Student Development Associate Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Student Involvement, the Student Engagement Coordinator develops and creates an environment that promotes the positive growth and development of students who affiliate with and lead recognized student organizations at SJSU. The incumbent is responsible for managing the recognition process through the campus platform, developing training and programs for leadership and skills development, and providing consultations for student organizations, advisors, and community stakeholders regarding expectations, guidelines, and University policies and procedures. The incumbent works collaboratively with all Student Involvement clusters to ensure the quality, development, and success of student leadership for SJSU-recognized student organizations and to share relevant campus activities and programming with student organization officers and their members.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise recognized student organization officers and members individually and in group settings on student organization expectations and policies, organizational management and operations, and leadership and skill development.
• Support student organization on-campus advisors by providing the necessary tools to successfully support groups (orientations, informational meetings, newsletters, policy updates/reminders, etc.).
• Develop and manage the compliance and completion of annual online California State University (CSU) mandated training for student organization (including fraternities & sororities) officers.
• Identify needs and coordinate tailored training and programs for specific types of student organizations in collaboration with campus partners: identity centers, academic colleges, etc.
• Plan, implement, and assist recognized student organization promotional events: Fall/Spring Student
• Organization Fairs, etc.
• Serve on the Annual Student Leadership Gala Committee in collaboration with other campus partners
• Develop and coordinate the annual student organization awards process presented at the Annual Student Leadership Gala.
• 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.
• Regularly keep up to date on all expectations and policies related to student organizations to serve as a reliable resource and consultant to students, advisors, and community stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly changing and/or updated expectations and policies related to student organizations leaders, advisors, and community stakeholders via newsletters, website, technology platforms, social media, etc.
• Serve as a resource and respond to incidents that arise with student organizations, including but not limited to community building, wellness education, risk management, conflict management, crisis intervention, policy development, student rights and responsibilities, etc.
• Oversee the annual re-recognition process for student organizations through the campus recognition platform.
• Market, promote, and oversee new organization recognition on an ongoing basis.
• Develop appropriate timelines and communications for re-recognition and new organization processes, reviewing on an annual basis and implementing improvements to enhance the student and community stakeholder experience.
• Support other Student Engagement Coordinators in various programs and events, including but not limited to fraternity and sorority programs, leadership development, recruitments, informational sessions, mixers, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide consultation to multiple student organizations and familiarity with compliance issues relevant to student organizations.
• Knowledge of student supervisory best practices to aid in the growth and development of student staff.
• Knowledge of leadership development theory and best practices.
• Knowledge of social justice program models and theories.
• Knowledge of student transition and development theories.
• Knowledge of compliance issues relevant to student organizations (i.e., hazing, alcohol, recruitment, Title IX, etc.).
• Skilled in developing training opportunities for student leaders.
• Demonstrated proactive leadership in the development of student affairs programs and collaborative relationships.
• Ability to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate events as well as ongoing programmatic efforts.
• Ability to work both independently and with groups to assess needs, develop strategies, and implement programs.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic planning and outcome-driven assessment efforts.
• 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 effectively train, develop, and supervise student staff.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize, and plan work and projects.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Knowledge in program scheduling and content development, facilities reservations, and informal 1:1 or group advising of students or student groups.
• Ability to assist with resolving interpersonal issues affecting clubs or student organizations.
• Ability to advise students individually or in groups on routine matters, and general knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior.
• Ability to have independent judgment and specialized analysis.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present relevant findings to inform program improvements.
• 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, General Education, 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

• Experience with student organizations.
• Experience advising students.
• Experience with technology platforms.
• Experience with campus programming.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540/month
CSU 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: May 20, 2026 through June 7, 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.