Job Title

Education Access Coordinator

Classification

Student Services Professional IB

AutoReqId

536246

Department

Veteran’s Resource Center

Sub-Division

Student Retention

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,066 - $5,752 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,066 - $4,277 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in-demand comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking 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.
About the Position:

The Veterans Resource Center at Cal State Fullerton supports military-connected students academically, personally, and professionally. We continuously engage with our students to meet them wherever they are and to guide them along their path toward success. We believe that only through unity can we hope to meet the varied needs of our students, which is why our center is and will continue to be an inclusive space for all. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Education Access Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB). 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 diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Veteran Resource Center (VRC), the Education Access Coordinator (EAC) assists with developing, coordinating and maintaining the VRC Ambassador program. This includes assisting the Director and staff with 1) Developing and overseeing the Ambassador Program workshop curriculum and training materials; 2) Collaborating with University Outreach and Extended Education for community college, military base resource fairs, and CSUF campus visits; 3) Supporting pre-admission advisement to prospective Veteran and military-connected student applicants; 4) Navigating the application, appeals, and exceptions process, academic major selection and preparation, pre-enrollment procedures, and transcript evaluations; 5) Serving as the point person with planning and hosting student intake related programs including, but not limited to a) Welcome Dinners; b) Veteran Orientations; c) Campus visits and tours; and 6) serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the CSUF VRC at local and regional veterans associations and organizations including, but not limited to, the Regions VII, VIII and IX, the Orange County Veteran and Military Families Committee (OCVMFC), and the Los Angeles Veterans Committee (LAVC).

The Education Access Coordinator also assists with hiring, training, and overseeing undergraduate or graduate student assistants that include student veteran ambassadors and peer advisors. Provides academic guidance to all potential and current student veterans as well as other military-connected students regarding requirements for graduation and for certification. Represents and promotes the campus and/or the system at programs for veterans and other military-connected individuals including community college military installations, and local nonprofits, as well as national conferences. Designs workshops, publications, program timelines, and training manuals. Coordinates with local area community college veteran affairs staff, military base education officers, and nonprofit education specialists. Conducts ongoing program assessment and development. Writes monthly and annual reports. Provides referrals and support the School Certifying Officials (SCOs) regarding the advising and certification of federal VA educational benefits. Supports the development, implementation, and management of all current and future VRC programs and services, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field plus one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent amounts of job-related, graduate level education may be substituted for the required experience. Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management. Working knowledge of research techniques, interview techniques, and the principles of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports. Ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures and activities and the overall organization. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

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

Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management in addition to experience with community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and resource collaboration. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports. Ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures and activities and the overall organization. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Preexisting knowledge, relationships and collaboration with the local and regional veteran community are also highly desirable. Pre-existing relationships to the local, state, and/or national veteran services networking including, but not limited to institutions of higher education (specifically community college VRC's), local military related non-profits, and veteran focused governmental agencies (United States and California Departments of Veterans Affairs).

Special Working Conditions

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

Military Service is considered specialized and relevant experience for this role and can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

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 a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).