Inclusive Programs & Student Engagement Specialist

The California State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University’s Center for Inclusive Excellence is hiring a Student Engagement and Inclusive Programs Assistant to support inclusive leadership, allyship, and community-building efforts. The role mentors student leaders, coordinates events, develops educational materials, and connects students with campus resources to foster belonging and meaningful engagement.

The position emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, designing learning activities, and reporting on program impact,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of campus organization, procedures, program objectives.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data, recording and interpreting factual information, reasoning logically, drawing valid conclusions, and making appropriate recommendations.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, including presenting information, contributing to meetings and interviews, and preparing concise reports.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when responding to sensitive, emotional, or interpersonal situations while managing competing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and cross‑cultural communication, active listening, self‑reflection, and respectful engagement with people from varied lived experiences.
• Knowledge of diversity and social justice issues, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and class background, along with experience serving underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of inclusive leadership awareness trainings, workshops, learning environments, allyship initiatives, orientation activities, and student engagement programs.
• Facilitate routine presentations and learning activities that encourage reflection, dialogue, leadership development, and community connection.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, program guidance, and developmental support of Diversity Peer Educators, Inclusive Ambassador Interns, and other student employees.
• Collaborate and attend meetings with campus diversity partners in efforts to foster cross-departmental collaborations
• Create and update outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, newsletters, website content, social media, and other promotional resources.
• Coordinate program logistics, including: schedules, attendance records, workshop requests, event materials, purchasing documents, student employment paperwork, and internship requirements.
• Collect and summarize participation and program information to support reporting, assessment, and ongoing program improvement.

Skills

Campus operations

Data analysis

Oral & written communication

Judgement & confidentiality

Inclusive cross-cultural communication

Diversity & social justice knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canvas

Modern Campus

Job description

San Diego State University’s Center for Inclusive Excellence is hiring a Student Engagement and Inclusive Programs Assistant to support inclusive leadership, allyship, and community-building efforts. The role mentors student leaders, coordinates events, develops educational materials, and connects students with campus resources to foster belonging and meaningful engagement.

The position emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, designing learning activities, and reporting on program impact,