EOP First-Year Experience Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Job no: 562643
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

Job/Department Summary:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), the EOP First-Year Experience (FYE) Coordinator independently performs complex professional student services work requiring independent judgment, comprehensive student advisement, program planning, and coordination that supports the academic achievement, persistence, and graduation of historically low-income, first-generation, and educationally disadvantaged students. The incumbent serves as the lead advisor for first-time freshmen, coordinates the EOP First-Year Experience and Summer Bridge programs, provides holistic advising and case management, supervises paraprofessional student staff, and collaborates with campus partners to develop innovative, equity-minded programs that promote student success. The position utilizes assessment, student success data, and best practices to continuously improve programming and student outcomes while advancing the mission of California State University, Chico and the Educational Opportunity Program.

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
AND
Three years of full-time 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.
Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience developing training programs for professional staff.
• Experience in Freshman Year Experience programs and/or diversity.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range: $66,480 - $94,716 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a "General 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.

Advertised: Oct 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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