Coordinator of Student Development & Learning Community Coordinator Position Information

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coordinatorof studentdevelopment

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california polytechnic state university san luis obispo

university housing

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overview of cal poly & university housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

learning communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

coordinator of student development position description . . . . . . . . 21

learning community coordinator position description . . . . . . . . 25

contracts & benefits (csd/lcc) . . . . . . . . . . 29

how to apply for a position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

cal poly facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

faQ’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is part of the California State University system and is located on the beautiful central coast of

California. The campus is nestled against the coastal mountain range, situated ten minutes from some of the most pristine coastlines in the country. The town of San Luis Obispo has a population of nearly 50,000 residents. It offers small town charm with a beautifully preserved downtown business district and historical Victorian homes. The surrounding area offers a unique combination of ocean setting and an award winning wine region that attracts tourists from around the country. The annual average daily temperature of 70.2 degrees allows residents to enjoy the beautiful outdoors year round.

In 2011 San Luis Obispo was named one of the happiest places to live and was featured on Oprah.

Cal Poly offers a unique learning experience for its 19,000 full-time students. The campus motto, “Learn by Doing,” describes the strong commitment to experiential education. Cal Poly has been named the “Best in the West” by US News & World Report for the eighteenth year in a row! With a strong emphasis in technical fields, Cal Poly’s College of Engineering and College of Architecture and Environmental Design are ranked among the highest academic programs in the nation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The small class sizes and high faculty interaction offer students a learning opportunity rarely found in a large public institution.

Perhaps the best part about working at Cal Poly is the opportunity to interact with students. Cal Poly has extremely competitive admissions standards with an average high school grade point average of over 3.8. Students declare a major prior to being admitted to the institution and begin major classes their first quarter. In addition to taking a rigorous academic course load, students are actively involved in the leadership opportunities offered in on-campus housing and through over 400 campus clubs and organizations and various intramural sports.

OverviewSan Luis Obispo and Cal Poly


THE mission of Cal Poly’s University Housing Department is to provide a living learning environment that encourages the academic and

personal development for a diverse community, offering well maintained facilities as well as ensuring financial viability and adequate reserves.

University Housing is made up of a skilled group of professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service and creating learning communities for our 6,500 students living on the Cal Poly campus. University Housing is an auxiliary service comprised of four operating units: Residential Life and

Education; Housing Services; Housing Information Systems; and Housing Administration. University Housing is a dynamic place to work; there is a strong departmental commitment to excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.

UniverSity HOUSing

Allison Keuch, Coordinator of Student Development

wHat i Have enjOyed SO far aS a new CSd iS tHe reLatiOnSHiPS witH tHe OtHer CSdS. we wOrk tOgetHer, SUPPOrt eaCH OtHer, Have fUn, and are abLe tO reLy On eaCH OtHer.

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The Residential Life and Education staff is responsible for the educational, social and behavioral aspects of student life in on-campus housing. The professional and student staff members are trained to assist students with academic, personal and behavioral aspects of student life. On-campus residents are expected to act in a mature, responsible and respectful manner at all times. The residents and staff have a mutual responsibility to create and sustain an on-campus housing environment that supports academic success and positive social interaction.

The Residential Life and Education team is made up of:

• 57 Resident Advisors• 52 Community Advisors• 5 Graduate Student Assistants• 13 Coordinators of Student Development• 4 Learning Community Coordinators• 1 Community Standards Coordinator• 1 Associate Director of Residential Life & Education• 1 Associate Director of Apartment Life & Education• 1 Director of Residential Life & Education

reSidentiaL Life& edUCatiOn


Learning COMMUnitieSThe well developed academically focused learning communities associated with all of our housing options is what sets the Cal Poly University Housing experience apart from most other housing programs across the country. There are four different learning community programs:

• LivingLearningProgram(LLP)• ConnectionsProgram• TransitionsProgram• SophomoreSuccessProgram(SSP)

The four learning community programs at Cal Poly are residentially-based programs intentionally designed to assist students and provide learning opportunities by responding to the specific academic and social needs of residents as they navigate through the University. Residents will benefit directly from previously established learning outcomes and programs/services that support and expand upon the student’s academic experience at Cal Poly. Each learning community provides a programmatic structure which addresses the academic planning, community, and involvement needs of students and facilitates their transition into a mature and responsible living environment.

CaL POLy StUdentS are very aCadeMiCaLLy fOCUSed and HigH-aCHieving; frOM an edUCatOr rOLe, it iS a gratifying exPerienCe tO wOrk witH StUdentS wHO are SO eager tO Learn.

