Director, Center for Scholars

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks a Director for the Center for Scholars (Administrator II). The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of supervisory or program administration experience, with a focus on supporting a diverse student body.

Responsibilities include developing initiatives, directing assessments, counseling scholars, and engaging donors to fund programs. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, educational counseling, counseling psychology, higher education, or social work.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience as a supervisor or program administrator.
• Experience working with a diverse student body on a university campus.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and track initiatives for scholars.
• Direct program assessment and provide counseling and guidance to scholar populations.
• Market new initiatives and participate in fundraising and development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Program administration

Public speaking

Counseling guidance

Fundraising

Writing skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Director, Center for Scholars

Classificaiton:

Administrator II

Department:

The Center for Scholars within the Division ofStudent Affairs serves a remarkable group of resilient andambitious students that come from various backgrounds. Fromtheirfirst day on campus, they are encouraged to get involved and becomeintegral and well-rounded leaders in the Titan community. OurTitans achieve their academic goals and develop the confidence andskills to become effective leaders, cohesive team members, andinspiring role models. We seek to instill a sense of citizenshipand commitment in our students, inspiring them to reach out tothose around them through service and mentorship. Beyondgraduation, they grow to become leaders in their communities andtruly inspire others in the same ways that they have been inspired.We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director,Center for Scholars (Administrator II).The ideal candidate inthis role should have a positive attitude, an active, energeticmind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highlyethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness,flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range:

$8,200 - $10,200 per month

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00PM

Essential Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, educational counseling, counselingpsychology, higher education, or social work. Minimum of five yearsof progressively responsible work experience as a supervisor,program administrator, serving students on a university campus.Experience in working with a diverse student body is essential.Must be able to develop, coordinate, and track initiatives, coordinate and direct program assessment, provide counseling andguidance to the scholar populations, market new initiatives, andparticipate in fundraising and development activities. Strongpublic speaking and writing skills required. General knowledge ofprinciples, practices, and trends in student affairs and highereducation. Proficiency in using a PC and MS Office (i.e., Word,Excel, Outlook) and the internet.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded ifthe background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to complete the background checksatisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate degree preferred. Familiarity and experience working asan administrator in higher education settings. Knowledge ofprinciples of fundraising, corporate sponsorship, and experiencewith donors. Familiarity and experience working with scholarshipprograms, community organizations, student success retention, andoperations. General knowledge of principles, practices, and trendsof student affairs and higher education, particularly with studentretention and student success models.

Special Working Conditions:

Notice ofNon-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and ContactInformation for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering anenvironment where students, staff, administrators, and facultythrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on studentand staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community.Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicantswith disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibitsdiscrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity,national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSUOut-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring ofemployees to perform CSU-related work outside the state ofCalifornia.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the makingor participating in the making of decisions that may have amaterial financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will berequired to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700:Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from dateof hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsoredethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, andat least once during each consecutive period of two calendar yearsfollowing the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandatedreporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Actand must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU ExecutiveOrder 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of CampusSecurity Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs areresponsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reportedto them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have receiveda final administrative decision or final judicial decisiondetermining that they have committed sexual harassment within thelast 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer ofemployment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages ofthe application process must also sign a release form thatauthorizes the release of information by the applicant's currentand/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiatedallegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on thestrength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you arenot eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and anAcademic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, TeachingAssociate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistantposition.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; theinability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employeefrom retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required tosuccessfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part ofthe selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submissionon the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific StandardTime)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail tocomplete all sections of the online application form will bedisqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoringany new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or facultypositions.

Application Deadline:

Sep 10, 2026 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at:

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/561291/director-center-for-scholars