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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Resources and Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Associate Dean of the College of Information, Data and Society (IDS), the Student Success & Services Coordinator provides comprehensive program administration, academic advising, and student success services for a diverse body of applicants and enrolled students. The incumbent plans, conducts, and interprets qualitative and quantitative analyses (e.g., retention, persistence, time-to-degree, and survey data) to support recruitment, student success, accreditation needs, and program planning; recommends policy and procedural improvements; and coordinates and evaluates projects and services designed to enhance student experience and outcomes. Serving as a primary liaison among College leadership, departments, and University offices (e.g., Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluation, Registrar), the incumbent exercises considerable judgment and discretion to triage student issues, ensure timely resolution, and facilitate critical information exchange.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates and prioritizes incoming student queries; researches solutions and recommends appropriate courses of action, referrals, and responses
• Provides academic advising and guidance, including review of student background and documentation to determine eligibility for campus services; anticipates student problems and addresses them proactively
• Coordinates services for applicants and students (e.g., graduation processing, grade petitions, program documentation) and maintains advising resources
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on student success metrics (retention, persistence, time-to-degree), drawing conclusions and making recommendations to achieve programmatic goals
• Gathers, analyzes, and presents exit/alumni survey findings and other trend data for faculty and administrators; prepares complex reports for accreditation reviews and program planning reviews
• Leads the development, management, analysis, and reporting on advising centers and online advising
• Develops and manages systems and materials to ensure productive and efficient services for globally distributed students; contributes to recruitment and marketing initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner; excellent customer service and public relations skills with a wide and diverse spectrum of people in online and in-person settings
• Knowledge and ability to research, collect, compile, organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate data; skill in preparing clear written reports and presentations based on data
• Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact; ability to anticipate issues and address them proactively; ability to suggest courses of action that resolve issues and promote collegial relationships
• Skill in the research, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, procedures, and advising resources (including online tools and workshops)
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in situations with numerous and diverse demands; handle multiple priorities; organize and plan work and projects; train others and provide lead work direction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees, applicants, and external agencies

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 and three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• 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 for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience providing academic advising, student success, or student support services in a college or university setting
• 3 years of experience planning, coordinating, and delivering student engagement activities such as workshops, webinars, orientations, or open houses
• At least 2 years of experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, or similar systems to compile and interpret student data.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,700/month - $6,200/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,540/month - $7,893/month


San José 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: January 12, 2025, through January 4, 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 José 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.

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 José 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 José 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 José 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 José 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.