Associate Director for Outreach, Recruitment, Retention, and
Grants
Job No: 562781
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 4 - APC - Academic
Professionals of California, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time
Basis: Full Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Outreach, Recruitment, Retention, and
Grants will work under the general direction of the Associate Dean
for Academic Programs to lead, implement, and assess all the
operations of the Outreach and Recruitment Office and of all the
MESA programs in the college. The incumbent will also be
responsible for identifying opportunities and participating in the
development of internal and external grant proposals to support
recruitment and retention of students in engineering. The selected
individual will collaborate with faculty and staff in the
Engineering Student Success Center to organize and host outreach
and recruitment events. Finally, the incumbent will collaborate
with the Learning Communities Coordinator on the recruitment in,
and implementation and administration of existing and new retention
programs in the college, and with the Recruitment and Outreach
Specialist on outreach and fundraising activities to increase the
recruitment of high school and community college students in
engineering programs at CSULB.
Key Responsibilities
- Outreach, Recruitment, Retention Activities: Develop and
maintain sustaining working relationships with ESSC staff, College
of Engineering faculty, middle and high school with district and
school site personnel, including school board superintendents,
principals, teachers, and counselors.
Planning, Administration and Implementation of New Student
Recruitment and Retention Programs.
Grant Development and Fund Raising: Identify opportunities for
funding college initiatives to increase recruitment and retention
of students in engineering and collaborate with the Associate Dean
for Academic Programs, faculty and staff on the development of
internal and external grant proposal to support student success
initiatives and events.
MESA Program Planning, Development, Implementation,
Administration and Assessment.
Program Planning and Statewide MESA Participation.
Department
Program Planning and Statewide MESA Participation
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status
granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending
date.
Classification
Student Services Professional IV
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6,320 -
$6,750 per month commensurate with candidate's education,
experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary
Range for this position is $6,320 - $9,014 per month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Follows all University policies, procedures, and guidelines
including but not limited to safety, civility, information security
and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Contributes to a
positive university experience for each and every student, and
assists in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of
excellence." . Skills in staff supervision leading to high
productivity. Fiscal management skills including fiscal planning
and implementation. Fundraising skills with the ability to work
with high corporate officers. Outreach and Recruitment Programs --
planning and implementation. Innovative ideas for academic
intervention to meet student needs. Organizational skills for
information research on academic programs. Proactive skills to
encourage hiring of students from multi-cultural backgrounds.
Advising/Counseling skills for curriculum development and project
design. Networking and communication skills to interact with
individuals or groups. Knowledge and skills in using computer
scheduling and planning software packages.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus community. Ability to follow all university policies,
procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,
civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and
procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university
experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the
university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
REQUIRED: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or
university in counseling, education, human relations, STEM or
related fields plus upper division or graduate course work in job
related fields. Four years of professional student services work
experience.
Live Scan required.
PREFERRED: Masters or higher degree in a related field. Experience
in developing grant proposals, in interacting with STEM schools and
engineering industry and involvement in fundraising
activities.
Long distance travel to monthly and quarterly MESA statewide
meetings and conferences is mandatory.
Licenses
Valid Driver's License required. Employees who are required to
operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more
than once a month on University business are required to take a
mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee
Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking
and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects
(10 pounds or less).
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, 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 https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/"
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 16 October 2026
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