Campus Programming Coordinator

Job Summary

Under limited supervision of the Assistant Director for Campus Programming and Leadership Development in the Office of Student Involvement the Campus Programming Coordinator will develop and provide co-curricular and extra-curricular programming opportunities that will enhance the experience and learning for SJSUs student population. The incumbent creates markets and implements programs that help students integrate into the SJSU campus. As a member of the Student Involvement staff and the Division of Student Affairs the incumbent will plan implement and support large-scale campus-wide programs general programs and initiatives to enhance the overall student experience at SJSU. Programming work will also include specific connections to on-campus student populations in support of their transition and retention at SJSU.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the major campus-wide programs (i.e. Finals Programming Fall Weeks of Welcome Spring Weeks of Welcome Homecoming Week and other social/educational/cultural programmatic options etc.) Plan and implement academic and social campus-wide programming that supports additional student populations in particular on-campus housing students commuter students international students non-traditional students etc.
• Market events and programs via SJSU programming platforms printed material social media etc.
• Work collaboratively with campus departments to plan and implement campus programs. Serve and participate in department division and university committees and initiatives.
• Provide direction hiring/interviewing training and support for student assistant employee(s). Ensure students are managing social media advertising/marketing assisting with program planning and development logistics follow-through and other tasks as assigned to support the overall programmatic mission of Student Involvement.
• Assess students needs for co-curricular programming that will help them achieve their educational goals in alignment with CAS standard learning outcomes and university learning goals.
• Collaborate with academic departments and colleges to market academic resources and programs beneficial to students.
• Create intentional learning experiences that will help students socialize outside their cultural groups and integrate into campus community life.
• Collaborate with and support student clubs and organizations in partnership with the Student Involvement Student Engagement team.
• Implement assessment tools and present assessment results related to the effectiveness of delivered programs.
• Support general events and programs within Student Involvement the Dean of Students and Student Affairs.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of student transition and student development theories.
• Knowledge of student supervisory best practices to aid in growth and development of student staff.
• Ability to assess the needs of diverse student populations.
• Ability to facilitate conversations and dialogue with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students faculty and staff in a wide variety of university committees departments and/or student organizations to develop and implement programmatic initiatives.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with a highly diverse population of students faculty and staff.
• Ability to leverage resources and staff from across the campus to plan and implement programs.
• Knowledge of understanding and applying learning outcomes.
• Ability to initiate plan implement and evaluate events as well as ongoing programmatic efforts.
• Skilled in various Microsoft Office and Google programs.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of County State Federal CSU and SJSU policies and procedures.
• Thorough mastery of English grammar business writing punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students employees and external agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reason logically; ability to collect compile analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities organize and plan work and projects.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.

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
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A masters 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

• Masters Degree in student affairs/higher education counseling international studies international relations or related field.
• Experience planning major programs and events.
• Experience delivering workshops and facilitating dialogues.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners.

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5540/month
Salary Range: $5540/month - $7893/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: June 2 2026 through June 16 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

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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.

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