Senior Director, Student Success & Strategic Initiatives

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

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.