Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

CSU Careers•Fullerton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. The Student Academic Services department within the Division of Student Affairs provides activities and services which actively support California State University, Fullerton's mission by promoting the development of the whole student - academically, intellectually, and socially. We strive to create an environment where all students can succeed. The department coordinates the services of several student programs, many of which give particular attention to the education needs of low-income disadvantaged college students to ensure that they can successfully complete their college education. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives (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

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible student affairs experience in student retention and/or student success programs on a university campus.
Experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing programs designed to retain and graduate students.
Previous experience supervising staff and overseeing/leading the work of others.
Working knowledge of student development and student activities programs and services designed for college level programs.
Experience in enrollment management.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate databases and records and ability to create reports.
Knowledge of and experience working with various student, faculty, and staff populations.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet timelines.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
Strong communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
A valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Inclusive Leadership Statement: What does inclusive leadership mean to you.
Inclusive Leadership Statement: A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.
Inclusive Leadership Statement: A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Responsibilities

Overall administration, management, and professional leadership of EOP and First-Generation Student Initiatives.
Oversee comprehensive retention services resulting in increasing persistence and graduation rates of the EOP population.
Manage staff responsible for coordinating department programs such as First-Generation Student Programming, Summer Bridge, the EOP Learning Community, Transfer Student Experience Programs, the Peer Mentor Program, community building events, and the Annual Recognition Banquet.
Direct the EOP enrollment management process including recruitment, selection, analyzing yield, and admission of first year freshman and transfer students to the EOP program.
Contribute to the creation of a CSUF First-Generation Student Center.
Develop, propose, and manage the annual operating budget.
Represent CSU Fullerton at the EOP Statewide Director meetings.
Other duties as assigned.