Sarah Fernandez, Coordinator of Student Development

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HOnOr SOCietieSEach learning community recognizes residents’ outstanding academic achievement by inviting students with high quarterly grade point averages to be members of their community’s Honors Society. Faculty and staff are invited to a banquet held quarterly to congratulate students on their academic success.

TheCoordinatorsofStudentDevelopment(CSD)inthecommunitiessupportstudents with their academic achievement each quarter by meeting individually with students who have a GPA below 2.0 to discuss academic concerns and provide referral services to other offices for academic success workshops.

SUPPOrt fOr aCadeMiC SUCCeSS aCHieveMent

it’S aMazing wOrking witH CaL POLy StUdentS. tHey are SO dediCated tO tHeir StUdieS. tHey take SO MUCH Pride in tHeir wOrk and are aLwayS exCited tO SHare wHat tHey Have Learned.

Tim Bethune, Coordinator of Student Development

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Living LearningPrOgraMwhat are living learning communities in the llp area?Living learning communities within the LLP area are specialized University Housing programs that provide direct connections with faculty and specific academic departments within the Colleges at Cal Poly.

University Housing staff work in conjunction with faculty and academic representatives to link the curricular and housing experiences to create opportunities for deeper understanding and integration of classroom material.

how does the living learning program make cal poly’s university housing unique?The Living Learning Program at Cal Poly is about more than creating a place for students to live and learn together. It’s about enhancing academic success, making faculty connections, exploring new possibilities and finding support. The LLP program highlights Cal Poly’s mission by providing a place where students can truly experience “Learn by Doing.”

This community affords students the opportunity to live with others in their College/major, often sharing the same classes, while participating in activities that center around their academic and social interests.

University Housing and our academic partners are devoted to promoting an atmosphere where learning is integral in all facets of student lives. With a residence hall devoted to each undergraduate College at Cal Poly, there’s one that’s created for every Freshman student.

There are six Living Learning Programs located throughout the residence halls at Cal Poly, each of which focuses on a specific academic College.


All communities in the Living Learning Program are open to first-year students at Cal Poly and offer a variety of special features and programs such as study groups, programs led by faculty, academic resource areas, and more. Learning Communities in the LLP area range in size from 250 to 650 students. Each CoordinatorforStudentDevelopment(CSD),workscloselywiththeCollegeand Associate Dean to fully connect the housing experience to the academic components. In addition, each CSD directs the activities of five to ten students who serve as Resident Advisors living on each floor. These students help coordinate programs and activities to build community within the hall.

why do students participate in the living learning program? Students who participate as members of these communities are given the opportunity to engage in their College in a focused and personalized way. Some unique benefits are:

• A living environment that expands upon the academic experience andsupports academic excellence by enhanced programmatic opportunities,

•Anenvironmentthatprovidesfortheinteractionofstudentswithfacultyoutside the classroom from each academic college early in the student's college experience.

• Specialized guidance regarding career options/planningwithin residents’academic interests.

•Opportunitiesforincreasedsocialsupport,interactionandactiveinvolvement.

CaL POLy StUdentS are MOtivated, Hard wOrking and fOCUSed On aCadeMiCS, Like nO OtHer StUdent POPULatiOn i Have ever Seen.

Tina Muller, Learning Community Coordinator

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residents in llp communities will have opportunities to participate in:

academic excellence programTheAcademicExcellenceProgram (AEP)Team is a groupof administratorsand staff from across campus that assist Coordinator of Student Development (CSD)staffandstudentstoimplementtheLivingLearningProgramgoalsandlearning outcomes.

Coordinators of Student Development meet with AEP team members on a quarterly basis to coordinate programs, events and seminars for residents.

The AEP team consists of the CSD and the following members:

•College-basedAcademicCounselor•College-basedAcademicAdvisor•College-basedReferenceLibrarian•StudentAcademicServicesProfessional

•Barbecues,events,honor banquets and lectures with faculty •Careerexplorationandadvising•Academicskillsprograms•Facultyofficehours•Linkedclasses•Studysessions/groupswith faculty, staff and/or students•Careerandinternshipopportunitypanels•Registrationassistanceworkshops•Jobsearchingskillsandetiquette workshops•Offcampustripsrelevanttostudents’majors •Leadershipopportunities•Culturalinclusionanddiversityevents•Communityserviceopportunitieslinked with academic interests•Interactiveprojects•Socialevents•Clubfairs


