Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director for Residential Education, the incumbent will provide leadership for and have administrative oversight of student leadership and engagement initiatives in residential education, such as community development and student leadership development, to positively impact student learning and retention. Incumbent will be a full-time, live-on, professional who will live in a campus apartment and serve as part of the Residential Education team, will play a crucial role in the development and administration of community initiatives; crisis management; student leadership, academic success; student mentorship; and staff development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead student leader recruitment, selection, training, and ongoing development
• Chair Student Leader Training & Selection Committees; oversee onboarding and staff assignments
• Advise Residence Halls Association; establish and advise NRHH chapter
• Develop and deliver academic, cultural, recreational, and leadership programs with assessment tools
• Support RHA, Village Councils, and NRHH events; foster leadership in residential communities
• Serve in on-call rotation; respond to emergencies, resolve conflicts, and adjudicate conduct cases
• Counsel students, staff, and parents in crisis in collaboration with campus partners
• Enforce policies; advise RAs on conduct matters
• Manage programming resources, budgets, reports, and administrative processes
• Collaborate with campus departments; support housing operations and university events
• Serve on departmental/campus committees; assist with initiatives and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
• General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
• Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implementing long-term program improvements.
• Gather factual and interpretive information through interviews.
• Reason logically and analyze situations effectively.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data, and deliver verbal or written presentations based on findings.
• Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters as needed.
• Recognize and respect diverse cultural, gender, and age-related value systems.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, public and private agencies, and others through committee work, student advising, and community engagement.
• Quickly acquire a general understanding of the campus’s overall operations, functions, and programs. Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, higher education or a related field
• Experience in a college or university housing services program beyond the Resident Advisor level.
• Experience advising student groups or organizations
• Experience with programming, crisis management, community development and/or administration.
• Knowledge of live-in requirements and the challenges that go with living on campus.
• Experience working for a housing/residence life department preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083 per month

Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

The application deadline is September 2, 2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

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. 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. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino 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. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion. 

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act