Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives (Administrator II)

California State University - Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Employee assistance

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs. This administrator leads EOP and related initiatives to promote student retention, degree completion, and success for first-generation students.

The role requires strategic leadership, program development, budgeting, and collaboration with campus partners to advance inclusive excellence and student

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible student affairs experience on a university campus.
• Experience advising students individually and in groups; analysis/resolution of complex student services problems.
• Experience supervising staff and overseeing work of others; planning/implementing retention programs.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, management, and leadership of EOP and First-Generation Initiatives.
• Manage staff coordinating First-Generation Student Programming, Summer Bridge, EOP Learning Community, and related programs.
• Direct EOP enrollment management: recruitment, selection, yield analysis, and admissions.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for EOP and initiatives.
• Represent CSUF at EOP Statewide Director meetings and collaborate across campus.

Skills

Student affairs

Enrollment management

Data reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Directs the EOP enrollment management process including recruitment, selection, analyzing yield, and admission of first year freshman and transfer students to the EOP program.
• Contributes to the creation of a CSUF First-Generation Student Center.
• Develops, proposes, and manages the annual operating budget.
• Represents CSU Fullerton at the EOP Statewide Director meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

An Inclusive Leadership Statement is required as part of the application and should address, at minimum: what inclusive leadership means to the candidate; the candidate's experience working with individuals of different perspectives; and how issues of inclusivity have impacted the candidate personally or professionally. Candidates may add additional information as they see necessary and applicable.

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.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver's license.

Benefits at a Glance

• 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
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

Additional Information

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 apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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. The selected candidate 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.

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