Each Living Learning Program has one Coordinator of Student Development

Sequoia HallCollege of Architecture and Environmental Design1st year students# of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Fremont HallCollege of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences1st year students# of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Muir HallCollege of Science and Mathematics1st year students # of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Tenaya HallOrfalea College of Business1st year students# of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Trinity HallCollege of Liberal Arts1st year students# of Residents: 250 # of Resident Advisors: 5

Santa Lucia/North Mountain HallCollege of Engineering1st year students# of Residents: 650# of Resident Advisors: 10# of Graduate Assistant: 1

COMMUnity PrOfiLe


tHe COnneCtiOnS PrOgraM

The Connections Program offers students tower sized themed interest communities in a learning community environment that supports academic goals, emphasizes the respect and appreciation of diversity, and provides opportunity for community connections through service and educational programs. Housed in Sierra Madre and Yosemite Halls, the Connections Program helps residents in four focus areas:

•Connect-Preparestudentstointegrateinto the campus/local communities by providing active and reflective opportunities focused on campus resources and the tower community’s theme.

guidingphilosophycalpoly’s

“LEarNby dOiNg”

CaL POLy StUdentS are eCLeCtiC. it iSn’t UnUSUaL tO See a StUdent wearing a COwbOy Hat and bOOtS waLking tO tHe Parking LOt Carrying a SUrfbOard.

Chuck Petranek, Coordinator of Student Development

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•Develop-Providestudentswithactiveandreflectiveopportunitiestodevelop skills related to academics, decision making, critical thinking, and themed community focus.

•Engage-Providestudentsopportunitiestothinkcriticallyandcollaborateon a wide variety of campus, local, and global issues in a living environment that expands upon the academic experience and supports academic excellence.

•Lead-Encouragestudentleadershipthroughownershipofthecommunity, the planning of programs, and involvement in the surrounding community through opportunities for increased social support/interactions with commons interests.

By participating in the Connections Program, first-year students can develop a framework to assist in integrating the various aspects of the University learning experience to develop the skills necessary for future personal and professional success.


•HonorsBanquets•Communityincentiveprogramforacademicsuccess•AdvisingWeek(Peeradvisors,PassParty,Schedulingtips)•Studygroupsforselectedclasses•Internshipopportunitiesfair•Roommate/TowerCommunityAgreements•conneXgamescompetitionbetweenConnectionsthemes•connecTEDeventseriesexamininganddiscussingTEDtalks•Towersocialevents•Workshoponself-defenseandsexualassaultriskreduction•Workshopsonhealthychoicesaroundfood,exercise,stressmanagement,etc.•CommunityPartnersserviceactivities•Multiculturalawarenesspresentations•ToweroftheYearCompetition•ScholaroftheQuarter•“FilmMyLife”•StudyAbroadopportunitiespanel•AcademicInitiativesProgram

samples of connections educational opportunities:

communicty/campus partnership program The goal of the program is to assist residents in building a network on campus and in the community with student organizations, campus offices, and academic departments. The partnership program also seeks to make residents comfortable interacting with faculty during their first year at Cal Poly.

By attending community programs and social events, the Community/Campus Partners and residents are able to interact informally.

Faculty and other partners may also present workshops on areas of interest, attend cultural events with connections residents, and assist students individually in understanding how to take advantage of all that Cal Poly has to offer.


COMMUnity PrOfiLeEach Connections Program has one Coordinator of Student Development

Sierra Madre Hall1st year students - all majors# of Residents: 600 # of Resident Advisors: 12 # of Graduate Assistant: 1 There are 6 towers

Yosemite Hall1st year students - all majors# of Residents: 600 # of Resident Advisors: 10# of Graduate Assistant: 1 There are 10 towers


tranSitiOnS PrOgraMTheTransitions learning community is designed to help residents transitionto living in an apartment community, to help them transition to Cal Poly and to provide residents with opportunities to enhance personal and academic success. The resident population consists of first year, transfer, continuing, international and honors students. Students need to be comfortable in an independent setting and have proven self-care skills.

freshmen honors learning communityFirst Year students accepted to the University Honors Program have the opportunity to live together in an on-campus housing community that fosters and supports studious pursuits and academic achievement. The Freshman Honors Community is located within the Cerro Vista Apartments. Students selecting to live in the Honors Community are to be independent and have abilities and experience to live and cook on their own.

