Student Engagement and Inclusive Programs Assistant (Student Services Professional IB)

Join San Diego State University’s Center for Inclusive Excellence as a Student Engagement and Inclusive Programs Assistant and help create a more inclusive, connected, and welcoming campus community. This dynamic, fast-paced, student-facing role supports programs that promote inclusive leadership, allyship, community building, and meaningful learning while recognizing and building on the strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences of a diverse student population.

Bring inclusive programming to life in support of equity and students from historically marginalized communities. This position facilitates learning activities, mentors student leaders, coordinates events, develops educational materials, connects students with campus resources, and collaborates with campus partners to foster belonging, leadership development, and meaningful student engagement. Through this work, help students draw on their strengths, identities, knowledge, and experiences as assets in shaping a more inclusive campus community. 

• →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.

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment for up to 3 years.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) advances an inclusive and welcoming university community through professional learning, community building, advocacy, and programs that promote equity, belonging, and cross-cultural understanding. CIE supports faculty, staff, and students through workshops, presentations, peer education, identity and allyship programming, resources, and other educational initiatives that develop inclusive leadership and strengthen connections across the University.

The Center collaborates with campus and community partners to support individuals and communities, advance inclusive practices, and contribute to the recruitment, retention, development, and well-being of a diverse university community.

For more information regarding The Center for Inclusive Excellence, click here.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.

• Knowledge of campus organization, procedures, program objectives, and the relationship between assigned student services programs and overall campus operations.
• 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.

• Experience supporting student engagement, leadership development, diversity education, or related programs,  approaching student interactions with curiosity, listening to lived experiences without judgment, and reflecting on personal assumptions, power dynamics, and biases.
• Experience responding to routine inquiries and explaining established policies, procedures, or program requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive, cross-cultural communication skills and proactively addressing systemic inequities through professional learning.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canvas, Modern Campus, or other student engagement and campus-specific systems.

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

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All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.