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Project Rebound Coordinator

Employer
San Diego State University
Location
San Diego

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 498433
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Student Services

Position Summary

Project Rebound is a special admissions and support program for students transitioning out of prison. It has helped hundreds of individuals earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees since 1967. Project Rebound has a proven model to promote restorative justice, reduce recidivism, and empower individuals through higher education.

The Coordinator of Project Rebound reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program which includes, but is not limited to, on- and off-campus program planning, budget planning, and program expenditures. The Coordinator also supervises program resources and support activities, under the direction of the Executive Director.

The Coordinator must facilitate the enrollment of all formerly incarcerated students who qualify for the program based on university as well as program criteria. The Coordinator assesses each student’s unique academic and personal needs and familiarizes them with all necessary SDSU and community services that will aid them in reentry and matriculation processes. The Coordinator acts as a liaison between Project Rebound and campus departments (such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Counseling, academic departments, and Open University) and any other departments that promote the success of Project Rebound students.

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This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on or before 9/1/2021. This position is designated 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.

Education and Experience

Experience:

Possession of needed knowledges and abilities is typically demonstrated through a rich understanding of best practices of both prison reentry and higher education student services, exhibited by the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional work experience serving justice-involved people/students. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience or two years internship experience in a similar program. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.A. in Behavioral and Social Science related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with incarcerated and/or formerly incarcerated people; personal lived experience notably recognized
  • Demonstrated understanding of the local, state, and federal prison systems, including parole, probation, EDD, and transitional/supportive housing
  • Demonstrated ability to apply power, privilege, and inequity concepts to create safe working environments for minoritized students, faculty, and staff
  • Experience participating in and leading movement(s) to create meaningful systemic change
  • Track record operating with an anti-oppression framework and an anti-deficit lens
  • Ability to understand and navigate a dynamic campus culture
  • Knowledge and experience working with varied and diverse populations of students
  • Competency in cross-cultural communication and dialogue practices
  • Experience in student advising
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advance notice
  • Possesses leadership qualities such as: being proactive, vision, being a self-starter, positivity, and creativity
  • Ability to facilitate difficult dialogues, effectively listen to all points of view and build consensus
  • Demonstrated success working on teams and supporting colleagues on collaborative initiatives

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment not expected to exceed $4,691 per month. CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,691 - $6,683 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.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 14, 2020. To receive full consideration, apply by December 13, 2020. This 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 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.

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

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Meracle Cothron at mcothron@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Nov 30, 2020 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

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Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

Company info
Telephone
619-594-5200
Location
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US

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