The Honors Community works closely with the University Honors Program staff to develop a living learning community that enhances the overall academic experience at Cal Poly. Students living in the Honors Community are to be committed to active participation in the Honors Program.

some examples of transition activities•Weekly community advisor visits to each apartment•LearntoCookseries(withFaculty/Staffguestchefs)•Firesafetyactivities•Alcoholeducation•Academicsuccessprograms•Facultyfiresidechats•Moneysavingtips•Careerexploration•Transitioningtotheuniversity(Transferstudents)•Intramuralsports•QuarterlyHonorsBanquets•Artsandcraftsworkshops•CulturalDiversityworkshops


COMMUnity PrOfiLeThe Transitions Program has two Coordinators of Student Development

Cerro Vista Apartments

1st year students, Honors Program students, upper-division transfers and non-traditional students, international students

# of Residents: 800

# of Community Advisors: 12

tHe beSt Part Of wOrking witH tHe teaM iS tHe exCHange Of ideaS tHat OCCUr On a weekLy baSiS dUe tO tHe different exPerienCeS we bring tO tHe tabLe.

Emily Sandoval, Learning Community Coordinator, Sophomore Success

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SOPHOMOre SUCCeSS PrOgraM

sophomore success program goalsCoordinators of Student Devolopment are given specific learning outcomes to guide the community educational efforts in attaining the goals listed below:

1. Provide students with skills and knowledge to create and renew academic andcareergoals(AcademicPlanning).

2. Prepare students to become integrated members of the campus and local communities(Community).

3. Engage students in the process of becoming effective self-advocates and autonomous adults with the ability to affect change in their lives(Autonomy).

The Sophomore Success Program at Cal Poly is designed to provide resources that assist students in their academic planning and academic achievement. Defining academic goals, exposure to senior project opportunities, and creating a map of coursework for future quarters are all areas in which sophomores will receive assistance. Sophomore students living on campus will benefit from events and services that support and expand upon their academic experience at Cal Poly. The structure of the program addresses three areas that are deemed important for second-year student success: academic planning, community awareness and involvement, and autonomy. The staff in our sophomore community also strive to promote and support students in creating a mature and responsible living environment.

examples of sophomore success program activities •Weeklycommunityadvisorvisitstoeachapartment•IndividualmeetingswithstudentsonAcademicProbation•SophomoreAdvisingWeek•JuniorJumpstartSeries•Socialandrecreationalactivities•QuarterlyHonorsBanquet•Seniorprojectinformationalseries


faculty mentor program

The SSP Faculty Mentor Program views mentoring as an interactive and reciprocal process in which both the mentor and mentee benefit. Faculty mentors and students in the Sophomore Success Program are matched up based on areas ofacademicorpersonalinterests(i.e.,major,college,reasearch,hobbies).

commitment to academic success program

TheCommitmenttoAcademicSuccessProgram(CASP),createdinresponsetothe review of the specialized needs of sophomores, is an initiative for meeting the needs of this student group while fulfilling the goals and learning outcomes of the Sophomore Success Program. A year long initiative, the CASP guides students though the process of determining their personal commitment to academics at Cal Poly, maintaining and evaluating those commitments and seeing the results of the commitment at the end of the academic year, as well as supporting these students with university resources along the way.

RelationshipswiththeCommunityAdvisors(CA)andstudentsupportserviceson campus are crucial for student success. CASP is designed to collaborate with various College resources to provide a fulfilling experience for sophomores as they achieve Sophomore Success.

Key components of the program consist of:

•TheMakingAcademicProgressForm“MAP”•QuarterlyreviewsofthatMAP•SophomoreAdvisingWeek•JuniorJumpstartSeries

•Academicadvising•Studygroups•Sophomorechecklist•Socialprograms•Individualresuméassistancebycareerservicesstaff•‘CookingintheCanyon'seriesfeaturingfacultyandstaff•Leadershipopportunities•Communitycouncil•Communitynewsletter•Communityserviceopportunities


COMMUnity PrOfiLeThe Sophomore Success Program has three Coordinators of Student Development

Poly Canyon Village

Continuing Residents

3 neighborhoods each with 1 CSD

# of Residents: 2700

# of Community Advisors: 40

# of Graduate Assistants: 2


position description

student services professional (ssp) ii, university housing

COOrdinatOr Of StUdent deveLOPMentpositionTheCoordinatorofStudentDevelopment(CSD)isamemberoftheUniversityHousing team and the position is a full-time, live-in, entry level position within the department. Below are a few responsibilities of CSDs:

•Responsible for the comprehensive implementation of a learning community based program and all aspects of the administrative coordination of a residence hall or apartment community

•Expected to supervise and evaluate a staff of up to fifteen Resident/Community Advisors. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the hiring, training, and personnel actions for a student desk staff working within the residence hall or apartment community

• Serves as the Advisor to the Hall/Community Council and serves as the initial University Hearing Officer for all behavioral situations

•Responsible for the development and implementation of a departmental program component known as a Core Area and provides on call coverage on a rotating basis

i CHOSe CaL POLy fOr tHe OPPOrtUnitieS tHat i knew it wOULd PrOvide Me aS a PrOfeSSiOnaL.“

Bianna Enriquez, Coordinator of Student Development”


reQuirementsMasters degree by date of hire and one year of professional experience in one ofthestudentservicesprogramareasor inarelatedfield isrequired(2yearsofgraduateinternshipexperiencemayapplytowardsprofessionalexperience).

