Director, Educational Opportunity & First-Gen Initiatives

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 5,100 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives. You will lead retention services and oversee programs that support first‑generation and low‑income students to persist and graduate.

The role requires a master’s degree, at least five years in student affairs, and strong data, budgeting, and staff supervision skills within a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible student affairs experience in student retention and/or student success programs on a university campus.
• Experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing programs designed to retain and graduate students.
• Previous experience supervising staff and overseeing/leading the work of others.
• Working knowledge of student development and student activities programs and services designed for college level programs.
• Experience in enrollment management.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate databases and records and ability to create reports.
• Knowledge of and experience working with various student, faculty, and staff populations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet timelines.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and leadership of EOP and First-Generation initiatives.
• Direct enrollment management including recruitment, selection, yield analysis, and admissions.
• Develop budget and manage department programs.
• Represent CSUF at statewide director meetings.
• Lead staff and coordinate services for retention and graduation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Database reporting

Enrollment management

Counseling techniques

Program planning

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives. You will lead retention services and oversee programs that support first‑generation and low‑income students to persist and graduate.

The role requires a master’s degree, at least five years in student affairs, and strong data, budgeting, and staff supervision skills within a diverse campus community.