Renaissance Scholars Program Coordinator (Student Services Professional III), Educational Opportunity Program

Renaissance Scholars Program Coordinator (Student Services Professional III), Educational Opportunity Program

Job no: 563251
Work type: Staff
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling to EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) Renaissance Scholars Program students by assessing individual needs, monitoring academic progress, developing appropriate interventions, and connecting students with campus and community resources to promote persistence and degree completion. Coordinates the Renaissance Scholars Program for current and former foster youth, including admissions, student development programming, mentoring and internship activities, outreach, grant and funding activities, program assessment, and partnerships, applying professional judgment and specialized student services knowledge to support student access, development, and academic success.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the EOP Renaissance Scholars Program and supplemental services for current and former foster youth in accordance with applicable statutory and program requirements by assessing student and program needs, coordinating resources and services, monitoring program activities, and developing recommendations that support student access, transition, engagement, persistence, and graduation.
• Administers Renaissance Scholars recruitment, admissions, and cohort-selection processes by identifying prospective applicants; reviewing applications, academic records, eligibility information, recommendations, and foster-youth documentation; interviewing applicants; developing admission recommendations; and guiding prospective students through application, documentation, admission, and transition requirements.
• Develops and coordinates Renaissance Scholars programming by assessing student developmental and transition needs and implementing orientation, freshman and senior seminars, Transfer Bridge, mentoring, workshops, cultural enrichment activities, field trips, and related educational experiences that support academic success, personal development, and student engagement.
• Administers the Renaissance Scholars Mentoring Program and coordinates graduate-level internship experiences by participating in recruitment and selection; developing learning and work expectations; providing training and work direction; conducting regular meetings; reviewing assigned work and process recordings; providing developmental feedback and evaluation input; and coordinating with graduate-program field liaisons to ensure applicable program requirements are met.
• Coordinates program development and funding activities by researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals and progress reports, monitoring grant budgets and deliverables, presenting program information to prospective funders, and collaborating with campus partners to obtain and administer resources supporting Renaissance Scholars services.
• Evaluates program activities and outcomes by collecting and analyzing student and program information, monitoring progress toward established objectives, and preparing quarterly, annual, grant, and ad hoc reports. Uses findings to identify program needs and recommend improvements to EOP leadership.
• Represents and promotes the Renaissance Scholars Program through campus committees, foster-youth advocacy and advisory organizations, conferences, community partnerships, outreach activities, and recruitment presentations. Maintains current knowledge of legislation and practices affecting current and former foster youth and communicates relevant developments to EOP leadership and staff.
• Maintains program communications and administrative resources by developing and updating applications, correspondence, press releases, website content, marketing materials, fact sheets, program timelines, and procedural documentation to support recruitment, communication, and consistent program administration.
• Provides counseling and educational programming for incoming Renaissance Scholars participating in Summer Bridge by addressing academic, career, personal, and transition needs; facilitating workshops on transition, budgeting, goal setting, and University resources; and coordinating with Summer Bridge staff and campus offices to support students' successful transition to the University.
• Provides comprehensive academic, career, financial aid, and personal counseling to EOP Renaissance Scholars Program students by assessing individual academic progress, educational goals, personal circumstances, and barriers to success; interpreting University academic requirements; and developing individualized advising and intervention strategies that promote persistence, academic achievement, career development, and degree completion.
• Monitors and evaluates student academic progress and educational plans by reviewing PAWS, general education and major requirements, course enrollment, academic standing, and mid-semester progress reports; provides guidance regarding course and major selection, graduation requirements, grade-forgiveness petitions, and academic planning; and coordinates appropriate interventions and follow-up with students, instructors, and campus resources when concerns are identified.
• Counsels students regarding financial, career, and personal matters affecting their educational success by providing guidance on financial aid, appeals, educational budgeting and funding opportunities; exploring career, employment, and graduate education options; and connecting students with appropriate campus and community resources, including services addressing academic support, health and wellness, disability access, housing, food security, and other needs of current and former foster youth.
• Maintains continuity of student services by conducting regular individual counseling appointments, documenting advising contacts and interventions, monitoring follow-up needs, maintaining accurate student records, and serving as a liaison with campus departments and community resources regarding services affecting Renaissance Scholars.
• Conducts outreach and recruitment activities supporting the Renaissance Scholars Program by presenting EOP/RSP admission requirements, services, and University opportunities to prospective foster youth students and developing relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, school districts, community organizations, and agencies serving current and former foster youth. Documents outreach and prospective student activity and coordinates relevant information with the EOP Director and Admissions and Student Recruitment.
• Travels to off-campus locations to conduct recruitment, outreach, community partnership, conference, and student programming activities and may operate a University, rental, or personal vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Provides backup EOP counseling and performs other classification-related duties as assigned by applying professional student services knowledge, counseling skills, judgment, and established policies and procedures in support of EOP, divisional, and University priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of these 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. 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.

Required Qualifications:

• The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment into this classification.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals..

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of professional counseling theories and techniques preferred.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting data.
• Experience with EOP, TRIO, summer student programs, fundraising, event planning, or training preferred.
• Knowledge of higher education academic policies and procedures.
• Coursework in individual and group counseling, career counseling, and conflict resolution preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software, including PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and database management systems.
• Knowledge of university degree requirements and experience developing educational plans.
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in a student services program.
• Knowledge of and adherence to recognized counseling and advising ethical standards, including ASCA, ACA, NASW, and NACADA principles.
• Ability to solve problems, write clear reports, advise students individually and in groups, and promote student success.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Ability to motivate students in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy and discretion.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends and participate in outreach events, activities, conferences, and travel as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,540 per month

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

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time / Exempt / Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Staff: The application deadline is October 29, 2026 at 11:55 pm (PST).