Associate Director, Promise Scholars & Student Success

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Cal Poly is seeking an Associate Director of Promise Scholars to oversee day-to-day operations, lead counseling services, and advance retention programs in alignment with CSU policies. The role focuses on improving student success for first-generation and low-income students through coordinated services and campus partnerships.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, strategic planning, and the ability to collaborate with Academic Affairs, SEMSA, and university partners to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher-level degree and five years of progressively responsible student services professional experience with two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating program activities.
• Experience serving diverse student populations, including first-generation and low-income students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of Promise Scholars.
• Lead, develop, coordinate, implement, and assess unit activities, counseling services, and retention programs.
• Represent programs and the campus to the public and maintain relationships with students, faculty, staff, and partners.
• Develop strategic campus partnerships with instructional faculty, Academic Affairs, and SEMSA units.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Critical thinking

Diversity & inclusion

Formative assessment

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor’s or higher-level degree

Job description

Cal Poly is seeking an Associate Director of Promise Scholars to oversee day-to-day operations, lead counseling services, and advance retention programs in alignment with CSU policies. The role focuses on improving student success for first-generation and low-income students through coordinated services and campus partnerships.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, strategic planning, and the ability to collaborate with Academic Affairs, SEMSA, and university partners to promote