Position Summary

Join San Diego State University’s Center for Inclusive Excellence as a Student Engagement and Inclusive Programs Assistant and help create a more inclusive, connected, and welcoming campus community. This dynamic, fast-paced, student-facing role supports programs that promote inclusive leadership, allyship, community building, and meaningful learning while recognizing and building on the strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences of a diverse student population.

Bring inclusive programming to life in support of equity and students from historically marginalized communities. This position facilitates learning activities, mentors student leaders, coordinates events, develops educational materials, connects students with campus resources, and collaborates with campus partners to foster belonging, leadership development, and meaningful student engagement. Through this work, help students draw on their strengths, identities, knowledge, and experiences as assets in shaping a more inclusive campus community. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of inclusive leadership awareness trainings, workshops, learning environments, allyship initiatives, orientation activities, and student engagement programs.
• Facilitate routine presentations and learning activities that encourage reflection, dialogue, leadership development, and community connection.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, program guidance, and developmental support of Diversity Peer Educators, Inclusive Ambassador Interns, and other student employees.
• Collaborate and attend meetings with campus diversity partners in efforts to foster cross-departmental collaborations 
• Create and update outreach materials, including presentations, flyers, newsletters, website content, social media, and other promotional resources.
• Coordinate program logistics, including: schedules, attendance records, workshop requests, event materials, purchasing documents, student employment paperwork, and internship requirements.
• Collect and summarize participation and program information to support reporting, assessment, and ongoing program improvement.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to meaningful work that promotes equity, challenges discrimination, and supports students in developing the self-awareness and leadership skills needed to create a more inclusive future.
• Join a collaborative office culture committed to developing inclusive practices at San Diego State University.
• Build collaboration, awareness, and professional connections across the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity through collaboration with Residential Education, Fraternity & Sorority Life, New Student Orientation, the Glazer Center for Leadership and Service, and campus Community Centers.
• Gain hands-on experience in student affairs, student life, diversity education, identity education, leadership development, program coordination, and workshop facilitation.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment for up to 3 years.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is 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.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) advances an inclusive and welcoming university community through professional learning, community building, advocacy, and programs that promote equity, belonging, and cross-cultural understanding. CIE supports faculty, staff, and students through workshops, presentations, peer education, identity and allyship programming, resources, and other educational initiatives that develop inclusive leadership and strengthen connections across the University.

The Center collaborates with campus and community partners to support individuals and communities, advance inclusive practices, and contribute to the recruitment, retention, development, and well-being of a diverse university community.

For more information regarding The Center for Inclusive Excellence, click here.

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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‑related education may be substituted for the required experience.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of campus organization, procedures, program objectives, and the relationship between assigned student services programs and overall campus operations.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data, recording and interpreting factual information, reasoning logically, drawing valid conclusions, and making appropriate recommendations.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, including presenting information, contributing to meetings and interviews, and preparing concise reports.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when responding to sensitive, emotional, or interpersonal situations while managing competing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and cross-cultural communication, active listening, self-reflection, and respectful engagement with people from varied lived experiences.
• Knowledge of diversity and social justice issues, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and class background, along with experience serving underrepresented populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting student engagement, leadership development, diversity education, or related programs,  approaching student interactions with curiosity, listening to lived experiences without judgment, and reflecting on personal assumptions, power dynamics, and biases.
• Experience responding to routine inquiries and explaining established policies, procedures, or program requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive, cross-cultural communication skills and proactively addressing systemic inequities through professional learning.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canvas, Modern Campus, or other student engagement and campus-specific systems.

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 department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,482.00–$6,342.00/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $4,482.00/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

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. 

SDSU’s 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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s 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 November 5th, 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 person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

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.

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 Yura Boyce (yboyce@sdsu.edu).