Director, Veterans Resource Center

Job No: 551167; 08/27/2025

DIRECTOR, VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

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: Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Veterans Resource Center Director develops, implements, and evaluates outreach, access and support services for veteran and dependent students consistent with the mission of the University. The Director works closely with the campus community in the formulation of university goals and objectives intended to facilitate the transition of student veterans to university life and provide support services designed to enhance retention and assure student success.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field. Three years of experience in higher education or a related field. Demonstrated experience supervising a team. Demonstrated experience in managing a cost center and budgeting and/or fiscal responsibility for a program or department. Must have an understanding and awareness of concerns and needs of veterans. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations and facilitate an open exchange of ideas. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies and make meaningful connections at all levels of an organization. Ability to: anticipate program needs; make independent decisions; exercise sound judgment; multitask and discern priorities to meet deadlines; act decisively under stressful situations; plan, organize, and direct others in the formation and implementation of programs and services; provide direction to professional and support staff; resolve conflicts and make personnel and administrative decisions; provide a high degree of professional expertise and leadership in advising and consulting with professional staff; and provide professional development. 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: Master's degree in higher education leadership, business, or a related field. Previous experience working with student veterans. Expertise and/or experience in working with a broad range of presenting problems and constituencies. Experience working with program assessment and outcome measures to assess service effectiveness and to promote quality improvement.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4,135 - $12,288/monthly. (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $6,800 - $7,600/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 Personne