Assistant Director, Project Rebound (Student Services Professional Iii)

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Position Summary
In collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Project Rebound, the Assistant Director provides support to Project Rebound. This role is focused on innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach to developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aimed at improving outreach and yield, academic success, leadership and professional development, inclusion, retention, and overall student experience for formerly incarcerated students. The Assistant Director supports student assistants, manages programs, and events at the center, and oversees certain aspects of the operations.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and practices to enhance outreach, academic success, leadership, and professional development for formerly incarcerated students.
Manage and support student assistants, programs, and events at the center.
Oversee certain aspects of center operations.
Collaborate with the Director of Project Rebound, Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, Subdivision of Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Division of Academic Affairs, students, staff, and campus/community partners to implement training, programs, and services.
Serve as a resource for sensitive equity, crisis, and individualized issues related to formerly incarcerated students.
Mentor and advise students, and work with interns and student assistants to design and deliver programs promoting leadership development, equity, multicultural education, and social equality.
Address the intersectionality of identities such as gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, and ability.
Promote Project Rebound and raise awareness of student success and excellence through events, programs, written materials, and representation on campus-wide committees.

How to Apply:If you are passionate about supporting formerly incarcerated students and have the skills to lead and inspire, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a significant impact on our campus community.Apply now!

Position Information
Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2026 with the possibility of reappointment.
Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advance notice.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of San Diego State University's (SDSU) staff and faculty. Departments include, but are not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Center for Educational Partnerships, Outreach and Success; Communications Services; Counseling and Psychological Services; Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Military Veterans Program; New Student and Parent Programs; Office or the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well­ being & Health Promotion; Cultural and Identity Centers; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.
Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
The Division works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations, and organizational structures, while facilitating an integrated vision and shared responsibility for prioritizing and advancing institutional goals.
The Division aims to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values or excellence, equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion through:
Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all backgrounds;
Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty, and staff; and
Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:
"The division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our Innovative, strategic, and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society."
For more information regarding the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, click here .

Education and Experience
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.
Possession of this knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.
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.

Key Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of student and leadership development theory, identity development models, group and individual behavior principles, and implications for practice.
Documented experience developing and coordinating programs and events. Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal, and cross-cultural needs of formerly incarcerated students.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with key senior management, faculty, and administrators regarding issues that impact formerly incarcerated students.
Experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals, including personally being incarcerated.
Experience with advocacy work related to criminal justice reform and educational access.
Knowledge of policies and regulations affecting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
A master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,276 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.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,276 - $7,517 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU
At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information
Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 6, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by January 5, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at ****** .


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