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This position, under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Community & Belonging and in collaboration with the Executive Director of Project Rebound provides leadership for Project Rebound. Project Rebound is a special admissions and support program for students transitioning out of prison. It has helped hundreds of individuals earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees since 1967. Project Rebound has a proven peer-support model to reduce recidivism, promote restorative justice, and empower individuals through higher education. The Project Rebound Manager is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program which includes, but is not limited to, on- and off-campus program planning, budget planning, and all program expenditures. The Project Rebound Manager also helps to provide lead direction on resource uses and program implementation.
Under the direction of the AVP for Community and Belonging and in collaboration with the Executive Director, the manager must facilitate the enrollment of all formerly incarcerated students who qualify for the program based on university as well as program criterion. The Project Rebound Manager leads the assessment of each student’s unique academic and holistic needs and familiarizes them with all necessary SDSU and community services that will aid them in the community transition and matriculation process. The Project Rebound Manager acts as a liaison between Project Rebound and campus departments (such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Counseling, academic departments, and Open University) and any other departments that further promote the success of Project Rebound.
Along with the Executive Director, this position will represent SDSU to external community and governmental organizations. This position will be called upon as a resource in responding to sensitive equity, crisis, mental health and individualized issues as they relate to justice- system impacted students experiencing post-traumatic stress. This position will serve as a mentor and advisor to students, and a resource to other faculty/staff positions on campus. This position will work with interns and student assistants to design and deliver programs for graduate and/or undergraduate students, and university employees to promote holistic health, leadership development, equity, social equality, and access to basic needs to address the intersectionality of identities such as justice-involved, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, and ability. This position will promote Project Rebound and raise awareness of the excellence of formerly incarcerated students and student concerns through supporting events/programs, written materials and through representation on campus-wide committees.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on or before June 30, 2024, 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.
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,732 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University. Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Center for Educational Partnerships, Outreach and Success; Communications Services; Counseling and Psychological Services; Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; Cultural Centers; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.
Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
The Division works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures, while facilitating an integrated vision and shared responsibility for prioritizing and advancing institutional goals. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:
Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:
“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”
For more information regarding the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Department, click here.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.
