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Otter Cross-Cultural Center Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6989632
Location: Seaside, CA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Otter Cross-Cultural Center Program Coordinator

University Corporation at Monterey Bay

Salary: $29.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Job Number: 2026-00010

Location: CSUMB Main Campus- Seaside, CA

Department: Otter Student Union

Description

Otter Cross Cultural Center Program Coordinator

Otter Student Union

Priority Screening Deadline: March 23rd,2026. All positions are open until filled.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay ("Corporation"): The Corporation is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. The Corporation is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University.

The University: California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The Community: Monterey, with its moderate Mediterranean climate, is a diverse community on the picturesque central coast of California and rich in agriculture. Miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys are characteristics that contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by over 432,000 residents and millions of visitors. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why so many choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.

PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is an integral part of the California State University, Monterey Bay campus.

The Otter Student Union (OSU) provides facilities, programs, services, activities, and meaningful leadership &

employment opportunities that promote campus life. Funding support for OSU operations is generated from student fees. The Otter Student Union (OSU) is in the process of obtaining its 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation designation and will operate as a legally separate entity. Although a legally separate entity, the OSU will be a fully integrated part of the California State University, Monterey Bay campus. Pending full establishment of the OSU Auxiliary, employees will be hired temporarily as University Corporation employees, receiving the same benefits as current employees and governed by established University Corporation policies. The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is a program of the OSU.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Otter Cross-Cultural Center (OC3) provides programs and services that support the academic and social success of all CSUMB students through advice, leadership development, student organization support, outreach, and intercultural programming. The Center is dedicated to providing a friendly environment that promotes and encourages a greater appreciation, respect, and inclusion of social differences. Co-curricular programs are offered to encourage free expression and discussion related to the success of a culturally conscious university where cross-cultural competence is integral to student leadership, development, and success. Under the direct supervision of the Director for the OC3, the Otter Cross-Cultural Center Program Coordinator is responsible for providing guidance and direction to the OC3 student coordinators, and interns and related programs and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The Coordinator for Programs also remains current on trends and best practices for retaining and graduating students from historically marginalized communities.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive cross-cultural and intersectional programming model designed to engage the student body on topics of inclusion, equity, and student success, in alignment with OC3 and Affinity Center priorities.
Apply applicable CSU, CSUMB, OSU, and Student Life operating policies and procedures throughout the planning, implementation, and execution of programs and events.
Assist with program evaluation and assessment by collecting quantitative and qualitative data, supporting outcomes reporting, and contributing to continuous program improvement across OC3 and Affinity Center initiatives.
Support the development and delivery of trainings for university staff, faculty, and students including, but not limited to, LGBTQT+ Teach In, Ignite! Leadership Retreat, and OC3/Affinity Center student staff training.
Plan, coordinate, and implement OC3, Affinity center, and university signature programs, including but not limited to Werk Witch Drag Show, Indigenous People's Month, All Black Gala, International Women's Day Summit, Asian Pacific Islander week, and affinity graduation celebrations.
Utilize campus protocols to reserve meeting and event spaces, order catering, request marketing materials and promotion across campus, and other items to implement and promote programs.
Recruit, hire, train, and provide guidance and supervision to OC3 student coordinators, OC3 Interns, and student leaders, supporting their leadership development and successful program implementation.
Recruit and engage students in OC3 programs, events, and services, fostering meaningful participation and sustained involvement.
Provide coaching and support to students in their social, leadership, academic, and identity development,
promoting cultural awareness, allyship, and leadership skills. Facilitate structured dialogue and educational programming that promote respectful discourse, understanding, and community engagement.
Provide individual or group support to students and refer them to appropriate campus resources, including academic support, , financial aid literacy, career and graduate school exploration, and professional development resources.
Support the creation and maintenance of safe, welcoming, and affirming student gathering space in collaboration with OC3 and Affinity Center professional staff.
Coordinates the daily operations, including student staffing schedules, student organization reservations, and maintaining an educational resources library.
Assist with communication efforts, including supporting social media accounts, contributing to the weekly OC3 newsletter, and assisting with monthly reports. Prepare monthly program and event reports, including attendance data, budget summaries and quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation data.
Participate in department meetings, trainings, collaborations, retreats, and planning sessions; support cross-unit collaboration with Affinity Centers and represent OC3 on university committees as assigned.
Assists the Associate Director, in coordination with the Director, with the hiring, training, and supervision of student staff and OC3 Interns.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Attends seminars and conferences to maintain program and professional development.
Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service.
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK LOCATION

On-Site Position
Work Location: On-Campus
Requires travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of the histories, cultural and developmental, and issues of historically underrepresented student populations.
Thorough knowledge of the theories and practice of social justice, cultural/ capital wealth models, intersectionality, multicultural student development and student leadership development.
Knowledge and experience with multicultural and student development methodologies used to enhance student academic and personal development (ex: collaborative and student-centered teaching/learning models, small group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy).
Knowledge of successful practices in retaining and graduating students from historically marginalized identities.
Knowledge of current trends in higher education.
Delivering training to students, paraprofessionals, and advisors.
Knowledge of practices and procedures related to student activities programming.

Skills:

Experience addressing cultural and social justice issues and proven understanding of the cultural and social issues that affect diverse student populations in an educational setting;
Experience working with student organizations in an advisory capacity
Experience in program planning for students in higher education
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management and cross-cultural communication skills
Demonstrated appreciation for students and dedication to their success
Group facilitation and training skills
Strong conflict resolution and dialogic skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Abilities:

Be creative and innovative with a talent to engage students
Independently plan, organize and coordinate projects and interpret and apply program rules and regulations
Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions
Ability to interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action
Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively; develop and maintain accurate budgetary reports.
Must be able to multitask, prioritize, budget, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to gather, report, evaluate and analyze data.
Ability to reason logically, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to work independently and to take direction effectively.
Ability to prepare oral and written reports and comments that are clear, comprehensive, and concise (Canva, Google platform, Powerpoint, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and professional experience in areas related to college student development AND two years of professional experience in areas related to social justice. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Possession of this knowledge and ability is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Student Development, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Social Justice or other fields related to the delivery of services to a university student population.

Special Conditions of Employment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The 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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the University Corporation at Monterey Bay is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the fair chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.

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, The University Corporation at Monterey Bay 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. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay 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.

Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.

University Corporation does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to evaluate candidates. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers. Candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently. The use of AI tools, automated response systems, or other external assistance during interviews or assessments is not permitted and may result in disqualification.

University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are "at-will" employment.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.

FERPA:

This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Clery Act:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
Work in a campus police or security department
Are responsible for campus security
Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities

Special License or Certifications and Conditions:

May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

Questions can be sent to: hr_corporation@csumb.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Our salary schedule is available here.

The hiring range for this position is $29 - $31 per hour. Classification: Grade 3, Staff. This is a non-exempt position and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Corporation offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), and other benefits. Please review our benefits guide (Download PDF reader) for details about sick time, vacation, and holidays.

The Corporation also offers access to CSUMB's Faculty & Staff Meal Plans, which offers convenience, value, flexibility, to our all-you-care-to-eat dining commons, showcasing eight brand new dining concepts for an affordable price.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com

How to apply:

All prospective applicants must apply online. You must complete the entire application for submission. We only accept applications for the open positions listed. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of the electronic applications or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831) 582-3389. All positions are open until filled. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on the priority screening date. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csumb/jobs/5263919/otter-cross-cultural-center-program-coordinator

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