Director New Student and Family Programs
About The Position
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, the Director of New Student and Family Programs is responsible for the vision, leadership, strategic direction, administration, and supervision of the department in designing, implementing and administering services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This will be done through orientation, First-Year-Experience, intentional efforts geared towards second year students and programming for families along with other innovative programs to build a stronger sense of belonging to help increase our retention and graduation rates. Additionally, the position oversees strategic planning efforts, goal setting processes, assessment of department services and programs, and the creation and implementation of student learning outcomes in alignment with the goals of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and the University. The Director will work collaboratively throughout DSA and across campus, including the Advising, Enrollment Services, and Institutional Research to ensure that data is collected and utilized for programmatic effectiveness and focused on student success.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in managerial role required, in higher education preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in first year experience and orientation or a closely related field.
- Experience in collaborative planning, implementing and program evaluation.
- Experience with budgeting and cost analysis.
- Experience of progressively responsible student affairs work.
- Experience in developing strategic plans.
- Experience working effectively with the politics of a complex organization.
- Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
- Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
- Valid CA Driver's License required for operating university vehicles to travel on university business.
- Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct all staff and resources to plan, implement and evaluate programs to provide all incoming CSULB students with orientation along with an intentional first year and second year experience.
- Direct staff and resources to plan, implement, and evaluate parent and family programs.
- Provide direct supervision of staff.
- Supervises first year advising/mentoring/coaching program, including recruitment, training, and support of first year advisors/mentors/coaches.
Benefits
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
- 14 paid holidays
- 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan
- Voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
- Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
