PRIDE CENTER COORDINATOR
Cal Poly Pomona

Recruitment No:.50214

Classification Title: Student Services Professional III

Collective Bargaining: Unit APC /Bargaining Unit - 4

College/Department: Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers

Timebase: Full-Time

Type of Appointment: Probationary

Application Materials Required: University Application and Resume Required

Classification Salary Range: $3,834 - $5,462

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,834 - $4,377

Recruitment Closing Date: July 14, 2008

THE DEPARTMENT

To uphold the Mission of the University, the Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers exist to support student development, cultural enhancement, social justice and academic excellence. We adhere to the belief that student involvement results in retention, improved academic performance and leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction of the director in the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers (OSLCC), the Coordinator of the Pride Center implements student support programs for the lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allies communities; develops and implements outreach and retention programs; coordinates campus-wide educational programs for the student community and assist in leadership programs; selects and trains student assistants and volunteers; fundraising; oversees the day to day operation of the facility; works with all cultural communities; supports the mission and values of the division of Student Affairs. The incumbent provides and/or engages in programs, activities and forums that outreach to Cal Poly Pomona faculty, staff, students and to the surrounding community; designs and implements intentional programs to increase understanding and awareness of multicultural issues; designs and presents forums (courses, seminars, workshops) which concentrate on providing student leaders with avenues to gain personal, interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively assume and fulfill leadership roles; and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related AND three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. 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. General knowledge of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues; thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of Cal Poly; and working knowledge of student services programs. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; ability to interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Incumbents must be able to readily identify problems and alternative solutions available without assistance from guidelines and formulas; must analyze individual student or group situations thoroughly, perceive the available alternatives and their implications and must formulate and verbalize this information with those present. Incumbents may also plan, develop and conduct Student Services related instructional sessions, courses and/or seminars; and performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Incumbents are assigned ongoing responsibilities and work without benefit of day-to-day assignments. Incumbents are required to develop plans and approaches to situations where few precedents or guidelines exist. Likewise, incumbents must adjust approaches and techniques in the face of unpredictable responses and rapidly changing circumstances. Leading emphasizes overall results and occurs on a case review basis. Both typical and unique cases encountered are subject to discussion and examination of alternative approaches and techniques to be used in the future. Collaborative, demonstrated commitment to all issues of diversity is required.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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