Program Director, Center Intercultural Relations; Student Services Professional IV

Job no: 561983
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Program Director to lead the Center for Intercultural Relations (CIR). Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Campus and Community Affairs, the Program Director oversees the center’s programs, operations, staff, and resources while supporting a welcoming environment for students from diverse cultural, racial, religious, and identity backgrounds.

The Program Director serves as a key campus partner, student advocate, and resource to faculty and staff. This position works across departments and with community organizations to strengthen student success, belonging, leadership development, engagement, and retention. The role also supports the continued growth and visibility of CIR through inclusive programming, student outreach, campus partnerships, communication, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee CIR’s programs, daily operations, staffing, budget, facilities, and resources while ensuring alignment with university and divisional priorities.
• Lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support student belonging, leadership, academic success, engagement, and retention.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments, community organizations, alumni, and other partners to expand resources and support for students.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to students, providing guidance, support and appropriate referrals related to academic, personal, cultural, and well-being concerns.
• Represent CIR across campus and promote its programs, services, and priorities through outreach, communications, assessment reports, advocacy, and university-wide initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in the student experience by supporting belonging, connection, leadership, and success.
• Help create programs and resources that recognize and celebrate a wide range of cultural, racial, religious, and identity backgrounds.
• Build partnerships across SDSU and the broader community while contributing to a supportive network of student services.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• 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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Center for Intercultural Relations (CIR) supports the academic, personal, and professional success of all students through multicultural programming, academic advising and support, access to basic needs, and wellness programming. This center provides a home-like environment for students with several meeting and living spaces for students to hang out, study, and build community with others. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, who are interested in the CIR are welcome.

Learn more by reading SDSU's Affirmining Equal Opportunity statement.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated…