Job Details
Off-Campus Housing Support Specialist
Off-Campus Housing Support Specialist
University Corporation at Monterey Bay
Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Job Number: 2025-00024
Location: CSUMB Main Campus- Seaside, CA
Department: Student Housing Residential Life (SHRL)
Description
Off-Campus Housing Support SpecialistStudent Housing and Residential Life
Part-Time (20 hrs per week), TEMPORARY position - Position Ending September 2025 (May be extended)
Open until filled
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay ("Corporation"): The Corporation is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. The Corporation is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated with the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University.
The University: California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The Community: Monterey, with its moderate Mediterranean climate, is a diverse community on the picturesque central coast of California and rich in agriculture. Miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys are characteristics that contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by over 432,000 residents and millions of visitors. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why so many choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Off-Campus Housing Support Specialist will play a vital role in developing and enhancing support services for students transitioning from on-campus to off-campus living. This temporary position will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for long-term programs by establishing core processes, engaging directly with students and families, and launching new support tools, including an off-campus housing search platform. The ideal candidate will be organized, student-centered, and eager to contribute to a growing area of student support.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include. but are not limited to. the following:
Student and Family Support:
- Provide individualized consultations to students and families regarding the off-campus housing search process, including leases, budgeting, commuting, and roommate selection.
- Act as a primary point of contact for off-campus housing questions and concerns during the summer term.
- Develop and implement programming and large-group meets for graduating on-campus seniors about transitioning off-campus after graduation.
- Support the initial implementation and ongoing monitoring of the new off-campus housing search platform.
- Liaise with the platform provider to ensure service functionality, troubleshoot issues, and assist with listings or user questions.
- Research and outline key processes needed to support students transitioning to off-campus housing.
- Design draft workshops, events, or resource guides on off-campus housing topics such as tenant rights, housing safety, and city zoning basics.
- Collaborate with campus and community partners (e.g., legal aid, municipal housing offices) to connect students with relevant services.
- Document workflows and procedures for off-campus housing support, identifying opportunities for improvement or expansion.
- Prepare a summary report of summer activities and recommendations for long-term staffing, programming, and infrastructure needs.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attends department meetings, workshops, and functions to support department missions and goals as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information.
WORK LOCATION
- On-Site Position with some local travel
- 20 hours per week position, schedule dependent upon department needs
- Work Location: Main Campus, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Communication Skills: Must be able to conduct self in a professional manner on the telephone, and with all other forms of communication. Help communicate our mission, vision and values. Must be able to effectively express self with students, supporters, vendors, faculty, staff, peers, supervisors and all other contacts in verbal and written manners, including but not limited to written, verbal, and in person.
- Computer Skills: Must be able to function in a Windows environment and be familiar with word processing applications and Google Suite. Have a basic knowledge of housing management systems.
- Additional Skills: General knowledge of Student Housing and Residential facilities. Must be able to effectively interact with people, be part of a team and be self-motivated and flexible. Must be detail oriented and have good organizational skills. Must pass a background check.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with diverse populations
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and timelines.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree
- Experience working with college students in a support or advising capacity.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with housing-related topics such as leases, renters' rights, or housing markets.
- Experience working with college students in a support or advising capacity.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
Special Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the University Corporation at Monterey Bay is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the fair chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, The University Corporation at Monterey Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy.
We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are "at-will" employment.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
The campus leadership has committed the resources needed to achieve an engaged, safe, and in-person experience. The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we are confident that existing public health measures provide for a safe environment capable of delivering a complete college experience on the CSUMB campus. Being an Otter means caring for each other and doing your part to protect your community.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.
Sensitive Positions - This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
FERPA:
- This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
- This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107. CSAs are employees whose job duties fall into one of the following categories:
- Work in a campus police or security department
- Are responsible for campus security
- Are designated as the contact for reporting criminal offenses
- Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities
- Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Our salary schedule is available here.
The hourly hiring rate for this position is $22. Classification: Grade 2, Staff. This is a non-exempt position and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Corporation also offers access to CSUMB's Faculty & Staff Meal Plans, which offers convenience, value, flexibility, to our all-you-can-to-eat dining commons, showcasing eight brand new dining concepts for an affordable price.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle. https://www.schoonoverparkapartments.com
How to apply:
All prospective applicants must apply online. You must complete the entire application for submission. We only accept applications for the open positions listed. Please do not fax or mail in a printed version of the electronic applications or a resume in lieu of an application. If you are having difficulty applying or need assistance, please call (831) 582-3389. All positions are open until filled. The completed online application and resume must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on the priority screening date. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csumb/jobs/4955211/off-campus-housing-support-specialist
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