Chief Student Involvement Officer - Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at California State University, Long Beach

Another Source • Long Beach, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing many of the student-facing programs, services, and spaces that shape campus life at California State University, Long Beach. The Chief Student Involvement Officer will provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of student-facing departments, programs, services, facilities, and partnerships. This leader will play a central role in shaping how students experience community, involvement, wellness, recreation, leadership development, and campus connection. The scope is both highly visible and deeply impactful, spanning student government, student unions, recreation and wellness, events and programming, media, basic needs initiatives, vendor partnerships, and auxiliary operations. The Chief Student Involvement Officer will collaborate closely with campus leadership, student leaders, ASI senior staff, and CSU stakeholders to ensure programs and facilities evolve alongside the changing needs of today’s students. For an experienced student affairs or auxiliary services leader, this is an opportunity to shape strategy at scale while influencing the future student experience at one of California’s largest and most dynamic public universities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent to ten years’ progressive experience in the management and administration of a multi-faceted Student Affairs function(s); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience managing complex student affairs, auxiliary services, campus operations, or student engagement organizations; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, multi-functional student-facing operations and teams.
• Strong understanding of organizational leadership, fiscal management, personnel management, and strategic planning.
• Experience collaborating effectively within shared governance and student-directed environments.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across students, staff, faculty, university leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading change, improving operations, and implementing new programs or initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, vendor partnerships, and complex operational environments.
• Commitment to student development, inclusive excellence, and fostering a collaborative campus culture.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in college student services administration or related field.
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or another earned doctorate preferred.
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for ASI’s student-facing departments, programs, and facilities, including: University Student Union, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, Beach Pantry & Kitchen, Grow Beach Garden, Beach Pride Events, Student Government, 22 West Media, Campus Events Office.
• Lead and develop a large, multi-layered organization consisting of 5–7 senior leaders/direct reports, 30–50 employees within each operational area, and approximately 350 indirect part-time student employees.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and executive leadership team on organizational planning, student engagement strategy, operations, and long-range initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with student government leaders, campus departments, university administration, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure student facilities and programs remain vibrant centers of campus life that support student success, retention, persistence, and belonging.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer on annual budgeting, long-range facility planning, renovations, vendor partnerships, and operational sustainability.
• Oversee assessment strategies and continuous improvement efforts to ensure high-quality student-centered services and experiences.
• Represent ASI in partnership with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, CSULB leadership, campus auxiliaries, and external community partners.
• Support advancement and fundraising efforts, including sponsorships, grants, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead contract negotiations, vendor relationships, and commercial partnerships within ASI-managed spaces.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you where you're at in life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package.
• Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with ample PTO and flexibility, which includes up to 24 vacation days per year.
• Access to athletic and gym facilities, renowned sporting events, artist events, and world-renowned speakers.
• Numerous professional development opportunities to advance your career, including tuition assistance for yourself.
• Three different retirement plans catered to fit your personal saving goals: CalPERS Retirement Plan, 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan).
• Medical benefits tailored to support various life stages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive