Off-Campus Housing & Housing Security Coordinator Dean of Students

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Students the Off-Campus Housing & Housing Security Coordinator is responsible for the coordination implementation and ongoing operation of programs and services that support students living off campus and students experiencing housing insecurity or instability. The incumbent serves as the primary resource for supporting students in securing safe and affordable housing navigating off-campus living and accessing resources that promote housing stability and student success.

The Off-Campus Housing & Housing Security Coordinator manages educational programming case management outreach and community partnerships related to off-campus living and housing security. The position collaborates closely with campus departments local property managers landlords community organizations and city partners to support student housing needs strengthen town-gown relationships and promote positive student engagement within the surrounding community. The incumbent also supports students experiencing housing insecurity through individualized support resource coordination financial literacy education and referrals to campus and community services.

Department Summary

The mission of the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) is to serve as a resource for helping students resolve university-related issues and concerns and advance to degree. The office is committed to supporting the academic success of students by fostering the development of integrity and problem-solving skills; teaching self-advocacy and personal responsibility; and providing students with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship responsible leadership and the importance of diversity in a global society.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of individual counseling techniques non-clinical case management practices and student development theory as applied in a higher education setting.
• Thorough knowledge of housing insecurity off-campus student living environments tenant rights rental practices and housing-related policies and affordability challenges.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex sensitive matters including housing instability financial concerns and community living challenges.
• Ability to analyze complex situations exercise sound independent judgment and develop and implement effective courses of action where precedents or guidelines may not exist.
• Ability to provide non-clinical case management and resource coordination including needs assessment stabilization planning and ongoing follow-up with students experiencing housing insecurity.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• 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 Higher Education 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.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$69804 - $77951 Per Year

Classification Range: $66480 - $94716 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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 employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

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.

Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.