Project Rebound Housing Coordinator

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

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This position is temporary and ends on or before December 31, 2026. Any continuation beyond December 31, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Full-time

12-month

On-site (work in-person at business location)

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,083 per month

$5,083 - $7,228

Monthly

CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

Open to all qualified applicants

applications must be received by February 26, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The Project Rebound Housing Coordinator, under general supervision of the Director of Project Rebound, provides up to moderately complex direct assistance and support to Project Rebound students experiencing housing insecurity, including those who are unhoused or displaced due to financial hardship, unsafe living environments, or unforeseen changes in housing. The position connects students with campus and community resources, assists with housing navigation and rental assistance, and provides case management support to ensure students secure and maintain stable housing.

The position serves a critical role in the Project Rebound, a 3‑year grant through the Chancellor’s Office to increase housing stability for Project Rebound Students.

• Provide one‑on‑one support to students seeking housing assistance by sharing information about available services and making referrals to campus and community partners to meet the needs of students.
• Assist students in applying for rental assistance programs, down‑payment assistance, and eviction protection services to ensure that students maintain safe, reliable housing.
• Conduct intake assessments to determine individual student needs and develop appropriate action plans for securing housing.
• Assist students in understanding lease agreements, tenant rights, and responsibilities to support successful tenancy.
• Coordinate emergency housing placements for students in crisis situations following established program guidelines and processes.
• Support students in navigating concerns related to unfair rental practices and connect them to appropriate campus/community advocacy resources such as the Counseling Center, Campus Advocate, CARE Team, and Essential Needs.
• Provide ongoing case management support and follow‑up support to ensure students maintain stable housing.
• Determine eligibility for Project Rebound students to receive rental/mortgage assistance funding based on established program criteria.
• In coordination with the Director, develop, coordinate, and host outreach events to raise awareness, inform about services offered, and increase engagement.
• Develop, coordinate, and host educational workshops about housing stability, tenant rights, financial literacy, etc. designed to help students navigate housing needs and build a sense of self sufficiency.
• Conduct general assessments of both outreach and educational workshops using student feedback and data collection to measure effectiveness and support program improvement.
• Coordinate with various campus departments to provide targeted outreach to marginalized and/or vulnerable student populations ensuring cultural competence and sensitivity.

• Meet with, establish, and maintain partnerships with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) on a weekly basis to ensure continuum of care…