Director of Student Success and Advising

Job no: 562848
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.

The Director of Student Success and Advising participates in the overall leadership and management of College of Education advising. Incumbent leads a team of professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive access and retention support services for prospective and current students participating in College of Education academic programs. The incumbent will promote practices that help position the Student Success Team to identify and meet students’ needs, match students to campus resources, and amplify students’ assets.

• Lead comprehensive, holistic, and culturally responsive student advising and support services in the College of Education to enhance the academic, personal, and career success of current and prospective students. Collaborate with other college and university units to coordinate efforts in maximizing student success.
• Oversee effective management of all activities and program operations in the college Student Success and Advising Center, including personnel, daily operations, advising services, administrative functions, retention, timely program completion, and collaborations with the Career Development Center and Financial Aid. Facilitates an environment that motivates, empowers, and inspires commitment from employees, while advancing a culture of care.
• Organize, attend, or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on internal and external committees and special projects; active in developing successful partnerships to support academic programs.

Student Success & Advising Center

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.

• CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $7,955 - $11,933 per month.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining…