Assistant Coordinator
Opt For Healthy Living, Pomona, CA, United States
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Job no:
557169
Work type:
Staff
Location:
Pomona
Categories:
Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services
Recruitment Close Date:
May 8, 2026
THE DEPARTMENT
Residence Life Team within University Housing Services (UHS). The Residence Life Team (RLT) is responsible for development and delivery of services and programs, in a residential experience that ensures the quality of life, well-being and personal development of residential students contributing to retention and academic success. This unit is responsible for establishing policy and procedure in the residential facilities, individual contact with residents, advising and facilitating student government, administering conduct, intervening in crisis, developing educational and programmatic efforts, and coordinating the safety and security of residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
Community Development
Support with the guidance of the Front Desk Attendants (FDA), Resident Advisors (RA), and Program Assistants (PAs) in the daily operations and emergency interventions of residential communities.
Assist Coordinators with student success support services and programs that improve retention and graduation rates for all CPP residential students.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with residents.
Utilize skills to encourage student success within the portfolio through programs, role modeling with students and staff. Support administrative operations of the department, including room assignments, occupancy reports, resident check-in/check-out, room changes, work requests, equipment check-out, etc.
Climb stairs (some residence halls do not have elevators) for emergency and crisis response.
Maintain thorough knowledge of and enforce University policy, UHS policy and UHS Housing License Agreement for residential students.
Residential Education Initiatives
Assist Resident Advisors and Program Assistants with program development, planning and implementation.
Assist with annual selection processes for Resident Advisors and Program Assistants.
Assist with educational campaigns, programming, trainings, and workshops for the residential community.
Network and collaborate with campus departments to develop, design, and implement programs that facilitate opportunities for interaction and dialogue with the campus community on student engagement, leadership, sense of belonging, and inclusive community practices that support the success of all residential students.
Responsible for understanding the expectations of professional staff, student leaders, front desk attendants, elected members of individual hall councils for each building/community, Resident Student Association (RSA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and residential students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree – 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 may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.
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; graduate level education may be substituted.
Knowledge and abilities: Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned. Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Enrollment in a Higher Education/Student Affairs Master's program (or related field) is preferred.
Experience working with students from varied socioeconomic, educational, or cultural backgrounds in a residential, student services, or community-based setting is also preferred.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
University Driving Requirements
Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1) Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2) Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof). 3) Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4) Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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.
Veteran Preference
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.
Advertised:
Apr 24 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
May 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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Job no:
557169
Work type:
Staff
Location:
Pomona
Categories:
Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services
Recruitment Close Date:
May 8, 2026
THE DEPARTMENT
Residence Life Team within University Housing Services (UHS). The Residence Life Team (RLT) is responsible for development and delivery of services and programs, in a residential experience that ensures the quality of life, well-being and personal development of residential students contributing to retention and academic success. This unit is responsible for establishing policy and procedure in the residential facilities, individual contact with residents, advising and facilitating student government, administering conduct, intervening in crisis, developing educational and programmatic efforts, and coordinating the safety and security of residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
Community Development
Support with the guidance of the Front Desk Attendants (FDA), Resident Advisors (RA), and Program Assistants (PAs) in the daily operations and emergency interventions of residential communities.
Assist Coordinators with student success support services and programs that improve retention and graduation rates for all CPP residential students.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with residents.
Utilize skills to encourage student success within the portfolio through programs, role modeling with students and staff. Support administrative operations of the department, including room assignments, occupancy reports, resident check-in/check-out, room changes, work requests, equipment check-out, etc.
Climb stairs (some residence halls do not have elevators) for emergency and crisis response.
Maintain thorough knowledge of and enforce University policy, UHS policy and UHS Housing License Agreement for residential students.
Residential Education Initiatives
Assist Resident Advisors and Program Assistants with program development, planning and implementation.
Assist with annual selection processes for Resident Advisors and Program Assistants.
Assist with educational campaigns, programming, trainings, and workshops for the residential community.
Network and collaborate with campus departments to develop, design, and implement programs that facilitate opportunities for interaction and dialogue with the campus community on student engagement, leadership, sense of belonging, and inclusive community practices that support the success of all residential students.
Responsible for understanding the expectations of professional staff, student leaders, front desk attendants, elected members of individual hall councils for each building/community, Resident Student Association (RSA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and residential students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree – 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 may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.
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; graduate level education may be substituted.
Knowledge and abilities: Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; research and interviewing techniques; principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; and the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned. Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation; interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Enrollment in a Higher Education/Student Affairs Master's program (or related field) is preferred.
Experience working with students from varied socioeconomic, educational, or cultural backgrounds in a residential, student services, or community-based setting is also preferred.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
University Driving Requirements
Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1) Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2) Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof). 3) Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4) Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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.
Veteran Preference
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.
Advertised:
Apr 24 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
May 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr