Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships, Engagement and Outreach

Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships, Engagement and Outreach

President’s Office

Cal Poly Pomona 

The President’s Office at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the full-time management position of Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships, Engagement and Outreach (MPP III). Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, the university has offered a unique education steeped in experiential learning. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing philosophy. CPP has recently achieved R2 (high research activity) designation in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. Cal Poly Pomona is recognized as one of the most diverse regional universities in the Western United States and offers an affordable, life-changing education. Less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles, the campus enjoys the excitement of a diverse metropolitan area while retaining the serenity of a foothill community. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly Pomona utilizes a technology-enhanced, learn-by-doing approach to education through which students enjoy endless opportunities for involvement in a vibrant and diverse community.

 

Principles of Community

At Cal Poly Pomona, the Principles of Community define how we engage, collaborate, and uphold our mission to foster student success and institutional excellence. We are committed to mutual respect, recognizing the inherent dignity of every individual, and valuing diverse perspectives. We foster growth, creating opportunities for intellectual, professional, and personal development. We cultivate belonging, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment where all feel empowered to contribute. And we act with integrity, upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior, transparency, and fairness in all aspects of our work. These principles guide us in building a supportive and intellectually vibrant university.

 

The Department

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible for all operational and strategic aspects of the University, including student recruitment, retention, and graduation, academic policies and programs; state and non-state operating budgets; personnel policies and procedures; external outreach, collaboration and fund raising, etc. The Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships and Expanding Access will have oversight of Outreach, Recruitment, and Educational Partnerships that includes domestic student outreach, campus Welcome Center, Residential Intensive Summer Education (RISE), CSU Super Sunday, and regional community college and high school leadership summits.

 

The Position 

The Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships, Engagement and Outreach is a leadership role responsible for developing and managing strategic initiatives to engage prospective students, strengthen the student pipeline, develop educational partnerships, and enhance the university's outreach efforts. This position involves working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote the university's programs and services, and to foster relationships with educational institutions and community organizations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Institutional Integration:

• Lead the Office of Outreach, Recruitment, and Educational Partnerships, ensuring alignment with university-wide strategic goals and enrollment objectives.
• Collaborate with the President and campus leaders (Deans, Cabinet) to establish policies and practices that enhance CPP’s role as an anchor institution in the region committed to community engagement and inclusive student success.
• Build institutional capacity for expanding access and fostering an inclusive, student-centered experience for students from all backgrounds, and first-generation student populations.
• Develop and implement university-wide strategies for data-informed decision-making, identifying trends and opportunities to enhance all enrollment, student retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Provide strategic counsel and represent the university’s outreach, recruitment, and partnership priorities in executive-level decision-making.
• Collaborate with the President and campus leaders (Deans, Cabinet) to identify and pursue external funding opportunities for CPP student support initiatives.

Outreach, Communication, and External Engagement: