Associate Director of EOP Programming (CSUN employees only)

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! 

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

 

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Associate Director EOP Programming leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive programs designed to support student transition, engagement, and retention.

• Provides strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of holistic, trauma-informed support models.
• Oversees comprehensive retention strategies addressing academic and non-academic barriers.
• Collaborates across divisions to ensure seamless onboarding experiences and continuous student support.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with external stakeholders and community organizations.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops professional and student staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field. 
• Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience; with two of the five years in a managerial role preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Strategic planning and program evaluation expertise.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data to inform retention strategies.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution proficiency.
• Knowledge of systemic barriers affecting historically underserved student populations.

• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $120,000 - $130,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

 

General Information

• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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