Assistant Program Coordinator, El Centro Serna (SSP IB)

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University in Sacramento seeks an Assistant Program Coordinator (SSP IB) to support the Center’s programs at El Centro Serna and help improve student success, leadership and overall experience.

You will mentor students, collaborate with interns and staff to design events, prepare materials, and represent the center on campus committees, reporting to the Program Coordinator and Director.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide student support services to a diverse student population.
• Experience in professional Student Services work at entry trainee level or graduate level substitution allowed.
• Understanding of campus program management and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and advise students and interns on center programs.
• Support staff who design and deliver programs for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assist with events, written materials, and representation on campus committees.
• Collaborate with CSU administrators, faculty, and student organizations.

Skills

Mentoring

Student advising

Program coordination

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences / Public or Business Administration

Job description

Job no: 563234
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification Title

Student Services Professional IB (SSP IB)

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Coordinator (SSP IB) works under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator of El Centro Serna and under general supervision of the Director.

The incumbent assists the Center’s Program Coordinator through clearly defined efforts to deliver integrated support services and programming aimed at improving students’ academic success, leadership, professional development, retention, and enrichment of the overall student experience.

This position will serve as a mentor and advisor to students. In addition, the APC will work with interns and student assistants to support staff who design and deliver programs for graduate and/or undergraduate students to promote and raise awareness around student excellence through events/programs, written materials and representation on campus-wide committees.

FLSA

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,482.00 per month. Anticipated hiring rate is at the entry of the classification salary range.

CSU Classification Salary Range

$4,482.00 per month -$6,342.00 per month

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.

Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.

Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.

Experience

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field.

Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to provide student support services to a diverse student population, including students from high need populations, particularly those from Latine communities