Housing Stability Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

San Diego State University’s Basic Needs Center and Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) is looking for a Housing Stability Coordinator to support students facing housing crises and lead the SDSU Rapid Re-Housing program. If you're passionate about helping students navigate challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students experiencing housing insecurity by assessing their situations and creating action plans.
• Lead the SDSU Rapid Re-Housing program, conducting intake assessments and coordinating with community partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to find housing solutions and navigate university systems.
• Evaluate housing resources in San Diego County to connect students with the best opportunities.
• Promote the program and manage communication with community and campus partners.
• Provide financial guidance in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office to resolve students’ financial crises.
• Comply as a mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Help students achieve housing stability and succeed at SDSU.
• Work with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
• Gain valuable expertise in housing resources, case management, and program evaluation.
• Build relationships with local housing agencies and organizations.
• Be part of a team that values inclusivity and equity.

Be part of a team that is committed to supporting students and making a real difference. Apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not 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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Student Financial Resource sub-division within the Division of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity includes the Student Financial Center, Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Office, and Basic Needs/Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT). This sub-division provides student-centered services in a transparent, regulated, and compliance-driven environment under the leadership of an Assistant Vice President.

The Basic Needs department supports campus initiatives by offering a wellness hub for workshops and one-on-one case management with ECRT. It addresses financial wellness, nutrition, CalFresh education, and more. The Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) helps students facing food, housing, or financial crises by connecting them with on- and off-campus resources and supporting long-term solutions for their academic success.

For more information regarding the Basic Needs Center, click here .

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in case management.
• Experience supporting individuals in crisis situations.
• Experience collaborating with community resources.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Experience working with state-funded programs and reporting procedures is preferred.
• Experience assisting individuals facing housing insecurity or displacement is preferred.
• Experience working in educational settings or with young adult populations is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,540 per month.

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 per month.

SDSU Values

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 SDSU, 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.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

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.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 6, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Dec 13 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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