years of experience working with Native American Indigenous students.
2 years of program coordinating experience in a college setting or working with NAI youth.
Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in higher education.
Experience hiring, training, and supervising student staff.
Experience with developing and implementing retention initiatives for historically underrepresented students focused on closing the graduation gap.
Compensation Classification: Student Services Professional III Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,025/month CSU Salary Range: $5,025/month - $7,159/month San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
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