{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1625daca4f44b1309767be17","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1625daca4f44b1309767be17","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1625daca4f44b1309767be17","title":"Coordinator","description":"Position Title: Coordinator\nPosition Department: Community Action Center\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nFull/Part-Time: Full-Time\nReports to: Department Manager\n\nClick here to apply!\n\nAssociated Students Summary\nAssociated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high-quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.\n\nA.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThis role is housed within the Community Action Center, a department of Associated Students, which connects San Jose State University students with community service opportunities that deepen the educational experience while promoting the lifelong commitment to civic activism.\nThe Coordinator is a dynamic role dedicated to fostering student-led advocacy, civic engagement, and high-impact service programming. The Department Coordinator with the Community Action Center (CAC), designs civic engagement programs, supervises and empowers student staff, and helps steer the department’s administrative vision. Success in this role means building powerful, sustainable partnerships across the university and broader community to foster deep solidarity, justice-centered education, and lasting civic impact.\nEssential Functions\nDesign, execute, and scale comprehensive service-learning and civic engagement programming, ensuring all initiatives align with department goals and community needs.\nLead and elevate department civic engagement programs (ie: K-12 Sembradores and Beacon); spearhead strategic recruitment, specialized training, and ongoing retention efforts.\nSupervise and manage student assistant staff, overseeing hiring, onboarding, project management, and performance reviews; empower student staff to develop high-quality K-12 curricula rooted in CAC values and frameworks.\nCultivate collaborative partnerships with student organizations, university staff, and faculty to drive volunteer and civic engagement participant recruitment and foster community-centered service networks.\nDevelop and maintain sustainable partnerships with leadership teams at all service program sites. This includes ensuring school-based contracts and MOUs fulfill their agreed-upon obligations and programmatic goals.\nSpearhead marketing and outreach strategies for civic engagement programs and volunteer recruitment, collaborating closely with the Associated Students marketing team and CAC media staff to maximize visibility and engagement.\nPartner with the Department Manager with facilitating and coordinating staff development, which includes staff meetings, mandatory Summer & Winter staff retreats, and workshops for CAC staff focused on social justice and identity development, anti-racism training, professional development, etc.\nParticipate in supporting campus initiatives by serving on campus wide committees and planning meetings, including but not limited to: The Solidarity Network, Leadership Today, and homecoming.\nWork closely with Facilities, Development and Operations (FD&O) and Event Services to schedule event spaces for civic engagement efforts.\nSupport the organization’s student learning outcomes with a focus on leadership, building a sense of community, and developing critical thinking skills.\nDevelop and facilitate student surveys to assess student needs and opinions, as well as overall satisfaction with CAC services. Compile data and report findings appropriately.\nAttend department and staff meetings and on-going staff development trainings of Associated Students, the Division of Student Affairs, and SJSU.\nWork with SJSU Risk Management to ensure safe practices and emergency preparedness at programs and uphold the safety of attendees.\nManage and monitor programmatic budgets.\nDevelop and maintain internal department documents, processes, policies, guidelines, checklists, and other reference documents as needed.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nIntensive knowledge in student development, higher education, social justice, civic engagement, ethnic studies and/or related field.\nDemonstrated ability to train, supervise and coordinate the activities of student staff and volunteers.\nAbility to work independently and creatively to develop effective programs and services.\nRequires excellent customer service and public speaking ability.\nRequires demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Microsoft Publisher, and other planning tools.\nRequires excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.\nAbility to create, implement and monitor program development and fiscal management.\nDemonstrated competencies in the areas of project management and crisis management.\nAbility to work evenings and weekends on occasion.\n\nWork Environment, Hours and Physical Demands\nThis job operates in an office environment but will require frequent travel to offsite partner locations as needed; thus, reliable mode of transportation is required.\nThis position routinely uses standard office equipment.\nWork hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.\nMust be able to operate a computer, including a keyboard and mouse, and phone.\nMust be able to occasionally lift or carry office or event products or supplies, up to 40 pounds.\nMust be able to sit for extended periods of time.\n\nOther Duties\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.\n\nRequired or Preferred Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree required in Ethnic Studies, Education, Sociology, Political Science, or related field from an accredited college/university.\nMaster’s degree preferred in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ethnic Studies, or related field from an accredited college/university.\n1-2 years experience developing/facilitating curriculum for K-12 aged students.\n1-3 years of experience in program development, volunteer management, and event coordination within colleges, universities, or community organizations dedicated to social justice and civic engagement.\n1-3 years of experience supervising student employees, or direct reports.\nExperience in facilitating workshops/dialogues in the topics of civic engagement, intersectionality, and/or social justice.\nExperience in marketing and promotion of programs.\nExperience working in a diverse environment with staff, faculty and students in a diverse university setting,\nNotes to Applicants\nThe person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.\nThis position may be exposed to sensitive or personal information and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Integrated CSU Administrative Manual 8000 series and Associated Students Information Security Standards as a condition of employment.\nA background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after a conditional offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect a conditional offer of employment.\nEqual Employment Statement\nAssociated Students provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A.S. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.\nApplications\nApplicants must submit a complete application through the Associated Students applicant tracking system, ADP. Only complete applications will be considered.\nDeadline\nThe position will remain open until filled.