Student Services Professional, Academic Related 12 Mo.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website .

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, the SSP-AR I performs professional Student Services work in teaching, counseling or research at a level requiring completion of advanced professional training in the specialty area within Student Services to which assigned. This is the entry level for a fully trained professional whose background includes possession of a doctorate or equivalent, appropriate internship or practicum experience and some directly related work experience, and who is assigned to perform a direct academic-related function.

This position requires the employee to have an applicable licensure such as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) within the State of California at the time of hire or within 24 months of the initial hire date. Failure to provide proof of licensure will result in loss of employment.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES CSN INCLUDE

Counseling: This category involves a full professional responsibility for counseling of individuals as represented by any and all types of complex psychological, social and personal problems. This entails responsibility for recognizing the need for personal adjustment counseling at the full professional level and includes utilizing individual, couples, and group counseling procedures. Independent responsibility is assumed for the handling of cases from the initial contact with students to the final resolution of the problem. Counseling includes assisting students in identification of major problems, determining services needed, selecting and using appropriate psychological counseling strategies, employing professional therapeutic counseling techniques, assessing and interpreting results, and where appropriate, determining need for referral for specialized medical, social service, or other assistance. The counselor is responsible for the complete analysis and synthesis of the psychological data and for the final evaluation and interpretation of that data.

Outreach: Counselors typically engage in outreach activities (e.g.- tabling events, workshops on mental health topics, collaborations with campus partners, supporting events on campus). These activities serve to promote awareness of and destigmatize mental health, increase awareness of CAPS services, provide knowledge of coping skills and strategies to promote mental health and well-being, and develop and maintain relationships with different departments and organizations on and off campus.

Instruction: Incumbents performing duties within this category typically teach regular courses in a college or university curriculum directly related to their assigned program area, as well as specially constructed courses which combine academic matter with specially designed learning techniques to facilitate academic achievement of disadvantaged students; direct graduate training of future practitioners in the Student Services field by supervising internship activities; and design curriculum for learning skills development and learning laboratory programs.

Research and Innovation: Incumbents performing duties within this category typically develop and validate a comprehensive campus testing program and/or provide overall administration of a campus standardized, but comprehensive testing program including the proper administration of various tests; design and direct complex statistical research projects; develop recommendations to faculty and administrators concerning student needs, trends and needed modification of campus programs and curriculum based upon statistical research results and/or on advanced curriculum knowledge; consult and advise faculty on most effective test design to achieve desired evaluation results; provide interpretation of highly unusual test results and provide follow-up counseling or refer students for appropriate follow-up counseling; and develop model situations and programs, conduct research on the effectiveness of testing programs and publicize results which contribute to the development of the discipline.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an appropriate terminal degree, e.g., a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology or a specific related academic field, or a master’s degree in Social Work, Profession Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other similarly related degree.
• Selected candidates require an applicable licensure such as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) within the State of California at the time of hire or within 24 months of the initial hire date. Failure to provide proof of licensure will result in a loss of employment.
• Ability to counsel students utilizing professional counseling techniques and strategies and meet the needs of a student body group consisting of historically marginalized individuals
• Knowledge of professional counseling techniques and strategies
• Ability to plan and conduct workshops utilizing innovative teaching techniques
• Ability to visualize needed changes and improvements in counseling or related programs
• Ability to originate new, different, or creative solutions to student problems
• Knowledge of or ability to understand the role and functioning of Student Services and Academic Affairs programs in a higher education setting and work with students from multicultural backgrounds presenting various attitudes and value systems
• Ability to gain acceptance of program operations based on positive working relationships and recognition and understanding of the need for compromise
• Ability to understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by considering the variety of the interrelationships, motivations, and goals of the members of the organizations served
• Ability to interview skillfully
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodologies
• Ability to collect and analyze data or information
• Ability to solve problems and to draw conclusions from an analysis of the data collected
• Ability to apply and utilize various statistical and research methods
• Ability to organize and present data and information in a concise and logical manner
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports that are clear, concise, and comprehensive
• Ability to continually increase the range of comprehension and knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the research performed in the Student Services area
• Knowledge of organizational development, planning, and structure
• Knowledge of principles of administrative, personnel, and fiscal management
• Knowledge of specific academic discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with historically marginalized populations
• Experience working with college people and/or at a college campus
• Experience organizing and conducting group therapy sessions
• Bilingual
• Licensed to offer mental health counseling in the state of California
• PsyD or PhD preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Counseling & Psychological Services department supports the university mission of academic success and social justice through promoting the mental well-being of CSUSB students, the campus community, and the surrounding region. This is achieved through mental health counseling, advocacy, and outreach and consultation in a safe, supportive and culturally informed environment.

To find out more about Counseling & Psychological Services at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/caps

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair

Jennifer Moulton

jennifer.moulton@csusb.edu .

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter If available, evidence of successful grant applications and related programing. Unofficial copies of all post-secondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment). Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. One must be a former supervisor. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).
Formal review of applications will begin May 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=547638&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary is commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply. Anticipated salary hiring range is $7127-$7510 per month depending on qualifications.

Student Services Professional, Academic - Related I - 12 Month $7,127 - 12,771

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest

Advertised: Apr 22 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)

• (909) 537-4388

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