Director of Academic Engagement & First Year Success

Job Details

Director of Academic Engagement & First Year Success

Job No: 558780
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Pomona
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Type of Appointment: Full Time, At-Will

Job Classification: Administrator II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,519 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Some after hours and weekends)

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Office of Student Success (OSS) provides institutional leadership, strategic direction, and coordination for a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services designed to support the academic success of Cal Poly Pomona's diverse student population. ...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership, Management & Supervision: Lead assigned student success and transition programs...

Program Management: Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of student success programs...

Bronco Scholars Program: Direct the design and implementation of summer bridge and first-year transition programming...

Early Engagement (EAP, CAMINOS, K-16 Initiatives): Lead college readiness, outreach, and assessment efforts across the K-16 pipeline...

First-Year Experience (FYE): Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FYE programs...

I Am First (First-Generation Initiatives): Lead campus-wide initiatives that support the success and belonging of first-generation students...

Assessment, Reporting & Data-Informed Decision Making: Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness...

Campus Partnerships, Communication & Representation: Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Outreach, Admissions, Academic Colleges, and Student Affairs...

Budgeting, Resource Planning & Fiscal Oversight: In partnership with OSS's Student Success Analyst and AVP, manage program budgets...

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree - Higher Education, Education, Counseling, or related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student success, early engagement, or first-year programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing programs.
• Experience with assessment and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience with early engagement or K-16 partnerships.
• Experience leading first-year or transition programs.
• Experience managing grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience within the CSU system.