Job Title

Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator

Classification

Student Services Professional III

AutoReqId

538013

Department

Guardian Scholars Program

Sub-Division

Student Retention

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,025 - $7,159 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,025 - $5,559 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 Guardian Scholars program, housed within the Center for Scholars, at California State University Fullerton, provides comprehensive services to foster youth students to support their personal, academic, and professional success. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator (Student Services Professional III). 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 direction of the Center for Scholars (CFS) Director, the Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator serves as lead on in-take and resource allocation for Guardian Scholars at Cal State Fullerton. Supports the Guardian Scholars application process and stays current on eligibility/documentation requirements for services. Develops programs and services that promote community building and enhance the sense of belonging for all Guardian Scholars. In collaboration with CFS Assistant Director, coordinates the posting of scholarship awards, emergency grants, book vouchers, and other awards for Guardian Scholars. Collaborate with other CFS staff in the development of professional and skill development programs and workshops that will benefit Guardian Scholars and the CFS Scholar population at large. Facilitate Foster Friendly Ally Training and serve as consultant to other campus departments on how to create an inclusive campus environment for Guardian Scholars. Triage support as necessary with community agencies and other campus partners to support Guardian Scholars. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

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

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, education or related field. Three years of professional student service experience including experience advising students individually or in groups, as well as the analysis and resolution for complex student services problems. Strong collaboration and program management skills Excellent oral presentation and communication skills. Direct experience working with multiple student populations including former foster youth, adult learners, transfer students, parenting students, students of color, LGBTQIA , undocumented, and/or students with intersecting identities. Knowledge of trauma informed practices. Demonstrated understanding of the academic culture within and knowledge of relevant issues affecting public four-year institutions.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver's License.

Special Working Conditions

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

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.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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).