"Program Director, Black Leadership and Opportunity Center"

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of the Identity-Based Retention Centers, the Program Director (PD) manages all administrative operations of the Black Leadership and Opportunity Center (BLOC) and is responsible for developing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and assessing events, programs and services that advance the success of Black students across the student journey–from admissions to graduation and beyond. A core focus of this position is fostering a strong sense of belonging, empowering student leaders, and preparing students for life after graduation. The PD champions a student-centered approach, ensuring the BLOC is a welcoming and affirming space that supports students’ holistic well-being, cultural identities, academic success, persistence, and timely graduation. While the BLOC’s mission is to promote Black student success, all programs and activities are open and available to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin. A critical responsibility of this role is advancing the vision and continuous improvement of existing programs while also developing new initiatives that strengthen student leadership skills, promote academic excellence, and prepare students for career and post-graduate success. The Program Director will cultivate strong partnerships with campus collaborators, including but not limited to, working with Admissions to enhance Black student recruitment, with Institutional Research to track and analyze retention trends and design strategies that foster persistence through graduation, and with affinity groups such as faculty and staff associations and alumni networks to connect students with mentors and advocates committed to their advancement. The PD will also engage local community organizations to expand networks of support and opportunity for students. The PD will advance innovative strategies aligned with the divisional, institutional, and CSU systems goals and strategies to advance student success. To sustain these efforts, the PD will identify alternative sources of funding, including crowdfunding campaigns and grant opportunities, to support the center’s initiatives and programs.

Required Education: Master’s

Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/551945/program-director-black-leadership-and-opportunity-center?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11266