Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

California State University•Fullerton, CA

2d•$5,053 - $16,221•Onsite

About The Position

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 valid California driver’s license.
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.
Considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Nice To Haves

Inclusive Leadership Statement addressing: What does inclusive leadership mean to you. A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective. 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.