Student Services Professional

Program: School of Education  Rank: Lecturer Faculty Title:  Student Services Professional (I) - AR (Caminos Education Academic Lead)

About the University:  

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 as the newest campus in the California State University system. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities, not only in the California State University system, but also in the nation. Indeed, . News & World Report listed CSUCI as 29th among “Regional Universities West” in its 2023 edition of Best Colleges Rankings. In 2023, CollegeNET ranked CSUCI 71st out of over 1,400 schools in its “Social Mobility Index.” In 2020, Money Magazine rated CSUCI as the 15th “Most Transformative College” in the nation.

CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The University is located in Ventura County and is home to more than 4,959 undergraduate and 168 graduate students. Approximately 48% of CSUCI’s students are Pell Grant eligible, and approximately 60% are first-generation college students. CSUCI is also proud to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 61% of its undergraduate students self-identifying as Latinx, 23% as White, 6% as Asian/Asian American, 4% as multiracial, and 2% as Black/African American. In 2022, CSUCI was among the first institutions to be recertified with Excelencia in Education’s "Seal of Excelencia” for its facilitation of Latinx student success.

CSUCI is committed to diversifying its faculty in order to address students’ ever-changing needs in the 21st century. The University is also taking steps to confront racism and to advocate for social justice. To this end, CSUCI encourages applicants to apply who are motivated to serve and contribute to the university’s tenure-track body, which self-identifies as 54% White, 24% Latinx, 11% Asian/Asian American, and 4% Black/African America.

Diversity Statement:

CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population by welcoming people from all backgrounds, and by working to sustain an environment where colleagues can not only work and learn, but also create and thrive.

CSUCI Mission Statement:

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You :

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About the Program: 

The School of Education at California State University Channel Islands serves students, families, and communities by effectively preparing culturally competent teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to inspire learning and promote equity in and through education.

About the Position: 

THIS IS A GRANT SUPPORTED POSITION SUBJECT TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF GRANT FUNDS-NO PERMANENT APPOINTMENT WILL BE REACHED FROM THIS POSITION.

Under the general supervision of the Faculty Director of the Writing & Multiliteracy Center, the Student Support Professional will work as the Academic Lead supporting the writing and communication needs of the School of Education. 

Minimum Degree Requirements:

. or higher English, Rhetoric-Composition, Education, or related field.

Required Qualifications:

. or higher English, Rhetoric-Composition, Education, or related field

At least two years of experience teaching full-time in higher education

Experience teaching first-year writing or writing-intensive courses

Experience developing instructional material and leading workshops

Ability to work in an academic writing center in higher education

Ability to work with faculty across disciplines.

Demonstrate strong writing and oral communication skills Flexible and creative in solving problems; self-starter

Ability to work with individuals of diverse ages as well as various socioeconomic, cultural, and academic background 

Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students. 

Preferred Qualifications:

. in Education or related field Experience working in an academic writing center in higher education

Experience teaching oral and/or visual communication in higher education

Experience writing reports and reviews of programs

Ability to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data with Excel or Google Spreadsheets Familiarity with Qualtrics and/or creating assessment surveys Strong interpersonal skills

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. Responsibilities:

This position focuses on student education through consultations, web resources, workshops as well as faculty professional development support for courses involving writing:

● Provide one-on-one writing consultations with graduate and post-baccalaureate students in the School of Education (SOE) - both live and asynchronous

● Lead dissertation writing boot camps, writing groups, and other support services for SOE students

● Design and offer web materials, Canvas modules, and resources related to writing and communication in SOE

● Design and lead either virtual or on-demand workshops for SOE courses, working in collaboration with SOE faculty

● Support tutor education and training to improve WMC support of SOE

● Independently collaborate with faculty to develop strategies for integrating writing or WMC support programs into coursework

● Work with the Faculty Director to provide assessment reports each semester with data and narrative for programmatic work in SOE.

Indirectly reports to the Faculty Director of the Writing & Multiliteracy Center. Directly reports to the Dean of the Library. Expected to work with faculty in the School of Education.

Application Deadline:  

Screening of applications will begin in June 18, 2024 with a start date of August 20, 2024. This position will be 7hrs/week. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following materials: 

CV Cover Letter A statement describing your experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander and American Indian students, and A teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian students.

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below:

Compensation:

California State University Student Services Professional Salary (Academic Year) Schedule can be found at

Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

General Information:

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a . citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in 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 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.

CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in .

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at

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