Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSASEM), the Associate Vice President (AVP) serves as a member of the VPSASEM Management Team and the Student Affairs Leadership Team. The AVP provides strategic leadership across multiple student support units, overseeing directors in program development, budget and personnel management, and policy implementation.

The AVP represents CSUF and the VPSASEM in university, community, and government settings; advances the university's federal institutional designations; and leads fundraising and grant-seeking efforts, including scholarships. The role also promotes an inclusive campus climate that supports the academic and personal success of all students.

In collaboration with senior university leaders-including Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, University Advancement, Information Technology, and Human Resources, the AVP develops and implements division-wide initiatives that enrich student life. The AVP also manages student issues and complaints, serves in the Vice President's place when needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

* What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

* A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

* A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, higher education administration, student personnel, or a closely related field. Seven to ten years of higher education experience including both supervisory and budgetary responsibilities.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as counseling, psychology or higher education administration. Experience working with and advocating for a wide range of student populations at the higher education level. Demonstrated management/administrative skills (for policy, budget, supervisory, and program development and evaluation responsibilities). Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain interpersonal professional relationships and excellent analytical and written communication and presentation skills.

Extensive knowledge of higher education, student affairs philosophy, best practices, and the policies and procedures of a higher education institution. Knowledge of emerging trends and needs in the student population.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver's license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

* An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage

* Dental and Vision coverage

* Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability

* Retirement plan through CalPERS

* Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

* Flex Cash (in lieu of health and dental)

* Employee Assistance Programs

* 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period…