Assistant Program Director

Description:

The Assistant Program Director for Parent and Family Programs supports the success and belonging of new students and their families by leading programs that foster connection, inclusion, and engagement within the SDSU community. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students for Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs, this position plays a vital role in planning, coordinating, and assessing programs such as Parent and Family Orientation, Family Weekend, New Student and Family Convocation, and Welcome Week events.

The Assistant Program Director also develops culturally responsive initiatives that engage First-Generation and Latinx families, supports communications including newsletters and social media, and provides leadership development for the SDSU Ambassadors, the university’s official student representatives. The position collaborates across campus to ensure parents and families are informed, supported, and empowered as partners in student success.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Plan, implement, and evaluate parent and family programs that support student transition, retention and success.
• Lead logistics, communications, and operations for Family Weekend and orientation events.
• Develop and assess culturally responsive programming for First-Generation and Latinx families, including Spanish-language initiatives.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and mentor SDSU Ambassadors, the official student representatives, tour guides and orientation leaders for our campus.
• Support parent and family communications, including newsletters, social media, and the Parent Hotline.
• Collaborate with campus partners to align and enhance family engagement efforts.