Coordinator, Student Organizations

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

12d•$5,540 - $7,893•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision, the Coordinator for Student Organizations strengthens the student organization experience by coordinating recognition processes, supporting policy compliance, guiding event planning, and facilitating advisor engagement. It enhances campus involvement through training, communication, and resource development while ensuring consistent standards, fostering community, and supporting signature programs that promote meaningful student participation. Oversees the university recognition process for student organizations. Processes and approves registration applications for returning organizations, fraternity and sorority organizations, and honors organizations, by conducting eligibility checks, reviewing constitutions, verifying the completion of required trainings, and the submission of required documentation. Interprets and applies CSU Systemwide, University, and department policy, procedures, and guidelines when advising students, student organizations, and advisors on recognition procedures and student organization-sponsored events. Reviews programs, events, and activities for consistent application of risk management standards. Plans the fall and spring Meet the Clubs and the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/jbv880lbupsh683sgvmnlm973q9g4gm8

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field.
Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, including one year in student affairs, is preferred.
Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated understanding of student organization structures, recognition processes, and compliance requirements, including federal, state, CSU, and campus policies.
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations while assessing eligibility, reviewing constitutions, and ensuring adherence to risk management and institutional standards.
Skill in coordinating multifaceted programs such as Meet the Clubs, leadership awards, and department-sponsored events.
Ability to collaborate across departments, support co-curricular engagement opportunities, and facilitate organization involvement in major campus initiatives.
Proficiency with tools such as Anthology Engage, or similar platforms to create forms, update registration processes, track attendance, administer surveys, manage data, and process organizational requests.
Ability to maintain advisor resources and update digital platforms supporting student organization operations.
Capacity to guide students, organization officers, advisors, and student staff; offer clear policy-based advising; develop training; and maintain ongoing communication.
Ability to foster inclusive organizational development, support advisor outreach, and contribute to the mission of the Matador Involvement Center.

Nice To Haves

Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution, where such are job-related, is preferred.
A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees the university recognition process for student organizations.
Processes and approves registration applications for returning organizations, fraternity and sorority organizations, and honors organizations, by conducting eligibility checks, reviewing constitutions, verifying the completion of required trainings, and the submission of required documentation.
Interprets and applies CSU Systemwide, University, and department policy, procedures, and guidelines when advising students, student organizations, and advisors on recognition procedures and student organization-sponsored events.
Reviews programs, events, and activities for consistent application of risk management standards.
Plans the fall and spring Meet the Clubs and the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony.
Performs other duties as assigned.