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Senior Coordinator, Student Diversity and Belonging (SMSU)
Job no: 558899
Work type: Auxiliary
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Excluded, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services
Santos Manuel Student Union
California State University, San Bernardino
Senior Coordinator, Student Diversity and Belonging
Hiring Range: $62,376 - $77,969
Job Title: Senior Coordinator, Student Diversity and Belonging
Department: Student Diversity and Belonging
Reports To: Director of Student Diversity and Belonging
Location: San Bernardino Campus
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Category: Full-Time, Regular, At-Will
Salary Grade: 7
About Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB
(This is not a state position)
The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) is a focal point of the campus where students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and guests can develop an enduring relationship with the campus. Serving as the campus social hub, the SMSU assists in the retention and development of students, while encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural pluralism, gender equity, and ethnic diversity. The SMSU nurtures an environment conducive to personal growth and development through a variety of cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. Bridging formal learning and life experiences, the SMSU also serves as a training ground for developing student leaders through leadership opportunities and employment that promote an active learning domain.
Functioning as a meeting place on campus, the facilities provide a comfortable and relaxing environment with a multitude of services important for the University community.
SMSU North first and second floors house a variety of services and departments including: Coyote Lanes Bowling Alley, Coyote Cantina, game room, social stairs, CSUSB Bookstore, lounge spaces, The Habit Burger Grill, dining area, an outdoor plaza deck, and our massive 12,000 square foot conference center. Also known as the Student Success floor- the third floor houses our JEDI Centers: Asian and Pacific Islander Desi American Center, First Peoples Center, Latinx Center, Pan-African Student Success Center, Osher Adult Re-Entry Center, Queer and Transgender Resource Center, and Women's Resource Center. Other campus entities include: Associated Students Incorporated (ASI), Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, Leadership Lab, Undocumented Student Success Center and 1,000 square feet of study/lounge space.
SMSU South facilities include: a spacious lobby, relaxation and study lounge areas, meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art theater, a multi-purpose Events Center used for major events, Financial Literacy Center, Graduate Student Success Center, and E-Sports Arena. Other services and departments located within the SMSU are Basic Needs, Obershaw Den, New Student Orientation and Family Programs, the Office of Black Student Success, and the Division of Student Affairs Office.
Work Schedule
This is a regular, full-time, hourly position. Willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary in order to respond to emergency/urgent situations is required. This may include working extended hours, evenings, weekends and some holidays.
General Purpose
Under the direction of the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Director of Student Diversity and Belonging, the Senior Coordinator provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the LatinX Center and First People's Center (FPC) within the Santos Manuel Student Union. This position supports the SMSU's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering culturally affirming environments, advancing student development, and managing initiatives that promote the retention and success of LatinX and Native/Indigenous students. The Senior Coordinator supervises professional and student staff, manages center operations, implements culturally relevant programs, and collaborates with campus and community partners to enhance support for historically underserved populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Strategic Leadership & Supervision

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for the LatinX Center and First People's Center.
• Supervise and evaluate student staff, providing training, guidance, and leadership development.
• Support and participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for underrepresented students, particularly LatinX and Native/Indigenous communities.

Programming & Community Engagement

• Develop and oversee a calendar of culturally affirming, educational, and identity-based programs including heritage month celebrations, workshops, dialogues, speaker series, and leadership development opportunities.
• Coordinate fall orientation efforts and summer initiatives for LatinX students AND First People's students.
• Support campus-wide programs and collaborate with cultural graduation ceremonies, affinity group celebrations, and student heritage month committees.

Student Advocacy & Support

• Serve as a resource and advocate for LatinX and First People's students by building strong relationships and providing holistic support that fosters academic, social, and personal success.
• Provide culturally informed advising related to identity, cultural adaptation, academic persistence, and leadership development.
• Facilitate educational and community-building dialogues related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and intersectionality.

Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct needs assessments and collect data to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Develop annual reports and use assessment results to inform strategic planning and programming decisions.
• Assist with long-term planning and strategic initiatives in alignment with university DEI goals and the SMSU mission.

Fiscal & Administrative Oversight

• Create operational budgets for the LatinX Center and First People's Center, including budget planning, purchasing, and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain administrative procedures that ensure efficient center operations, including opening and closing of the centers
• Represent the centers on committees and boards, including DEI-focused planning groups and student affairs initiatives.

Campus Collaboration

• Collaborate with campus departments as well as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Colleges to promote student belonging and institutional change.
• Act as liaison with community partners and alumni to strengthen external engagement.
• Support and co-lead training sessions and educational programs across campus in partnership with DEI, academic, and student support units.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related program is required; 3 - 5 years of experience working with students is required, ideally in a student development or advising capacity. Demonstrated knowledge of issues impacting LatinX and Native/Indigenous students in higher education is required. Master's degree preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises a graduate assistant and up to ten student assistants. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Additional Skills Required
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software and other related software.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Certifications Licenses & Registrations
First Aid and CPR/AED certification required (certifications may be obtained within the first month of employment).
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work conditions may vary depending upon the location of job tasks required; may occur indoors and outdoors, therefore requiring exposure to a variety of elements. While working outdoors, the work environment may involve exposure to various elements including but not limited to: sun, heat/cold, dust, pollens and other environmental risks.
Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
• CalPERS Retirement
• CalPers 457
• Group Term Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Benefit (based on availability of funding)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Workers' Compensation
• Unemployment Insurance
• State Disability Insurance

Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs which further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values which discourage intolerance and discrimination.
The concept and dimensions of diversity are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of university activity, including student life, the curriculum, teaching, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and all other areas of university endeavor.
Dimensions of diversity shall include, but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age.
The implementation of the Commitment to Diversity will rest with the university as a whole. The president, in addition to a personal commitment and involvement, may use the University Diversity Committee, campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students as well as other members of the campus community to implement effectively the philosophy and intent of this statement.
Supplemental Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Santos Manuel Student Union. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants. Fingerprinting is required for all employees that have direct contact with minors.
The Santos Manuel Student Union is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.