Masters degree in Education or related field preferred. Ability to develop administrative systems to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner, set priorities and work well under the pressure of deadlines; ability to develop, assess and improve comprehensive learning community based residence hall/apartment program offerings using learning outcomes based around building mature, responsible, respectful and diverse communities.

Ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing, in an effective and approachable manner with students, staff, parents, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and the ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative relationships with academic faculty, staff, students and parents are required.

Current experience supervising or advising a diverse college-aged student staff or group/organization and demonstrated knowledge of or previous experience working within learning community based housing preferred. Must successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.


“the csd position provided a supportive environment in which i was able to work closely with faculty and academic deans . i learned ways of working with academic affairs faculty and staff that i have found invaluable . cal poly’s strong focus on learning outcomes and assessment gave me knowledge and structure which i have drawn from numerous times in my current position .”

Melissa BeesleyAssociate Director of Student ProgramsCommonwealth CollegeUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst

iNSighTS frOm fOrmEr COOrdiNaTOrS Of STudENT dEvELOpmENT“serving as a csd at cal poly gave me the opportunity to combine the intricacies of managing a medium sized residence hall operation with the challenge of managing, developing, and innovating a theme hall through the living learning program .

as a person of color, it was important for me to work in an environment that was simultaneously supportive as well as professionally challenging . i still marvel at the diversity of the csd staff year in and year out . if you are a critical thinker with a desire to work in an excellent, constantly-evolving residential education program that values and affirms difference, cal poly is where you should be .”

Dr. Richard J. ReddickProfessor of Education Assistant Professor University of Texas, Austin

Lcc&cSD POSITION INFO24“one of the best things i learned as a csd, which will help me in pretty much any position that i will hold in my career, is the skill of multitasking . as csd, you wear so many hats, and really develop the ability to prioritize to make sure that you are getting done what needs to get done .”

Dan AlmeidaCareer CounselorLoyola Marymount University, California

“i am grateful that i began my career in student affairs at cal poly, san luis obispo . the department’s intentional efforts at professional development, coupled with the variety of practical experiences i gained during my tenure, provided me a strong foundation in the field .”

Patty MahaffeyDean of StudentsUniversity of California, San Diego

“i left cal poly a better administrator, listener, decision maker, leader, friend, supervisor, and student affairs professional . making the decision on a first job out of graduate school is always difficult, as there are so many positions available to new professionals . i feel confident that i found the position that was the best fit and most long-term rewarding for me .”

Kate NoonanAssistant to the Dean of UndergraduatesRice University

tHe Learning COMMUnity COOrdinatOrS are trULy inveSted in tHe deveLOPMent Of tHe CSdS. tHe LCCS CHaLLenge tHe CSdS tO grOw bOtH PerSOnaLLy and PrOfeSSiOnaLLy tHrOUgH gUidanCe and deLegating reSPOnSi-biLity. witH tHe exPerienCe and knOwLedge Of tHe LCCS tHey HeLP bUiLd a better CaL POLy reSidentiaL COMMUnity.

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”Lauren Wilson, Coordinator of Student Development

Lcc&cSD POSITION INFO 25position description

student services professional (ssp) iii, university housing

LearningCOMMUnityCOOrdinatOrTheLearningCommunityCoordinator(LCC)isamemberoftheResidentialLife and EducationCoordinatingTeam. In conjunctionwith theDirector,Associate Directors and Community Standards Coordinator, the Learning Community Coordinators (LCC) assists in carrying out the mission andphilosophy of University Housing and is responsible for designing and implementing a residential experience that facilitates a mature, responsible and respectful environment for residents.

Under the general direction of the Associate Directors for Residential Life and Education, the Learning Community Coordinator position is responsible for the oversight of academic-based learning communities that link classroom learning with on campus living through faculty involvement, career advising and academic support.

