Environmental Program Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, CA

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We're responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Temporary, Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefited position through 5/31/2027 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance). 

Salary: $4,800.00-$5,600.00 per month.

Location: CSUSB Campus, and Rialto, Apple Valley, Morongo Valley sites.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Typically, 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Some nights and weekends may be required.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. 

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Director of First Star Academy, the Program Coordinator will work independently to:

• Design, coordinate, and implement college and career readiness programming for high school-aged youth.
• Provide specialized outreach and engagement for youth who have experienced adversity, including foster care and/or homelessness.
• Develop engaging workshops and educational activities focused on the following topics:
  • College Readiness
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Career Exploration and Planning
  • Leadership development Program Coordinator
  • Self-Advocacy and Communication Skills
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Social Emotional Learning
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, materials, presenters, transportation, and participant support.
• Evaluate programming and make continuous improvements based on participant feedback and outcomes.

Outreach and Recruitment:

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit eligible youth into program activities.
• Build relationships with school districts, child welfare agencies, foster youth organizations, and community partners to increase program awareness.
• Conduct presentations and informational sessions for students, caregivers, school personnel, and community stakeholders. 
• Maintain regular communication with prospective and current participants.

Partnership Development 

• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with:
  • School District Administrators
  • Teachers and Counselors
  • Foster and Homeless Youth Liaisons
  • Local Community Colleges and Universities
  • Community-based Organizations
  • Workforce Development Agencies
• Coordinate services with partner organizations to ensure participants receive comprehensive support.
• Represent the program at community meetings, conferences, and collaborative events.

Student Support:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth through a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Provide individualized guidance regarding college and career planning.
• Connect participants with campus and community resources that promote academic and personal success.
• Encourage student engagement, leadership, and persistence toward educational goals.

Data Collection and Program Evaluation:

• Collect, maintain, and analyze program participation and outcome data.
• Track performance indicators, including recruitment, attendance, retention, educational outcomes, and participant satisfaction.
• Prepare reports that demonstrate program effectiveness and impact. 

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office environments, high school campuses, classrooms, community-based locations, and indoor and outdoor event spaces.
• Regular local travel is required between assigned school sites, community partner locations, meetings, and program events.
• Work involves frequent interaction with high school-aged students, school administrators and staff, parents/guardians, community partners, and members of the public.
• The position may require a flexible work schedule to accommodate school schedules, student programming, meetings, outreach activities, and community events, including occasional weekends.
• Ability to travel to schools, program sites, and community events as required. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly travel between school sites, community locations, and program events. 
• Ability to move throughout school campuses and community event locations, including indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or move program materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to set up and break down program materials, informational tables, displays, and other equipment for presentations and events.
• Ability to operate standard office and presentation equipment, including computers, projectors, and other program-related technology.
• Ability to perform duties in a variety of environments, including offices, classrooms, school campuses, and indoor and outdoor community event settings.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience: 2 years of work experience in an educational setting.
• Other:
  • Applicants must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canva.
  • Applicants must possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, along with the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people, exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, complete assigned projects in a timely manner and work well under tight deadlines.
  • Applicants must possess the following critical strengths, including but not limited to: reliability, attention to detail, initiative and autonomy.
• Special Requirements:
  • Must successfully complete required background check and Live Scan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a K-12 and/or higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth with adverse experiences, including foster care and/or homelessness.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
• CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
• Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick pay accruals
• Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
• Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.
To view the UEC Affirmative Action Program, please contact UEC Human Resources at UEC-HR@csusb.edu Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce.  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC's career website as a result of your disability.  You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting UEC's Human Resources Manager at UEC-HR@csusb.edu.
 

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Employment of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans

Supplemental Information

UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.