Black Student Success & Belonging Coordinator

The California State University; Fresno, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job description

Job no: 563074
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to$5,540 - $5,817per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,540 to $7,893per month.

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Coordinator, African American/Black Student Support designs, implements, and evaluates identity-informed student success initiatives that promote academic achievement, persistence, retention, and belonging for students within the African American/Black community. Furthermore, this position ensures that services, programs, and supports are available to all students, with initiatives informed by institutional data to address identified student needs.

The Coordinator provides direct student engagement, academic mentoring, and case-managed support while contributing to Center-wide retention and graduation efforts through coordinated care, data analysis, and cross-campus collaboration. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing student outcomes by translating culturally responsive practices into tangible, measurable impact. The Coordinator allocates 40% of assigned responsibilities to the planning, coordination, and assessment of student engagement programs and initiatives, and 60% to providing comprehensive case management, academic mentoring, referral coordination, and documentation in support of student success and retention.

Key Qualifications

• Design, implement, and assess identity-informed student success initiatives that foster academic achievement, retention, and belonging.
• Analyze student success trends, equity gaps, and high-impact practices to inform targeted interventions and program improvements.
• Provide proactive academic coaching, mentoring, and case-managed support to students navigating academic, personal, financial, or institutional barriers.
• Engage students who disclose sensitive or personal information with cultural humility, care, and professionalism.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate program effectiveness and inform decision‑making.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and community‑building activities related to academic success, belonging, and persistence.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, student organizations, and campus partners to coordinate holistic support.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in a related field, and three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, or assessing academic success and retention initiatives.
• Knowledge of identity development, culturally responsive pedagogy, and belonging‑centered programming.
• Experience using coordinated care, case management, or student success platforms (e.g., EAB/Bulldog Connect).
• Strong assessment skills, including data collection, evaluation, and reporting to inform program improvement.
• Experience collaborating across academic and student affairs units.
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, or coaching student employees or interns.
• Experience within the California State University (CSU) system.
• Proficiency with student success, learning management, assessment, and data tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, EAB, Canvas, Bulldog Connect, Qualtrics, Tableau).
• Experience with outreach, marketing, and communication strategies, including the development of print and digital materials and effective social media messaging.

Department Summary

The Student Success and Belonging Center (SSBC) advances student persistence, retention, graduation, and holistic success by integrating culturally responsive, identity‑affirming engagement with evidence‐based, high‑impact student success practices. The Center offers coordinated student support, belonging‑centered programming, and retention strategies throughout the student life cycle, with a focus on early connection, effective on‑boarding, proactive advising, integrated care, and continuous improvement through data‑informed decision‑making.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 26, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.Fresno State is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free and vapor‑free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi‑ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at (559) 278‑2032.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification

The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: Oct 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 26 2026 Pacific Daylight Time