Senior Coordinator, APIDA Resource Center

Job Description:

Senior Coordinator, APIDA Resource Center

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Senior Coordinator role encompasses a broad portfolio designed to enrich the academic and personal success of students interested in the Asian American, Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) experience at CSUN. The position shapes and sustains culturally relevant programs, mentorship initiatives, and holistic student services that foster a sense of belonging and address equity barriers. With responsibilities spanning program development, cross-campus collaboration, student engagement, and institutional advocacy, the Senior Coordinator ensures that resource center participating students thrive academically and socially. The role combines direct student interaction with strategic program planning, assessment, and resource alignment to build inclusive pathways for success:

• Develops, coordinates, plans, delivers, and evaluates a comprehensive set of highly complex support services, activities, events, and programs specifically designed to increase retention and graduation for Resource Center participants.
• Provides day-to-day direction, guidance, and supports the APIDA Resource Center Programs Coordinator to implement the CSUN Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program allocation.
• Promotes best practices in student success, improving outcomes related to the success, development, inclusion, retention, and experience of students on campus by assisting with efforts to identify and eliminate systemic and institutional barriers, as well as building the capacity of individual students.
• Provides input and feedback during the development and review of policies and procedures to minimize barriers to educational equity for students and enhance access, success, retention, and graduation.
• Attends staff meetings, participates in on and off-campus committees, and attends development/training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution, where such are job-related, is preferred.
• Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in the analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of student development practices and culturally responsive programming, with the skill to design, implement, and evaluate complex support services that foster retention, graduation, academic success, cultural affirmation, and social integration for APIDA student populations.
• Ability to apply strong organizational and analytical skills in budget planning, financial reporting, and grant development, including identifying funding opportunities and collaborating with faculty and campus partners to sustain and expand resource center initiatives.
• Knowledge of equity-centered student success strategies and the ability to identify and address systemic barriers while fostering inclusive academic, social, and leadership opportunities that strengthen retention, development, and belonging for APIDA students.
• Skill in research collaboration, program assessment, and data-informed decision-making, with the ability to evaluate impact, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and contribute to advancing CSUN’s AANAPISI designation and broader equity and inclusion goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Student Services Professional IV / 3086 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $6320 - $6667 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $6320 - $9014 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through October 9, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Sep 26 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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