Assistant Program Director, Native American Resource Center (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Director of the Native Resource Center (NRC) supports the academic success personal development and community engagement of Native and Indigenous students at SDSU. This role provides leadership in developing and implementing programs that foster inclusion advocacy and student retention while advancing the mission and goals of the Native Resource Center and the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Native Resource Center including supervision of student staff and coordination of center activities.
• Support the development and implementation of the NRCs mission vision and strategic plan through innovative programming and partnerships.
• Design coordinate and evaluate educational cultural leadership and community-building programs that address Native and Indigenous student needs.
• Collaborate with campus partners and community organizations to promote outreach retention and student success initiatives.
• Support major events and celebrations including Native Heritage Month Pow Wow and Howka Weekend.
• Provide general advising mentoring and academic support to Native students to enhance persistence and graduation outcomes.
• Represent the Native Resource Center and the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity on committees and at university and community events.
• Manage communication efforts including social media data tracking and reporting to highlight NRC initiatives and impact.

Join our team in empowering Native and Indigenous students to thrive academically personally and culturally. Apply Now!

Position Information

Department Summary

Founded in 1897 on Kumeyaay land San Diego State University is recognized as a national leader in higher education committed to equity inclusion and student success. The Native Resource Center (NRC) supports the personal academic and professional growth of Native and Indigenous students by fostering community cultural connection and educational empowerment.

Through the NRC students can engage with organizations such as the Native American Student Alliance and Indigenous Social Work Association and participate in initiatives like the Elymash Yuuchaap : Indigenous Scholars and Leaders Program. The NRC welcomes all students interested in learning about and supporting Native and Indigenous communities and contributes to SDSUs mission of cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus where all students can thrive.

For more information regarding the Native Resource Center click here.

Education and Experience

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.

A masters 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.

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.

Key Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation :

Salary is based on your experience education and qualifications within the departments budget and equity guidelines.

Full Benefits Package Includes :

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by January 11 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and the 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 persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at .

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Close Protection,Credit Control,Customer Service,Government,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5540 - 7893