Associate Director, Promise Scholars — Student Success

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

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks an Associate Director of Promise Scholars to oversee day-to-day operations and guide counseling services and retention initiatives. You will lead, develop, coordinate and assess all program activities, helping ensure academic and student success for participants.

The role includes supervising EOP, TRIO Achievers and Promise Scholars counselors, fostering inclusion, and building partnerships with faculty, staff and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher-level degree required.
• Five years of progressively responsible student services experience; two years supervisory experience.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first‑gen and low‑income students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and activities of Promise Scholars.
• Assist in leading, developing, coordinating, implementing and assessing unit activities, counseling services and retention programs.
• Cultivate strategic campus partnerships and represent programs to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Critical thinking

Multicultural experience

Formative assessment planning

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or higher-level degree

Five years of student services experience (progressive) with two years supervisory

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks an Associate Director of Promise Scholars to oversee day-to-day operations and guide counseling services and retention initiatives. You will lead, develop, coordinate and assess all program activities, helping ensure academic and student success for participants.

The role includes supervising EOP, TRIO Achievers and Promise Scholars counselors, fostering inclusion, and building partnerships with faculty, staff and external stakeholders