"DISARC Coordinator - SSP II (Temporary)"

About the Position

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2026.

This position is temporary through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.

In collaboration with campus partners, the DISARC coordinator provides cultural and personal guidance to students to support their academic advancement; develops, designs, updates, and implements cultural programs, services and training for our specific population of students; completes outreach to expand current services; builds and maintains partnerships with on- and off-campus resources; and gathers feedback and research to implement best practices.

The DISARC Coordinator will also provide work direction to student employees. The DISARC Coordinator provides leadership and guidance to the campus community regarding the specific student population of the center for which they will serve as the direct coordinator. The DISARC Coordinator has responsibilities which include but are not limited to supporting student programs planning, marketing, publicity and measurement of program effectiveness for the department. The DISARC Coordinator will also have a DISARC functional area for which they will serve as the point person for that function for the entire department.

Responsibilities

Staffing Support

• Work with the Director and the DISARC Lead Coordinator (SSP IV) to assist with staffing-related activities and provide input as requested, referring complex staffing or personnel matters to the Director.
• In consultation with the Director, assist in recruitment, selection and hiring of student assistants.
• Serve as a resource regarding program policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of student staff training structures (including routine meetings and retreats) designed to build leadership and interpersonal skills.

Center Coordination

• Provides racial and identity development opportunities for affinity/resource center students.
• Provides leadership development opportunities for affinity/resource center students and staff.
• Collaborates with various campus departments to improve outcomes related to the inclusion, retention, and graduation of affinity/resource center students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services that provide student support, advice, and referrals related to issues and challenges affecting students served by the affinity/resource center.
• Implements a communication plan to provide prospective, incoming, and enrolled students of the affinity/resource center with timely information on programs, resources, opportunities, events, activities, important deadlines, and academic and co-curricular enrichment opportunities.
• Support the collection and preparation of data, progress updates, and reports as requested by the appropriate administrator.
• Support the appropriate administrator in tracking and maintaining the operating budget for the affinity/resource center in accordance with established guidelines.
• Provides direction to volunteers and student staff, as needed.

Programming

• Support the planning and implementation of programs and services that promote the academic success, retention, and graduation of cultural student populations, particularly those from underserved backgrounds and/or affiliated with the DISARC.
• Establishes a community among affinity/resource center students by offering an ongoing program of activities to increase student contact, involvement, achievement, and overall satisfaction.
• Coordinates and/or provides appropriate cultural diversity and inclusion training sessions, workshops, and resources for students.
• Represents university at both on- and off-campus events for cultural and affinity students.

Department Support

• Provides programmatic support for the student groups/identities supported by the DISARC.
• Steers department efforts in functional areas (student staff training; student staff selection; departmental marketing, departmental coordination; assessment efforts; etc.).
• Provides support and ensures execution of major department-sponsored cultural programs for the campus community (Tunnel of Oppression, coming out day; etc.).
• Assist at annual University events which could occur on a weekend or evening, e.g. Preview Day, Welcome Day, Education Summit, etc. as assigned.
• Serve on project teams and recruitment committees.
• Participate in department task forces and committees as designated.
• Attends conferences and keeps abreast of new developments in issues addressing diverse cultural students, access and equity programs that serve this population.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• The equivalent of two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• Experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Education

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
• Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in student affairs, equity and inclusion and/or related field(s).
• Experience and ability to work with a diverse student and campus population.
• Experience advising and developing students.
• Ability to work independently and represent the department at designated university functions.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and university policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and through the use of various technologies including the web and social networking platforms.
• Ability to work with web-based programs and applications for communication, data gathering and analysis.
• Ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with students, campus departments, and the public.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to produce and maintain extremely visible programs with political sensitivity.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions in a somewhat noisy environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
• Excellent delegation skills and the ability to provide direction, train, evaluate and provide feedback regarding student staff.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field
• 2 years of experience in campus life, student leadership, diversity or identity-based centers, advising, or student support services is preferred.
• Working knowledge of student leadership development issues including policies, procedures and practices to produce educationally and philosophically sound programs.
• Working knowledge of student development theory and research.
• Ability to research and apply research in related topics.
• Ability to employ positive advisement and counseling skills.
• Ability to act and use excellent judgment in a fast paced, service-oriented daily operation.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $5,083.00 per month to $7,228.00 per month. PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,083.00 per month to $6,155.00 per month.

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Classification

Student Services Professional II