Umoja Center Coordinator

CSU; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

15 paid holidays

PERS retirement

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt invites applications for the Umoja Center Coordinator role within the Umoja Center Department. The position leads daily operations, supports Pan African student excellence, and partners across campus to implement inclusive programs and services from enrollment through graduation.

Reporting to the Center Director, the Coordinator will train Umoja advisors, collaborate with academic departments, and advance a polytechnic mission that aids underrepresented students in succeeding

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence.
• Trains and supports Umoja Center academic advisors to ensure student success.
• Works with campus partners to implement inclusion and engagement programs.

Job description

Umoja Center Coordinator

Umoja Center Department

Job #559934

Close Date: 08/17/2026

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands‑on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands‑on learning, inspired teaching, ground‑breaking research, and thought‑provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down‑to‑earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly Humboldt is part of one of the nation’s largest and most impactful public university systems, where education, innovation, and service create meaningful change for California and beyond. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future at Cal Poly Humboldt.

(Job #559934) Student Services Professional III, Umoja Center Coordinator, CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 – $7,893 per month, Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540 Per Month.

Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full‑time, benefited, exempt, 12‑month pay plan permanent position with a one‑year probationary period in the Umoja Center Department.

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Centers for Inclusive Academic & Career Excellence, the Umoja Center Coordinator oversees the day‑to‑day operation of the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence. The Coordinator plans, responds, and advocates support and success of students attending Cal Poly Humboldt who self‑identify with any of the diverse identities represented within the African diaspora, from enrollment to graduation. Works with campus partners to create and advance strategic vision and planning and implements services and programs that promote inclusion and intersectional engagement. Works closely with academic departments to strengthen culturally responsive curricular and co‑curricular programming. Trains and supports Umoja Center academic advisors to ensure student success. Assists campus in creating a polytechnic that supports underrepresented students with enrolling and succeeding.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Work – 35%

• Lead for the day‑to‑day operation of