Program Coordinator for Personal Growth & Transformative Learning (On-Site)

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 57,560 - 69,400; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced seeks a Program Coordinator for Personal Growth & Transformative Learning to support student wellbeing and development. You will apply professional student services theories to identify needs and interpret policies, delivering programs and services.

Responsibilities include planning wellness initiatives, budgeting, advising student leaders, coordinating events, and collaborating with campus partners to expand programming for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree preferred in a closely related field (Leadership in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling).
• Three years of progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement wellness, health, and student learning programs; manage program budget; advise student leaders; report to the Associate Director.
• Assist in office planning, hiring, fundraising, supervise interns, and maintain department webpages.
• Coordinate special events and campus initiatives; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; provide technical support; organize alternative programming.

Skills

Advising & Counseling

Wellness Programs

Budget Management

Event Planning

Diversity & Inclusion

Multilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Justice, Human Rights or related field

Master’s degree in Leadership in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or related field (Preferred)

Job description

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $57,560 - $69,400/yr.

Job Closing Date

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around April 13, 2026.

Location

This position is fully on‑site.

About The Job

Using professional student services theories and concepts, the Program Coordinator for Personal Growth & Transformative Learning performs a range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Involvement specialization. The Program Coordinator will provide information and interpretation of straightforward policies, procedures, and regulations; utilize assessments to identify student needs in development, wellness, programs, and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Implementation: develop and implement wellness, health, and student learning programs; manage program budget; provide advisory support to student leaders; report to the Associate Director.
• General Administration and Supervision: participate in office planning; assist in hiring; coordinate fundraising; supervise interns; conduct program assessments; maintain department web pages.
• Special Events and Collaborations: coordinate special events and campus‑wide initiatives; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; provide technical support; organize alternative programming.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Justice, Human Rights or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in Leadership in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institution (Preferred).

Experience:

• Three years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Three years of experience working with diverse populations, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, socio‑economic backgrounds, and/or a variety of religions (Preferred).
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a 4‑year higher education environment (Preferred).
• Multi‑lingual: Spanish and/or Hmong (Preferred).

Critical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of common University‑specific computer application programs; understanding of university and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment.
• In‑depth knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Involvement specialization, including advising and counseling techniques.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making, problem‑solving, and performance‑improvement skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice topics, including power, privilege, oppression, and intersections of identity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health, wellness, well‑being, professional and personal growth, and student development and learning.
• Proven experience coordinating large and small‑scale multifaceted events, including budget management and volunteer coordination (Preferred).
• Ability to advise and support student‑driven events, including educational, social, academic and political activities (Preferred).
• Knowledge of student development theory and practice (e.g., Abes, Jones & McEwen, Torres, Jones, & Renn, Adams, Bell, Griffin) (Preferred).

Background Check

Background check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy

The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E‑Verify

All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E‑Verify. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts require the university to notify applicants that an E‑Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/