Assistant Coordinator, Residence Life & Student Engagement

California State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking an Assistant Coordinator in the Residential Education Office to gain hands‑on experience in residential life, student engagement, and co‑curricular programming. Under supervision, you will support residence hall operations, front desk services, and student staff coordination on campus in San Diego.

This entry‑level training role emphasizes leadership development, advising student organizations, and community standards.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Postsecondary Educational Leadership graduate program during the appointment year.
• Experience with diverse student populations and ability to advise students individually and in group settings.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data to inform decisions, programs, and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow through across programs and service areas.
• Experience in program development and event planning for student organizations and leadership programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, student engagement platforms (e.g., Modern Campus), housing/CRM systems (StarRez, Navigate).

Responsibilities

• Support residence hall operations and front desk services
• Assist with student staff supervision and development
• Plan and implement programs and student engagement initiatives
• Advise student leaders and support student organizations
• Respond to incidents and uphold community standards
• Provide student support, mentorship, and resource referrals

Skills

Diversity experience

Student advising

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Program development

Education

Graduate program enrollment in Postsecondary Educational Leadership (Student Affairs)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Modern Campus

StarRez/Navigate housing systems

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking an Assistant Coordinator in the Residential Education Office to gain hands‑on experience in residential life, student engagement, and co‑curricular programming. Under supervision, you will support residence hall operations, front desk services, and student staff coordination on campus in San Diego.

This entry‑level training role emphasizes leadership development, advising student organizations, and community standards.