Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

Opt For Healthy Living; Fullerton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with prescription drug

Dental and Vision coverage

Income protection (life & disability)

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver for employees anddepend

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives. This leadership role oversees EOP and related programs to boost retention and graduation among first-generation and low-income students, guiding staff and program operations.

The position requires a master's degree, five years of experience in student affairs, strong counseling and enrollment-management skills, and a commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible student affairs experience.
• Experience advising students individually and in groups.
• Experience supervising staff and leading others.
• Knowledge of enrollment management and student retention programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and leadership of EOP and First-Generation initiatives.
• Manage staff coordinating programs like First-Generation Student Programming, Summer Bridge, the EOP Learning Community, Transfer Student Experience Programs, the Peer Mentor Program.
• Direct enrollment management including recruitment, yield analysis, and admissions.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget; represent CSU Fullerton at statewide meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

Job no: 561812
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Fullerton
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Job Title

Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

Classification

Administrator II

Auto Req. ID

561812

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,000 - $9,800 per month)

Work Schedule

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

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Student Academic Services department within the Division of Student Affairs provides activities and services which actively support California State University, Fullerton's mission by promoting the development of the whole student - academically, intellectually, and socially. We strive to create an environment where all students can succeed. The department coordinates the services of several student programs, many of which give particular attention to the education needs of low-income disadvantaged college students to ensure that they can successfully complete their college education. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and First-Generation Student Initiatives is responsible for the overall administration, management, and professional leadership of EOP and First-Generation Student Initiatives. Oversees comprehensive retention services resulting in increasing persistence and graduation rates of the EOP population. The Director manages staff responsible for coordinating department programs such as First-Generation Student Programming, Summer Bridge, the EOP Learning Community, Transfer Student Experience Programs, the Peer Mentor Program, community building events, and the Annual Recognition Banquet. They are responsible for directing the EOP enrollment management process including recruitment, selection, analyzing yield, and admission of first year freshman and transfer students to the EOP program. The Director will contribute to the creation of a CSUF First-Generation Student Center. The Director develops, proposes, and manages the annual operating budget. They represent CSU Fullerton at the EOP Statewide Director meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What doesinclusive leadership mean to you.
• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.
• A description of how issues of inclusivityhave impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. A 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

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

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Sep 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 24 2026 Pacific Daylight Time