SWANA Center Coordinator
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Working Title: SWANA Center Coordinator
Classification Title: Student Services Professional III (SSP III)
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday June 22 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director SWANA Center the SWANA Center Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for coordinating planning implementing and evaluating programming for Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) students. The Coordinator oversees the day to day operations of the SWANA Center; coordinates the recruitment selection training and supervision of student assistants; and researches funding opportunities to enhance program offerings and coordinate grant writing and fundraising activities. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships within Sacramento State and the larger community to create and administer programs and services to meet the SWANA student success needs in alignment with the Graduation Initiative and the Universitys goals to advance graduation excellence.
The SWANA Center provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources information and opportunities to support learning; empowering students holistic academic and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; creating an interactive role for students and their families within the campus community and beyond; and fostering pride in Sacramento State.
FLSA:Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Anticipated Hiring Range:$ 5540 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$ 5540 per month- $ 7893per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base:Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours dependent on department needs
Department Information
The mission of the SWANA Center is to provide a place of belonging and inclusion within a safe and supportive environment that promotes student success diversity achievement and a sense of home. The SWANA Center envisions a bright future for scholars of the SWANA region that typifies educational success career prosperity and communal enrichment and longevity.
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Knowledge and Abilities:
The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment into this classification.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex studentrelated matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations analyze and define the problem draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Experience:
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.
A masters degree in counseling Clinical Psychology Social Work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of professional 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.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a 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 where such are job-related.
RequiredQualifications
Experience:
- Higher education student services experience related to the assigned program area (e.g. advising admissions residential life student programming or development).
- Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds including students who may be considered to be at promise.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Ability to independently prioritize plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
- Ability to compile prepare write and review reports.
- Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Familiarity working with school-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
- Ability to understand interpret and apply moderately complex rules regulations and procedures.
- Proven skills and specialization in working with Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) communities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide lead work direction and coordinate the work of student assistants and volunteers.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Condition of Employment
- A background check must be satisfactorily completed post conditional offer.
PreferredQualifications
- Experience developing partnerships and cultivating collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies including local state and national organizations focused on serving SWANA communities.
- Knowledge and skills to work effectively with the SWANA student population and communities being reached through retention graduation and student support services along with knowledge of the communities touched by the SWANA Center.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and address the needs experiences and concerns of SWANA students.
- Familiarity with state and federal policies and political climate impacting SWANA students.
- Knowledge of student service administrative and academic support programs in the California State University System.
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Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
You will also be prompted to respond to a set of supplemental questions as part of your application.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
