Student Life Advisor for CEAP (Student Services Professional III)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Life Advisor for Campus Events & Alternative Programs (CEAP) plays a
dynamic leadership role in shaping engaging, inclusive, and high-impact
late-night programming at SDSU. Reporting to the Director of the Center for
Student Organizations & Activities and working under the Associate Program
Director for Campus Activities, this position leads the development,
implementation, and assessment of campus-wide alternative programs such as Aztec
Nights, State After Sunset, and SDSU Go! With a strong emphasis on harm
reduction, inclusive engagement, and student well-being, particularly during
high-risk times of the academic year, this role supports student leadership
development while advancing university priorities related to safety, belonging,
and community building. Evening and weekend engagement are integral to this
vibrant and student-centered position.

Requirements

• 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.
• Possession of the required 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.
• Ability to design and implement programs and services to meet identified student needs and campus needs.
• Working knowledge of basic principles of student development theory as it applies to both individuals and groups.
• Ability to explain a wide variety of policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Must be able to correspond with other constituencies on campus and in the community in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Ability to effectively use Google Suite, and software including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create and analyze reports, manage data, resource materials and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of professional experience in student leadership development is preferred.
• Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Title V, CSU policies and procedures, and University rules and regulations and their application to student organizations, student activities and expression, and student governance structures preferred.
• Master’s degree in higher/postsecondary education, public health, health promotion, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate late-night and alternative programming initiatives that promote student engagement, safety, and belonging.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop student staff leaders supporting campus events and initiatives.
• Collaborate across campus to advance harm reduction strategies and inclusive programming during high-impact periods.
• Use data-informed practices to assess program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
• Provide back-up support to CSOA and Office of the Dean of Students programs as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees