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Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement

Position Number: 6162204
Location: Seaside, CA
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement

University Corporation at Monterey Bay

Salary: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Job Number: 2025-00017

Location: CSUMB Main Campus- Seaside, CA

Department: Student Housing Residential Life (SHRL)

Description

Assistant Director of Programming and EngagementStudent Housing and Residential Life
Priority Screening Deadline: May 6, 2025, all positions are open until filled
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay ("Corporation"): The Corporation is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. The Corporation is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University.

The University: California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The Community: Monterey, with its moderate Mediterranean climate, is a diverse community on the picturesque central coast of California and rich in agriculture. Miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys are characteristics that contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by over 432,000 residents and millions of visitors. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why so many choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Residential Life, the Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement (ADPE) is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the department's programming efforts focused on providing an environment rooted in belonging, inclusion, and community development. The ADPE will be charged with providing administrative and management support to the Associate Director of Residential Life and in the implementation of SHRL's mission, vision, and values for a residential campus with approximately 3,500 beds. The primary areas of responsibility are to implement community and large-scale events, management of the student programming board, and associated collaboration with campus partners.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:
Leadership and Supervision:

Directly supervise, train, develop, and evaluate full-time, live-in professional staff members that support on campus residential communities.
Indirectly oversee student staff positions such as but not limited to, Graduate Student Assistants, Resident Advisors (RAs), Community Advisors (CAs), and Student Assistants (SAs) spanning across on-campus housing buildings and apartments in East Campus.
Assist with the ongoing growth and development of multifaceted programming development which may include, but is not limited to, residential student experience curriculum, Theme Communities, academic initiatives, first-year housing programs, transfer experience, athletics, international programs, and graduate and family housing.
Assist with developing, coordinating, and implementing a residential curriculum that supports belonging, community development, and inclusion through small- and large-scale SHRL programming and events.
Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Residential Life, approve and evaluate all financial expenditures in assigned areas for program budgets, and oversee the area program budget process.
Serve in the Administrator On-Call emergency crisis response rotation for SHRL.
Serves as a member of the Residential Life (RL) leadership team and attends Residential Life weekly meetings, training, etc.
Facilitate and assist in resolving staff and student concerns and emergencies which may disrupt the normal routine of the residential community.
Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Residential Life and Assistant Director of Organizational Development, lead the Residential Life Leadership team members on efforts including Resident Advisor and Community Advisor recruitment, selection and implementation of training for residential life student staff to get leaders ready to support students within their communities.

Programming and Engagement:

Oversee the creation, implementation, evaluation, and assessment of a scaffolded Programming model for Residential Life staff.
Create, manage, supervise, and evaluate a Programming and Involvement Board composed of 3-6 student assistants.
Oversee the implementation, in collaboration with the Marketing team and specifically Marketing SAs, delivery, and assessment of community-building programs, leadership workshops, academic achievement celebrations, and mentorship programs. Develop year-long priorities and a calendar of events and activities.
Regularly attend and support events to ensure on-site success including evening and weekend events.
In coordination with campus partners including, but not limited to, First-Year Experience, Second-Year Experience, Associated Students, the Otter Student Union, the Student Disability and Accessibility Center, Center for Advising, Career and Student Success, Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management, University Affairs, Ceremonies, and Events (UACE), and Dining, develop, plan, and execute year-round shared large-scale events and monthly RA programming.
Serve as administrator lead for SHRL software utilized for all event management including, marketing, RA program accountability, and assessment.
Create and maintain relationships with the Cooperative Learning Center (CLC), Academic Advising, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), International Programs (IP), and other campus resources, as appropriate, to bring academic resource services into student housing communities.
Evaluate and assess signature programs and events by the Programming and Involvement Board and Resident Advisors, and identify trends in higher education that impact student engagement.
Provide strategic vision and oversee signature programs, with a budget of approximately $125K such as, but not limited to, Ottumn Festival, Flower Festival, Eggs After Dark, etc. Work closely with Legal and Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management to reduce liability.
Oversee annual residential academic recognition program, including, but not limited to semester academic recognition letters, participation in the annual Outstanding Otters and the Residential Life Communities of Academic Achievement event, and other celebrative efforts to recognize the academic achievements of residential students.
Represent SHRL on University-wide committees to leverage opportunities for promoting learning-centered residential experiences, such as but not limited to the Orientation Advisory Board, Student Engagement and Wellness Collaborative (SEWC), and Campus Special Events Logistics and Safety Working Group.
Act as an additional point of contact to any campus partners when working through residential projects, concerns, or agreements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Serve as the primary point of contact and chair of various department committees as assigned.
Identify issues of residential area(s) or departmental concern and take initiative to resolve or report them and assist in identifying potential solutions.
Keep a strategic focus on partnership building across campus as the department and University continue to grow.
May coordinate or assist with planning and facilitating various staff training workshops for professional and paraprofessional staff.
Promote and maintain an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service within the SHRL program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK LOCATION

On-Site Position
Work Location: 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Successful candidates will possess: a working knowledge of practice, procedure, management, and activities of SHRL Program. This candidate will have a substantial understanding of student development theory, group dynamics, and current issues and trends in higher education; an understanding of student development, staff development, leadership development, and multicultural issues. This candidate must have the ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; ability to initiate and use resourcefulness in planning work assignments; ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters and complex matters; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, and others in committee work. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must have the ability to manage emergencies and respond diplomatically and effectively to complaints sensibly. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; ability to 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. Ability and skill to supervise the work of multiple direct reports and effectively recommend personnel actions; strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills; train and evaluate the productivity and performance of employees; and analyze situations and take corrective action. Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university AND at least two years of experience managing and coordinating residential programs.
Working knowledge of the practice, procedures, management, and activities of a Housing and Residential Life program.
Additional experience beyond the minimum requirement demonstrating that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for up to two years of education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Additional experience as live-in staff and Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field highly desirable; demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience; experience advising student groups; experience planning large-scale programming and/or social events
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.

Special Conditions of Employment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the University Corporation at Monterey Bay is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the fair chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, The University Corporation at Monterey Bay 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. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay 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, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's 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.

Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are "at-will" employment.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.

Sensitive Positions - This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:

responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards

FERPA:

This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Clery Act:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
Work in a campus police or security department
Are responsible for campus security
Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities

Special License or Certifications and Conditions:

May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

Questions can be sent to: hr_corporation@csumb.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Our salary schedule is available here.

The hiring range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000. Classification: Grade 6, Management. This is an exempt position and as such is not eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Corporation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), and other benefits. Please review our benefits guide (Download PDF reader) for details about sick time, vacation, and holidays.

The Corporation also offers access to CSUMB's Faculty & Staff Meal Plans, which offers convenience, value, flexibility, to our all-you-can-to-eat dining commons, showcasing eight brand new dining concepts for an affordable price.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com

How to apply:

All prospective applicants must apply online. You must complete the entire application for submission. We only accept applications for the open positions listed. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of the electronic applications or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831) 582-3389. All positions are open until filled. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on the priority screening date. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csumb/jobs/4916354/assistant-director-of-programming-and-engagement

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