Dreamer Resource Center Coordinator

About the role

The Dreamer Resource Center Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, expanding, and evaluating programs and services designed to make the dream of a college degree a reality for undocumented students and students with mixed-status families at Sacramento State. Programming and services align with three main goals: providing access to higher education opportunities, fostering a campus culture of knowledge and sensitivity towards undocumented students, and improving retention and graduation rates.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement programs and services aligned with the mission of Student Affairs.
• Aid in the recruitment, development, enrichment, inclusion, retention, and student experiences of the Sacramento State undocumented and immigrant student population.
• Serve as a liaison to various offices and programs across campus and to external and community partners regarding undocumented and immigrant students.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise student staff, interns, and/or fellows.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships within Sacramento State and the larger community to create and administer programs and services that support undocumented and immigrant students.
• Provide lead work direction to one represented staff and 4 student employees.

Requirements

Higher education student services experience related to the assigned program area (e.g., advising, admissions, student programming, or development).

Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students who may be considered to be “at promise”.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior.
• General knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of the Student Services field.
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide direct programs and/or services to a diverse student population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency using standard office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity working with school-based record/data systems/software (example: PeopleSoft).
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply moderately complex rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate the work of student assistants and volunteers.

Skills

• Independent prioritization, planning, and organizing work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Compiling, preparing, writing, and reviewing reports.
• Understanding and applying moderately complex rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of student assistants and volunteers.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$5,540.00 per month. Anticipated starting salary is at the entry of the classification salary range.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Summer hours (May - August) will be 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with a 30 minutes lunch. Hours may vary based on department needs.