Cultural Programs Lead: Student Engagement & Belonging

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cross-Cultural Center Assistant Program Coordinator at SDSU Imperial Valley is a full-time, on-site role focused on developing culturally responsive programs, workshops, and community-building initiatives to promote student belonging, engagement, and success in Imperial Valley and Calexico–Mexicali border region.

You will supervise student assistants, collaborate with campus and community partners, manage event logistics, and contribute to inclusive programming.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development principles and inclusive engagement.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating cultural programs and events.
• Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and social justice.
• Experience supporting student success, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate culturally responsive programs, workshops, and events.
• Collaborate with student organizations and campus departments and community partners.
• Coordinate program operations: event planning, scheduling, space reservations, purchasing, expense monitoring.
• Supervise, mentor, and train student assistants and support their development.
• Evaluate participation and feedback to enhance programming and student retention.

Skills

Student development principles

Multicultural programming

Inclusive student engagement

Event planning & coordination

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring student staff

Organizational & project coordination

Education

Master’s degree substitution

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences / related field

Job description

The Cross-Cultural Center Assistant Program Coordinator at SDSU Imperial Valley is a full-time, on-site role focused on developing culturally responsive programs, workshops, and community-building initiatives to promote student belonging, engagement, and success in Imperial Valley and Calexico–Mexicali border region.

You will supervise student assistants, collaborate with campus and community partners, manage event logistics, and contribute to inclusive programming.