Associate Vice President for Student Success

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

CSU tuition waiver

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield seeks an Associate Vice President for Student Success to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of programs that advance student achievement and belonging.

The role guides student success initiatives within the University Strategic Plan and CSU Systemwide priorities, working with campus partners to improve access, retention, persistence, and graduation for underrepresented groups and first‑generation students.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and administrative oversight for assigned departments.
• Align activities with the University's Strategic Plan and CSU Student Success initiatives.
• Serve as strategic advisor to the Vice President with leadership and analysis on student success issues.

Job description

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Associate Vice President for Student Success

Job no: 561472
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator III

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $12,917 - $14,417

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $6,891 –$22,119

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by September 9, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management (SASEM), the Associate Vice President for Student Success provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and comprehensive oversight of programs and services that advance student success at CSUB. The incumbent guides the student success components of the University Strategic Plan and the CSU Systemwide Strategic Plan, and provides collaborative leadership, in partnership with campus stakeholders, for the development and implementation of the campus Student Success Plan. The incumbent is responsible for advancing institutional goals related to access, retention, persistence, and graduation, with a special emphasis on historically low-income, first‑generation, underrepresented, and student‑athlete populations.

The Associate Vice President for Student Success oversees a broad portfolio of student‑focused departments and initiatives, including the Kegley Center for Student Success (student‑athlete support), the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Project Rebound, the Center for Career Education and Community Engagement, the Cultural and Identity Centers, and the Testing Center. The portfolio also includes senior leadership for institution‑wide student success initiatives that advance the University's strategic priorities for student achievement, engagement, belonging, and degree completion. Other areas of responsibility include Graduate Student Leaders, student success assessment, first‑year experience programming, mentoring and peer leadership initiatives, and other cross‑functional efforts that strengthen the student experience. The incumbent builds strategic partnerships across the University, the CSU system, and external organizations to foster innovation, align institutional efforts, leverage resources, and advance a coordinated, student‑centered approach to student success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Leadership, Strategic Planning, & Administrative Oversight

• Provide senior leadership and administrative oversight for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with the University's Strategic Plan, the CSU Student Success initiatives, and divisional priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Vice President by providing leadership, analysis, and recommendations on complex student success