On a daily basis, Learning Community Coordinator duties include direct supervisionofCoordinatorsofStudentDevelopment(SSPII),graduatestudentassistants and indirect supervision of Resident or Community Advisor staff, community standards oversight, crisis intervention, monitoring and tracking budget expenditures, staff recruitment/selection, participation on Division or University committees, and is responsible for the administrative functions of Residential Life and Education programs. The Learning Community Coordinators are critical positions for the residential and apartment life program. The incumbent is directly responsible for approximately 800- 2700 residents on a daily basis and over 6,500 residents on an on-call basis. The Learning Community Coordinator serves in the absence of the Associate Directors of Residential Life and Apartment Life and Education. This is a 12 month, full- time live-off position.


ThE rOLE Of ThE LEarNiNg COmmuNiTy COOrdiNaTOrResidential Life and Education strives to create a team environment that promotes collaboration, personal and professional development, accountability and positive working relationships.

The team works collaboratively to be an innovative department that is at the forefront of living and learning community development and residential and apartment administration.

Learning Community Coordinators not only supervise the Coordinators of Student Development who are in their learning communities but also team supervise all 13 CSDs.

tHe LCCS are StrOng, COnfident and reLiabLe rOLe MOdeLS dediCated tO StUdent SUCCeSS and eMPLOyee grOwtH and deveLOPMent.

Erin Berreth, Former Coordinator of Student Development

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reQuirements Masters Degree and a minimum of four years of professional student services experience with at least one year in a full time live-in residence hall management assignment. Masters Degree in Education or related field and a minimum of two years of full-time residence life experience post-masters degree preferred. A successful Learning Community Coordinator must have excellent organization and time management skills, the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment along with excellent supervisory and oral and written communication skills. Previous experience with living and learning environments, experience supervising graduate students or professional staff members and experience working with apartment style housing strongly preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

Lcc&cSD POSITION INFO 27Learning Community Coordinators are responsible for the oversight of departmental programmatic areas within Residential Life and Education. These oversight areas allow LCCs to contribute and develop skills involved in the various aspects of managing a department unit.

Learning Community Coordinators are assigned to different functional areas so that the department can benefit from everyone’s skills, knowledge and abilities. LCC functional areas include:

• LeadershipDevelopment• CommunityService• AdvisorTraining• Psychology251(leadershipcourse)•Operations&FrontDeskManagement• CulturalInclusiveness• SummerHousing• FacultyInvolvement• ResidentandCommunityAdvisorSelection/Recruitment•GeneralEducationalProgramProcesses• CampusCollaborations• Assessment•Media(UniversityHousingTVchannel&Marketing)• StudentStaffDevelopmentIn-Services• CulturalInclusionAwareness• CoordinatorofStudentDevelopmentOrientationand

Professional Development

Learning Community Coordinators are encouraged to become involved in Division, Campus and professional organization committees. Involvement in these areas help to provide LCCs with a broader understanding of the University and the profession and allows the department to be represented on campus and within the filed. Past committee involvements for LCCs include:

• CalPolyWASCCommittee• UniversityFeeAdvisoryBoard• AcademicSenate• ACUHO-ILivingLearningConferencePlanningCommittee•WACUHODiversityCommittee


iNSighTS abOuT ThELCC pOSiTiON“the best thing about working with the residential life and education team is that our staff is constantly thinking of ways to make our program and department a better place for our learning communities, staff and students .” Kara Curcio, Former Learning Community Coordinator

“the learning community coordinators (lccs) are what most campuses call assistant directors . these professionals come with several years of experience in not only higher education but the business world as well . the knowledge, wisdom, and perspectives they bring have challenged me to become a better professional .”

Emily Harris, former Coordinator of Student DevelopmentStudent Services Coordinator, Occidental College

“the lccs are super fun to work with . they are not only great supervisors but also great mentors . i have learned a lot from them, and i love that i don’t ever have to hesitate to call to ask a question .”Michelle Le, Resident Director, UCLA Former Coordinator of Student Development

“working with the csds is one of my favorite parts of my job . they are motivated to do a great job and they often keep me on my toes looking for ways to raise the bar for them . they take pride in their job and have fun with it .” Emily Sandoval, Learning Community Coordinator


PrOfeSSiOnaL grOwtH OPPOrtUnitieSUniversity Housing staff at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is committed to the professional development of staff members. The Residential Life and Education program is based on a management training model. This model and their experiences provide staff with excellent administration, supervision, and program implementation skills. These positions gain additional experience with core areas, professional development, specialty programs, and other professional growth opportunities.

core area opportunities

CSDs are assigned a “core area” as a professional focus for the year. The core areas provide CSDs with opportunities to focus on department wide involvement in program development. The core area assignments are based on departmental needs as well as the staff’s professional development. Below are examples of past Core Area opportunities:•CommunityStandardsandEducation

Coordinator •CommunityServiceCoordinator•StudentStaffDevelopment•AdvisorSelectionandRecruitmentCoordinator•OperationsCoordinator• CulturalInclusionProgramCoordinator•AcademicCoordinator•AssessmentCoordinator•Education&ProgramCoordinator•LeadershipCoordinator


teaching and presentation experience

Coordinators of Student Development and Learning Community Coordinators are expected to assist with the instruction of a two-credit Leadership course designedforResident/CommunityAdvisorCandidatesduringSpringQuarter.

