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Job Summary

Under limited supervision of the Assistant Director for Campus Programming and Leadership Development in the Office of Student Involvement, the Campus Programming Coordinator will develop and provide co-curricular and extra-curricular programming opportunities that will enhance the experience and learning for SJSU's student population. The incumbent creates, markets, and implements programs that help students integrate into the SJSU campus. As a member of the Student Involvement staff and the Division of Student Affairs, the incumbent will plan, implement, and support large-scale campus-wide programs, general programs, and initiatives to enhance the overall student experience at SJSU. Programming work will also include specific connections to on-campus student populations in support of their transition and retention at SJSU.  

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the major campus-wide programs (i.e., Finals Programming, Fall Weeks of Welcome, Spring Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming Week, and other social/educational/cultural programmatic options, etc.) Plan and implement academic and social campus-wide programming that supports additional student populations, in particular on-campus housing students, commuter students, international students, non-traditional students, etc.
• Market events and programs via SJSU programming platforms, printed material, social media, etc.
• Work collaboratively with campus departments to plan and implement campus programs. Serve and participate in department, division, and university committees and initiatives.
• Provide direction, hiring/interviewing, training, and support for student assistant employee(s). Ensure students are managing social media, advertising/marketing, assisting with program planning and development, logistics, follow-through and other tasks as assigned to support the overall programmatic mission of Student Involvement.
• Assess students' needs for co-curricular programming that will help them achieve their educational goals in alignment with CAS standard learning outcomes and university learning goals.
• Collaborate with academic departments and colleges to market academic resources and programs beneficial to students.
• Create intentional learning experiences that will help students socialize outside their cultural groups and integrate into campus community life.
• Collaborate with and support student clubs and organizations in partnership with the Student Involvement Student Engagement team.
• Implement assessment tools and present assessment results related to the effectiveness of delivered programs.
• Support general events and programs within Student Involvement, the Dean of Students, and Student Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of student transition and student development theories.
• Knowledge of student supervisory best practices to aid in growth and development of student staff.
• Ability to assess the needs of diverse student populations.
• Ability to facilitate conversations and dialogue with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff in a wide variety of university committees, departments and/or student organizations to develop and implement programmatic initiatives.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with a highly diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to leverage resources and staff from across the campus to plan and implement programs.
• Knowledge of understanding and applying learning outcomes.
• Ability to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate events as well as ongoing programmatic efforts.
• Skilled in various Microsoft Office and Google programs.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of County, State, Federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures.
• Thorough mastery of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees, and external agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reason logically; ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize, and plan work and projects.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.  

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in student affairs/higher education, counseling, international studies, international relations, or related field.
• Experience planning major programs and events.
• Experience delivering workshops and facilitating dialogues.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540/month
Salary Range: $5,540/month - $7,893/month
San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 2, 2026 through June 16, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment