Assistant Director For Family Engagement

Job No: 536677; 3/5/2024
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: The New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) team designs programs and events to educate students and parents on university resources and assist with the transitions the family experiences as students continue their education. NSFE serves as the university liaison to families during the different stages of the student experience, as well as supporting first and second year students with their successful transition into the University community. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director provides leadership for the operations and activities of the department and is responsible for implementing goals and objectives related to the successful retention and transition of new undergraduate students, including the creation, planning, execution, and assessment of NSFE's parent and family support member initiatives. The incumbent will exercise administrative oversight of programs including but not limited to Family Academy, Mental Health First Aid for Supporters, Parent and Family Orientation, social and volunteer opportunities for parents and family support members, as well as devise long-term strategies for the ongoing growth and development of these and other initiatives. This role will also develop and implement programming and provide advocacy for students with dependents, including pregnant and parenting students, and provide insight and leadership for the portfolio of Orientation programs, including staff supervision and support for daily area operations. Incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of organization, anticipate needs and challenges, and promote and model efficiency and creative solutions for common issues and concerns.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of three years of verifiable professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. General knowledge and familiarity with student success practices and theories. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal day to day supervision. Ability to: plan and execute programs without direct oversight; build and maintain strategic interpersonal relationship; find equitable solutions to various situations and/or concerns; and work full-time in person. Regular evening and/or weekend work is required. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

Desired Qualifications: A master's degree, or an additional year of previous experience with program planning, assessment, or higher education.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $3,938 -

$11,703/monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $6,084 - $6,333/Monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on March 19, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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