Director, Educational Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

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

Director, Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Student Initiatives

Administrator II

561812

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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…