The teaching and staff development experience gained through course instruc-tion assists with future graduate school or employment goals.

Staff are strongly encouraged to publish articles in professional journals and present workshops on campus and at national and regional conferences.

Coordinators of Student Development and Learning Community Coordinators take an active part in the presentation of Resident/Community Advisor training, staff development, and campus wide events.

professional staff developmentStaff are encouraged to seek professional development opportunities.

In addition to two weeks of intensive professional staff training that occurs prior to the beginning of each academic year, staff development sessions are offered throughout the year on topics of interest to the CSDs and LCCs. Examples of past professional staff development sessions include:

•DepartmentalBudgetDevelopment

• CurrentIssuesFacingStudentAffairs

• AssessinganIndividual’sAlcoholUse

• TransitiontoaMiddle Management Position

• Marketing

• StressManagementforLive-inStaff

• ProfessionalArticlesReadingGroup

• LifePlanning


university/community involvement

Staff members are able to become involved in various University committees and projects. These activities provide a broader understanding of campus issues and serve as an excellent source for professional growth. Listed below are examples of past committees and activities involvement:

• StudentAffairsSelectionCommittees• AlcoholEducationCommittee• AcademicExcellenceTeams• AdvisorforStudentClubs• LeadershipProgram•WASC

csd competencies

The Residential Life and Education Competencies Model for CSDs covers the competency areas listed below, and are largely based on the American College PersonnelAssociation’s (ACPA), andNASPA:StudentAffairsAdministratorsin Higher Education’s, “Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners” (July 26, 2010), and ACUHO-I’s “Competencies for NewProfessionals.” The competency areas are tailored for professionals working within a university housing program at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.

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i aM tHOrOUgHLy iMPreSSed witH tHe OPPOrtUnitieS fOr grOwtH witHin tHe CSd POSitiOn - we Have regULar PrOfeSSiOnaL deveLOPMentS, aCCeSS tO COnferenCe fUnding, and SUPerviSOrS wHO COntinUaLLy CHaLLenge US tO refLeCt and iMPrOve On OUr PraCtiCe. we reaLLy are edUCatOrS and an iMPOrtant Part Of StUdentS’ CaL POLy exPerienCe.

Hunter Simmons, Coordinator of Student Development


CONTraCTS aNd bENEfiTScoordinator of student developmentterms of appointmentThe ten-month position appointment for a Coordinator of Student DevelopmententailsanticipatedcontractdatesfromAugustthroughJune.Additional opportunity for summer employment is available based upon departmental program need. Fingerprinting required. Employment dates are projected based on the academic calendar and are subject to change.

salaryStudent Services Professional II salary is $3,519 per month.

health coverageHealth coverage commences September 1, for 10-month employees.

dental coverageCommences October 1, for 10-month employees.

on-campus living: apartment offeringCSD staff is hired at the Student Services Professional II level. On-campus housing is provided to staff serving in Coordinator of Student Development positions in order to facilitate the campus emergency crisis response system. Coordinator of Student Development staff are provided with a one- or three-bedroom apartment in on-campus housing. The monthly rental amount is $75. Live-in staff sign a license agreement upon moving in. Should reassignment occur within the Student Services Professional II series during the appointment period, on-campus housing would be ended on the reassignment date.


csd/lcc benefitsvision coverageVision coverage is provided by Vision Service Plan. Staff must sign up for this benefit at Human Resources.

retirement benefitsCal Poly employees are members of the CalPERS pension plan.

sick leaveEmployeesearneight(8)hoursofsickleavepermonth.

personal holidayEmployees earn one day per calendar year as a Personal Holiday.

vacationStaff members new to the campus in the Student Services classifications earn paid vacation time at the rate of six and two-thirds hours per month. This rate, at 10 months, equals 66.6 hours or 8-1/3 vacation days.

learning community coordinatorterms of appointmentThere is a one-year probationary period for all newly hired employees. Once an employee successfully completes the probationary period, they may qualify for a permanent appointment. Fingerprint screening required.

salaryStudent Services Professional III salary is $3,834-$5,462 per month.

health coverageIf an employee enrolls in a health plan prior to the last day of the first month of employment, coverage will begin at the beginning of the next month.

dental coverageDental coverage commences one month after the start of employment.


weekend and break coverageStaff members provide on-call coverage during the Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter break periods. All staff are expected to attend designated weekend events which include, but may not be limited to, building openings, closings, staff recruitment, Leadership Conference, University Open House, and resident welcome events.

release time/staff development fundsRelease time and/or staff development funding will be granted for professional development activities as deemed appropriate by supervisors and based on budget availability. University Housing encourages active participation by employees in local, regional, state, and national conferences.

