USU Student Programs and Services Specialist, University Student Union

Job Overview

Under the general supervision of the Sr. Associate Director of the University Student Union (USU), the incumbent will support both USU Live and Tukwut Life Programs, as well as student-facing services within the Student Union including the Activity Center. They will also contribute to overall building and departmental operations. The incumbent will have responsibility for advising, coordinating and implementing a variety of student programs and services.

USU Student Programs and Services Specialist (Student Services Professional IB)

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Amount: $4,482 per month.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,482 - 6,342 per month.

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances; retirement (CalPERS); tuition waiver; vacation and sick leave; 15 paid holidays (14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken at any time during the year).

A comprehensive benefits summary is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state‑of‑the‑art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

This position is open until filled. Submit application, cover letter, and resume by 11:59pm on March 11, 2026.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750‑4418 or e‑mail: hr.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment.

Any offer of employment is rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

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