Director, Center for Scholars

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

11d•$5,053 - $16,221•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Scholars within the Division of Student Affairs serves a remarkable group of resilient and ambitious students that come from various backgrounds. From their first day on campus, they are encouraged to get involved and become integral and well-rounded leaders in the Titan community. Our Titans achieve their academic goals and develop the confidence and skills to become effective leaders, cohesive team members, and inspiring role models. We seek to instill a sense of citizenship and commitment in our students, inspiring them to reach out to those around them through service and mentorship. Beyond graduation, they grow to become leaders in their communities and truly inspire others in the same ways that they have been inspired. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director, Center for Scholars (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, educational counseling, counseling psychology, higher education, or social work.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience as a supervisor, program administrator, serving students on a university campus.
Experience in working with a diverse student body is essential.
Must be able to develop, coordinate, and track initiatives, coordinate and direct program assessment, provide counseling and guidance to the scholar populations, market new initiatives, and participate in fundraising and development activities.
Strong public speaking and writing skills required.
General knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in student affairs and higher education.
Proficiency in using a PC and MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Must file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis.
Must complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
Must comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a limited mandated reporter.
Must complete CSA training as a Campus Security Authority.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.
Familiarity and experience working as an administrator in higher education settings.
Knowledge of principles of fundraising, corporate sponsorship, and experience with donors.
Familiarity and experience working with scholarship programs, community organizations, student success retention, and operations.
General knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of student affairs and higher education, particularly with student retention and student success models.

Responsibilities

Overall management, development, and expansion of scholarship programs, including the President's Scholars, Guardian Scholars, Abrego Future Scholars, Nicolas Academic Centers Scholars, Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, TELACU, Simon Scholars, Sun Scholars, My Future Pathways Scholars Program, and Male Success Initiative (MSI).
Oversight of the daily operations of the scholars' programs, including management of the Center for Scholars, Male Success Initiative, and the organization of all scholar student activities and workshops.
Management, development, and implementation of scholars' programs and services.
Development and implementation of program guidelines, conducting evaluation studies, and recommending and implementing changes in program scope and direction when necessary.
Interpretation of campus policies, recommendation of modifications to guidelines, and development of operational procedures.
Administration and management of the program budget.
Assisting University Advancement with fundraising and working closely with other individuals and departments to coordinate a recruitment program integrated with other university outreach efforts.
Responsibility for scholars' special events.
Management and leadership for program staff.
Working closely with other Directors in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to meet scholars' needs.
Other duties as assigned.