Job Summary:
The Native American Initiative has been established to increase the number of Native American students enrolling and graduating at CSUSB. The incumbent will perform professional Student Services work and tasks in accordance with established work procedures to contribute to the collaboration and coordination with the Office of Outreach and Student Recruitment as it relates to enrollment for special populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead outreach and recruitment to increase enrollment for special programs and populations.
- Represent CSUSB at educational, community, and tribal events; engage with students on and off reservations.
- Coordinate campus experiences at San Bernardino and Palm Desert to support Native student enrollment.
- Maintain accurate program information on CSUSB websites and stay current on majors, requirements, and student services.
- Analyze K–12 and statewide enrollment data to identify target schools and shape recruitment strategies.
- Build strong partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators, student groups, and community agencies.
- Develop and pursue outreach opportunities, including events, workshops, and internships.
- Serve as primary contact for assigned student populations throughout the enrollment process.
- Interpret and apply program rules and regulations, ability to gather and analyze data and draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Review and analyze transcripts, test scores, GPA calculations, and unit counts to determine eligibility for admission to the University for transfer.
- Review first-time freshman applications for all programs, including impacted majors.
- Maintain records related to admissions, academic programs, general education, and related university information.
- Meet with students to discuss admissions eligibility issues, provide pre-admission counseling to prospective students
- Prepares quarterly enrollment reports detailing application, admit, and enrollment trends and prospective student inquiry analysis.
- Other Classification-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
- Education :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.
- Experience : Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of 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 the professional experience.
Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of program practices, procedures, and activities, with general understanding of organizational and program management challenges.
- General knowledge of research and interview techniques, and principles of individual and group behavior.
- Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in planning assignments and implementing long-term program improvements.
- Skilled in obtaining factual and interpretative information through interviews.
- Strong logical reasoning; able to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data for written or verbal presentations.
- Experience advising students individually and in groups on routine matters.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse multicultural, gender, and age value systems.
- Proven capacity to build and maintain cooperative relationships with faculty, administrators, student organizations, and external agencies.
- Rapidly adaptable with broad knowledge of campus operations, functions, and programs.
- Demonstrated decision-making skills with the ability to follow through on actions impacting other program or service areas.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel evenings/weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Administration, Native American Studies, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in outreach, recruitment, admissions, or student services.
- Demonstrated experience working with Native American students, tribes, and community organizations.
- Knowledge of California tribal communities, sovereignty, and educational priorities.
- Familiarity with CSU admissions, financial aid, and student support resources.
- Skilled in planning and leading culturally relevant outreach and retention programs.
- Strong public speaking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage recruitment territories and build partnerships with schools, colleges, and tribal organizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms; bilingual skills (especially Indigenous languages) a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083 per month
Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
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.
The application deadline is September 10, 2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Mandated Reporter
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.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act