\nClick here to apply!","company":"Associatedstudentsof","rawCompany":"associatedstudentsof","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T18:18:41.865Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Coordinator","description":"Position Title: Coordinator\nPosition Department: Community Action Center\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nFull/Part-Time: Full-Time\nReports to: Department Manager\n\nClick here to apply!\n\nAssociated Students Summary\nAssociated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high-quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.\n\nA.S. is a non-profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThis role is housed within the Community Action Center, a department of Associated Students, which connects San Jose State University students with community service opportunities that deepen the educational experience while promoting the lifelong commitment to civic activism.\nThe Coordinator is a dynamic role dedicated to fostering student-led advocacy, civic engagement, and high-impact service programming. The Department Coordinator with the Community Action Center (CAC), designs civic engagement programs, supervises and empowers student staff, and helps steer the department’s administrative vision. Success in this role means building powerful, sustainable partnerships across the university and broader community to foster deep solidarity, justice-centered education, and lasting civic impact.\nEssential Functions\nDesign, execute, and scale comprehensive service-learning and civic engagement programming, ensuring all initiatives align with department goals and community needs.\nLead and elevate department civic engagement programs (ie: K-12 Sembradores and Beacon); spearhead strategic recruitment, specialized training, and ongoing retention efforts.\nSupervise and manage student assistant staff, overseeing hiring, onboarding, project management, and performance reviews; empower student staff to develop high-quality K-12 curricula rooted in CAC values and frameworks.\nCultivate collaborative partnerships with student organizations, university staff, and faculty to drive volunteer and civic engagement participant recruitment and foster community-centered service networks.\nDevelop and maintain sustainable partnerships with leadership teams at all service program sites. This includes ensuring school-based contracts and MOUs fulfill their agreed-upon obligations and programmatic goals.\nSpearhead marketing and outreach strategies for civic engagement programs and volunteer recruitment, collaborating closely with the Associated Students marketing team and CAC media staff to maximize visibility and engagement.\nPartner with the Department Manager with facilitating and coordinating staff development, which includes staff meetings, mandatory Summer & Winter staff retreats, and workshops for CAC staff focused on social justice and identity development, anti-racism training, professional development, etc.\nParticipate in supporting campus initiatives by serving on campus wide committees and planning meetings, including but not limited to: The Solidarity Network, Leadership Today, and homecoming.\nWork closely with Facilities, Development and Operations (FD&O) and Event Services to schedule event spaces for civic engagement efforts.\nSupport the organization’s student learning outcomes with a focus on leadership, building a sense of community, and developing critical thinking skills.\nDevelop and facilitate student surveys to assess student needs and opinions, as well as overall satisfaction with CAC services. Compile data and report findings appropriately.\nAttend department and staff meetings and on-going staff development trainings of Associated Students, the Division of Student Affairs, and SJSU.\nWork with SJSU Risk Management to ensure safe practices and emergency preparedness at programs and uphold the safety of attendees.\nManage and monitor programmatic budgets.\nDevelop and maintain internal department documents, processes, policies, guidelines, checklists, and other reference documents as needed.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nIntensive knowledge in student development, higher education, social justice, civic engagement, ethnic studies and/or related field.\nDemonstrated ability to train, supervise and coordinate the activities of student staff and volunteers.\nAbility to work independently and creatively to develop effective programs and services.\nRequires excellent customer service and public speaking ability.\nRequires demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Microsoft Publisher, and other planning tools.\nRequires excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.\nAbility to create, implement and monitor program development and fiscal management.\nDemonstrated competencies in the areas of project management and crisis management.\nAbility to work evenings and weekends on occasion.\n\nWork Environment, Hours and Physical Demands\nThis job operates in an office environment but will require frequent travel to offsite partner locations as needed; thus, reliable mode of transportation is required.\nThis position routinely uses standard office equipment.\nWork hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.\nMust be able to operate a computer, including a keyboard and mouse, and phone.\nMust be able to occasionally lift or carry office or event products or supplies, up to 40 pounds.\nMust be able to sit for extended periods of time.\n\nOther Duties\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.\n\nRequired or Preferred Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree required in Ethnic Studies, Education, Sociology, Political Science, or related field from an accredited college/university.\nMaster’s degree preferred in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ethnic Studies, or related field from an accredited college/university.\n1-2 years experience developing/facilitating curriculum for K-12 aged students.\n1-3 years of experience in program development, volunteer management, and event coordination within colleges, universities, or community organizations dedicated to social justice and civic engagement.\n1-3 years of experience supervising student employees, or direct reports.\nExperience in facilitating workshops/dialogues in the topics of civic engagement, intersectionality, and/or social justice.\nExperience in marketing and promotion of programs.\nExperience working in a diverse environment with staff, faculty and students in a diverse university setting,\nNotes to Applicants\nThe person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.\nThis position may be exposed to sensitive or personal information and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Integrated CSU Administrative Manual 8000 series and Associated Students Information Security Standards as a condition of employment.\nA background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after a conditional offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect a conditional offer of employment.\nEqual Employment Statement\nAssociated Students provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A.S. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.\nApplications\nApplicants must submit a complete application through the Associated Students applicant tracking system, ADP. Only complete applications will be considered.\nDeadline\nThe position will remain open until filled.\nClick here to apply!","datePosted":"2026-08-04T18:18:41.865Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T18:18:41.865Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Associatedstudentsof","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Jose","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1625daca4f44b1309767be17"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1625daca4f44b1309767be17"}}