Program and Operations Coordinator, Pride Center; Student Services Professional III

Program and Operations Coordinator, The Pride Center (Student Services Professional III)

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Program & Operations Coordinator supports the mission, programs, and daily operations of The Pride Center within the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity at San Diego State University. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and working closely with the Program Director, this position leads and coordinates student programming, operations, outreach, and retention initiatives that promote inclusion, belonging, leadership development, and student success for LGBTQIA+ and allied students.

The role also provides mentorship, supervises student staff, and collaborates with campus and community partners to enhance the overall student experience.

• Coordinate and support the daily operations of The Pride Center, including space management, communications, budget projections, and administrative functions.
• Develop, implement, and assess educational, leadership, community-building, and intersectional programs and signature events that address the needs of diverse student populations.
• Lead recruitment, retention, advising, and mentorship efforts for Pride Center students in collaboration with campus partners and academic units.
• Provide direct supervision, training, and work direction to student assistants, interns, and volunteers supporting The Pride Center’s programs and services.
• Oversee outreach, communications, and reporting efforts, including marketing materials, social media, newsletters, websites, annual reports, and campus partnerships.

• Make a meaningful impact supporting LGBTQIA+ student success, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment committed to inclusive excellence and student advocacy.
• Gain leadership experience coordinating programs, operations, and strategic initiatives within Student Affairs.
• Partner with campus and community stakeholders to advance student engagement, retention, and enrichment.
• Build supervisory and mentoring experience while supporting student leaders and peer‑led initiatives.

Apply now tojoin The Pride Center and help shape an inclusive, engaging graduate student experience at SDSU.

• This is a full‑time (1.0 time‑base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not 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. (Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advance notice)
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, the incumbent has responsibility for leading various initiatives in The Pride Center.

This position, in collaboration with the Program Director, provides support to The Pride Center. The program coordinator helps with innovative efforts to provide an integrated approach to identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and practices directed toward improving the center’s student outreach and yield, academic success, leadership and professional development, inclusion and retention, and enrichment of the overall students’ experience. The incumbent helps to support student assistants, manages programs, and events in the center, and oversees some aspects of the operations.

The incumbent collaborates with the Program Director of The Pride Center, Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, Subdivision of Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Division of Academic Affairs, students, staff, and campus/community partners to implement workshops, programs, and services of the Center.

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