Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success

Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success

Classification: Administrator III

Department: The purpose of the Vice President of Student Affairs Office at Cal State Fullerton is to transform the lives of the students academically, personally and professionally, equipping all with the knowledge and skills required for success. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success (Administrator III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $15,900 - $19,000 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 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.

• 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.

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

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 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 of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job‑related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Mar 19, 2026 (9:00 PM)

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