Director Student and Family Programs

Director New Student and Family Programs

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Long Beach
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, the Director of New Student and Family Programs is responsible for the vision, leadership, strategic direction, administration, and supervision of the department in designing, implementing and administering services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This will be done through orientation, First-Year-Experience, intentional efforts geared towards second year students and programming for families along with other innovative programs to build a stronger sense of belonging to help increase our retention and graduation rates.

Additionally, the position oversees strategic planning efforts, goal setting processes, assessment of department services and programs, and the creation and implementation of student learning outcomes in alignment with the goals of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and the University. The Director will work collaboratively throughout DSA and across campus, including the Advising, Enrollment Services, and Institutional Research to ensure that data is collected and utilized for programmatic effectiveness and focused on student success.

• Leadership & Management of New Student and Family Programs to include First and Second Year Students
• Direct all staff and resources to plan, implement and evaluate programs to provide all incoming CSULB students with orientation along with an intentional first year and second year experience.
• Direct staff and resources to plan, implement, and evaluate parent and family programs. Provide direct supervision of staff.
• Advising/Mentoring/Coaching
• Supervises first year advising/mentoring/coaching program, including recruitment, training, and support of first year advisors/mentors/coaches.

New Student and Family Programs

This is a regular, at-will position.

Administrator I

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range
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  The hiring range for this position is up to $7,916.00 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

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