Director of Project Rebound

Job No: 554788; 01/28/2026

DIRECTOR OF PROJECT REBOUND

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 22 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 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 Project Rebound Director develops, implements, and evaluates outreach, access and support services for formerly incarcerated 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 formerly incarcerated students to university life and provide support services designed to enhance retention and assure student success. The Director will build community among formerly incarcerated students and the wider university community to encourage a sense of belonging and mutual support.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field. A minimum of three years of experience in higher education or a related field. Must have an understanding and awareness of concerns and needs of formerly incarcerated students. Demonstrated experience in managing a cost center and budgeting and/or fiscal responsibility for a program or department. 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 judgement, and to multitask and discern priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to: 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; provide professional development. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/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 administration, or a related field. Previous experience working with incarcerated people or formerly incarcerated students. Demonstrated experience supervising a team. 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 $7,500 - $8,400/monthly) A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

 

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