EOP Retention Counselor and Coordinator, Student Affairs

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Director of EOP and Project Rebound (the Director) the EOP Counselor/Coordinator (i) provides critical retention services such as personal academic financial and success counseling; (ii) develops and implements retention strategies and programming for EOP students who might be at risk of academic and financial aid probation academic and financial aid disqualification and foundational academic skills building; and (iii) coordinates critical programming that supports sense of belonging knowledge of campus resources and meaningful campuswide involvement for EOP studentsespecially first year and transfer students. The EOP Counselor/Coordinator fulfills the mission of EOP to support students adversely impacted by educational and economic disadvantage; aligns with the CSUSM Strategic Plan to promote academic excellence through a culture of care; and follows the tenets outlined in the CSUSM Student Life Cycle.

Under the direction of the Director the Counselor/Coordinator is cross-trained and capable of supporting the department in multiple lead areas including but not limited to: (i) working with Recruitment and Outreach to facilitate enrollment of EOP eligible students and educate students families and school counselors within the university service area of the resources and benefits of EOP; (ii) supporting the unique pathway of our EOP eligible transfer students as they navigate their educational journey from community college to CSUSM; (iii) creating impactful foundational programming for first-year students that includes summer onboarding family orientation and high touch interventions during their first year; (iv) advocating with Advancement during annual campaigns like Giving Day to share the impact of EOP with donors and philanthropists; (v) maintaining a vital link with campus partners in Financial Aid and the Office of Undergraduate Studies to ensure ready access to resources that support retention and student success; and (vi) coordinating community facing events such as conferences information sessions graduation recognition ceremonies and other events that celebrate and elevate the EOP student addition to these functional areas each Counselor/Coordinator will implement best practices for student development as detailed in the CSUSM Student Live Cycle and understand the specific needs of each stage of the cyclespecifically Engagement Orientation/Enrollment Studentship and Career Preparation.

Together with the Director the Counselor/Coordinator will represent CSUSM to external community partners and systemwide committees. This position will be called upon as a resource in responding to sensitive equity crisis mental health and individualized issues as they relate to EOP students who may experience food and housing insecurity and other barriers to academic success. This position will serve as a mentor and advisor to students and a resource to other faculty/staff positions on campus to promote holistic health leadership development equity social equality and access to basic needs to address the intersectionality of identities of EOP students at CSUSM.

Position Summary

EOP Retention Counselor & Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

This is a full-time exemptposition 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.

Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Amount: $5540 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5540 - $7893 per month

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

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurances retirement (CalPERS) tuition waiver vacation and sick addition 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

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

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diegos 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.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrows leaders build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration please submit application cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on October 19 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 or e-mail: .

Supplemental Information

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 employmentrescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or 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.

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

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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Subject to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Required Experience:

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