QuestionsFor detailed answers to questions regarding benefits, candidates should refer to the Cal Poly Human Resources website: http://www.afd.calpoly.edu/hr/.


HOw tO aPPLyapplication process

cal poly online application tips

• AnofficialCalPolyonlineapplicationmustbecompletedat

www.calpolyjobs.org

• Submitapplicationwithacoverletterandresumewithcurrentreferencecontact information.

•Theapplicationprocessforbothpositionswillremainopenuntilthepositions are filled.

• Itisrecommendedthatyoucompletethe“HowtoApplyTutorial”priortostarting the application process. It is a great reference guide for completing your online application.

•Have all the information you need to complete the application readily available (i.e. resume, reference info. etc.). Please Note: The HumanResources website requests three letters of reference. These are not necessary as long as you submit, on the application and on your resume, contact information for three references. Also please note: For CSD Applicants: In most cases, two years of graduate assistantship/internship experience may be applied towards the one year of professional student services experience. [Please contact Human Resources, (805) 756-2239, [email protected], if you have questions about this.]

• Save your work periodically.

•When you save your application confirm that it is saved before exiting.

•Ensure that you attach your resume, cover letter and list of three references.

•Review and answer all of the supplemental questions.

• If you experience any issues with the application contact Human Resources [email protected].


how to complete youronline application• Gotowww.calpolyjobs.org.

• Ifyouareanewapplicant,clickCreateApplicationonthelefthandsideof the screen.

• Ifyouareanexistingapplicant,andwishtoupdateoredityourapplication, click the Login link and then click on Manage Applications.

• Aftercreatingyourapplication,clickSearchPositionstoviewthe job openings

• Afterfindingtheposition,andtoviewdetailsregardingthepositionclickon View.

•Toapplyfortheposition,clickonApplyforThisPosting.

•Onthenextwebpage,typeinyourusernameandpassword.

• Followthedirectionstocompleteyourapplication.


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CSd faQSHow many students live on campus at cal poly, slo?About 6,500 students live in the University Housing system.

is tHe csd position a 12 montH position?The CSD position is currently a 10 month, full-time live-in position with opportunity for summer employment.

How many student staff members do csds supervise? The CSDs train, supervise and evaluate a staff between five and fifteen Resident/Community Advisors and in some communities a graduate assistant. The CSDs also supervise a number of front desk student employees.

are tHere professional development opportunities provided witHin tHe position?A professional development curriculum and competency plan is implemented throughout the year for further training. Some items of the curriculum include webinar presentations, current issues in higher education informal discussions and regional organization committee membership. In addition, CSD’s are encouraged to attend and present at regional and national conferences.

wHat are some examples of tHe additional areas csd’s get experience working in?As part of the department’s professional development plans, CSDs participate in the following department committees Cultural Inclusion, RA/CA recruitment and selection, Leadership Development, and Community Service areas with several other opportunities.

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CSd faQSwHat departments on campus do csd’s frequently work witH?CSD’s work closely with the Career Services, Student Academic Services, Athletics and the Multicultural Center. In addition, the CSD position will give you the opportunity to work very closely with the Cal Poly Academic Colleges and Faculty.

How often are csd’s on-call?CSD’s serve on an on-call rotation. On average each CSD will have at least one full week of on-call coverage and at least 2 weekends of on-call coverage each quarter.

is a meal plan provided witH tHe csd position?A meal plan is not included in the CSD position; however each apartment has a full size kitchen.

are registered domestic partner benefits offered?Married and registered domestic partners receive health, dental and vision coverage through the university’s benefits plan.

can i live on witH my partner? Married and unmarried partners may reside with CSDs in the provdided on-campus apartment. All partner’s will need to complete a fingerprint screening and background check.

wHat is tHe difference between a resident advisor (ra) and a community advisor (ca)?RA and CAs are also known as Advisors in our system. The position is the same except that RAs work in the Residence Halls and CAs work in the Apartment Communities.

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Documents

Coordinator of Student Development & Learning Community Coordinator Position Information