Student Success Coordinator (SSP IV)

• • Position Summary
  • ~OPEN TO CURRENT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ONLY~ 
    
    Full-time position available on or after November 2, 2026, for College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work.

    This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for providing highly complex professional student services in support (COEKSW) Student Success Center by coordinating and administering student success initiatives that promote student engagement, persistence, retention, academic achievement, and timely degree completion. The incumbent independently resolves complex student and programmatic issues, provides guidance and advocacy to students, develops and implements programs and services responsive to student needs, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends improvements to enhance student success outcomes and operational practices. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the incumbent exercises independent judgment in interpreting policies, addressing complex situations, and advancing the College's student success goals.
    The incumbent exercises broad discretionary authority within delegated parameters and may serve as a working supervisor or lead person.
    
    

  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Coordinate and administer complex programs, events, and projects that support departmental objectives and student success initiatives. 
    • Facilitate student involvement in campus life through the development and coordination of programs and initiatives that promote engagement and student success. 
    • Plan and organize work requirements and tasks within assigned areas of responsibility. 
    • Determine work priorities and select appropriate methodologies from alternative approaches to accomplish program objectives. 
    • Handle unusual situations independently, resolving complex problems and making decisions that influence departmental operations and program effectiveness.
    • Provide expert guidance and information to students experiencing highly complex academic, personal, and institutional issues, exercising independent judgment to determine appropriate courses of action. 
    • Assist students in resolving complex problems and making informed decisions through analysis, consultation, and appropriate intervention strategies. 
    • Advocate for the needs of individual students and groups of students with university administrators, faculty, and staff to support student success and equitable access to services. 
    • Provide support and assistance to students facing highly sensitive and multifaceted personal and institutional problems, questions, and challenges requiring coordination with appropriate campus resources. 
    • Interact with students in the most sensitive and complex group problem situations, utilizing sound judgment, diplomacy, and effective conflict resolution strategies.
    • Review existing and proposed policies, practices, and organizational processes, and recommend revisions to improve program effectiveness and service delivery. 
    • Conduct studies and surveys and prepare reports with recommendations based on findings to support continuous program improvement. 
    • Provide analysis and guidance during office-wide implementation of new procedures and systems. 
    • Develop thorough and comprehensive written materials to enhance student knowledge, awareness, and skill development. 
    • Make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, and complex administrative actions, and assist with implementation following leadership approval.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards. 
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed. 
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. 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 Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

Advertised: Oct 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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