CAVE Student Director - Programs

Associated Students (AS) is a comprehensive campus auxiliary corporation of CSU, Chico serving thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members through myriad student programs, services and business enterprises. AS operates residential and retail dining services, the Bell Memorial Union (BMU), and the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). Additionally, the AS offers a wide variety of services and programs such as: CAVE (Community Action Volunteers in Education), the Child Development Lab, Adventure Outings, Operation Programs and Services (OPS), Sustainability and student government.

Associated Students is now hiring for the position of CAVE Student Director - Programs. This is a part-time, non-benefited student position that will work no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. The pay rate is $17.76 per hour. The schedule for this position is based upon department needs and is subject to change at any time. To be eligible for student employment, you must be enrolled at CSU, Chico and maintain at least 6 units (undergraduate student) or 4 units (graduate student) throughout the course of employment.

In support of campus-wide efforts, the AS is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates who demonstrate and embrace our corporate values and strategic priorities. We take a culturally-informed approach to all our processes related to employee relationships. We provide timely and intentional opportunities to increase our commitment to inclusivity within the Associated Students and actively support University-wide diversity initiatives. Successful candidates are those of variable abilities who will work to advance policies and practices that will strengthen our organizational culture.

Before submitting your application and resume, please review both carefully for accuracy and completeness. Attention to detail is important. Poor grammar, spelling errors, and/or incomplete fields may adversely affect consideration of your application for employment.

IMPORTANT: If you are selected for hire, please be prepared to complete all new employee documents including the Form W-4 and Form I-9*. The Form I-9 will require original documents as defined on page 3 of the form found here. In order to be hired, you must provide one item from list A OR one item from list B ANDlist C. If you are unsure what to bring, please call AS Human Resources at 530-898-4385 or visit the USCIS Website:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.

• Non-resident students: Students with an F-1 visa will need to provide additional documentation and obtain a Social Security Number. If hired, the area supervisor will provide more information.

This position requires one (1) year of experience in CAVE; one year of staff experience preffered.

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of CAVE Director and Program Coordinator, the Student Program Director is responsible for assisting with hiring, training, and supervising of student staff and supporting the execution of volunteer programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruit, interview, and select program managers and volunteer coordinators
• Manage and train program managers and volunteer coordinators with oversight from career staff
• Facilitate weekly program meetings with program managers
• Provide support and coaching for program managers, volunteer coordinators and volunteers with support from career staff
• Identify the strengths and areas for growth of program managers and offer ongoing feedback and support the writing of mid-semester and final evaluations with review by career staff
• Grade volunteer reflection papers and assignments
• Review and approve volunteer applications and sharing final list with pro staff
• Support program managers in working with community partners
• Attend and support meetings with community partner
• Review and approve volunteer orientation presentations with program managers
• Facilitate volunteer orientation
• Implement staff appreciation
• Develop and update Director manual
• Contribute to a positive work environment and volunteer experience
• Maintain 10-20 office hours a week
• Facilitate monthly CAVE staff meetings
• Facilitate CAVE staff trainings
• Facilitate program meetings
• Lead approved volunteer recruitment activities
• Lead approved staff recruitment activities
• Lead service site for 3-hour CAVE Service Project
• Publicize CAVE Fundraiser

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

Program Managers and indirectly supervises Volunteer Coordinators and volunteers.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in The Wildcat Leadership Center at Bell Memorial Union; continuous contact with staff, campus community and public; possible contact with animals. Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stand and sit for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal and written communication; use of office equipment including computer, iPad, telephones, copier; The employee must frequently move 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Travel REQUIREMENTS

Travel to occasional off-campus meetings and special events required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILTIES REQUIREMENTS

• Must have one (1) year of experience in CAVE.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Adapt skills and approach to support diverse populations
• Works well in a variety of settings including independently with little supervision, one-on-one, and in a team environment
• Identifies problems and/or concerns relative to CAVE and recommend viable solutions
• Balance multiple duties at one time while adhering to deadlines
• Work in shared office space effectively and professionally with student and career staff
• Attend mandatory AS employee orientation and trainings as well as CAVE-specific trainings and meetings
• Must be a Chico State Student enrolled in at least 6-units (undergraduate) or 4 units (graduate).
• Interpret and implement current AS and Chico State policies and procedures

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Availability 3 days a week, M-F between 8am-5pm
• One (1) year of CAVE experience.
• Committed to using inclusive language and contributing to an environment that welcomes all people
• Knowledge and willingness to learn computer program and hardware