"Director, Residential Engagement"

Director, Residential Engagement

Classification: Administrator II

Housing and Residential Engagement at Cal State Fullerton provides a safe, inclusive living environment for students that supports learning, personal growth, and community, empowering Titans to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,000 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Housing-Administration team as the Director, Residential Engagement (Administrator II). 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: $8,700 - $10,700 per month

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

Essential Qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field. At least eight years of full-time experience in residential education and engagement, including prior live-in experience, on-call experience, crisis, and emergency response experience. Demonstrated expertise and experience in student development theory, student learning, and teaching college students. Strong supervisory experience with professional staff, including performance management and team development. Proven ability to manage crises, conflict resolution, and interpret and apply university policies. Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex organization. Experience with program development, assessment, budget management, and operational planning. Knowledge of residential curriculum, student well-being, and student success strategies. Proficiency with relevant technologies, including facilities, housing occupancy, residential engagement, and students conduct software applications and systems.

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 CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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:
Strategic and innovative leadership with the ability to articulate and implement a vision. Experience with residential learning community development and academic partnerships in alignment to university and system student success strategies. Serve on behavioral intervention and/or student care teams. Demonstrated success building collaborative, culturally responsive student engagement initiatives.

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

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.

Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026 (9:00 PM)