Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop life skills programming for student athletes that is targeted toward their unique needs and development.
• Provide career development opportunities and serve as the primary contact for employers seeking to hire or interact with student-athletes in coordination with the Career Development Center.
• Liaison with Student Affairs, other Divisions, and departments across campus to collaborate and coordinate services in support of the needs of student athletes as well as identify areas of need and methods to address them.
• Serve as advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) - ensure regular guests from Athletics Leadership and Coaching, and ensure BAC is always invited to participate.
• Work in conjunction with the Associate AD for SA Health & Wellness with educational efforts including mental health, ATOD, Sexual Health and other topics deemed beneficial, which may include collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, and other health and wellness advocates to conceive, plan, and provide health & wellness opportunities for student athletes.
• Participate in search committees

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be well versed in counseling techniques to be able to solve sensitive complex problems that arise in the student athlete population.

• Knowledge of student and student-athlete development theories and ability to apply theories to student-athlete leadership development.

• Ability to multitask and be detail oriented.

• Must be self-directed, have a high energy level, strongly motivated and organized.

• Effective oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Keen understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

Master's degree in counseling, student personnel or other related social sciences is highly preferred.

Demonstrated experience working in a university setting working with student-athletes and developing and planning out-of-classroom co-curricular activities and programs for student-athletes.

Demonstrated experience to plan for and manage simultaneous complex projects.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Department

Student Life and Development

Classification

Student Service Professional II

Compensation

The targeted salary may be set as high as $5,097 per month based on experience. The salary range for this classification is $4,610 to $6,556 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

Full-time temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position

Additional Information

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and 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.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

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 StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

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.