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The California State University · 1 month ago

Program Director, La Casita

Dominguez, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

California State University is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for students. The Program Director of La Casita provides strategic oversight and leadership in advancing initiatives that support the development of Latine/x students while managing day-to-day operations of the center.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of student success programs and services, including high-impact initiatives that advance students' personal, professional, and academic development, to support the retention and graduation rates of Latine/x students

Lead La Casita staff in designing and implementing culturally relevant programs, workshops, events, and engagement opportunities that foster identity development and connect students with campus resources

Develop and administer assessments of student learning outcomes to support an evidence-based approach to revising La Casita’s programming, goals, and priorities

Provide leadership and advising to cultural advisory committees and student organizations, to support with crisis intervention, guidance, support, and advocacy for students, staff, and faculty

Collaborate with the Culture & Identity Centers and key campus constituents to implement campus-wide programs and initiatives that advance intersectional DEIJ efforts, particularly those aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of issues impacting Latine/x students

Qualification

Student services experienceLatinx issuesLeadership experienceGrant writingCultural programmingCrisis interventionSpanish fluencyCollaboration skills

Required

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the ethnic studies, behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field

Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field

1 year of managerial/leadership experience required

Working knowledge of current trends, issues, polices statewide and national impacting Latinx student success

Knowledge and experience working with multicultural/multi-ethnic populations, students that are historically under-represented, and low-income and first-generation college students

Skills in working with campus administrators, faculty, staff and students to address complex issues and situations

Ability to handle sensitive situations and ability to maintain objectivity skills in working with students in crisis and referral mechanisms

Ability to advise students, staff and faculty individually and in groups on complex matters and refer as needed to appropriate departments

Ability to pursue grants and fund-raising opportunities

Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others and ability to speak and make presentations in a variety of public settings

Preferred

Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, ethnic studies, counseling, student affairs/higher education administration, or closely related field is preferred

Spanish fluency is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Tuition assistance

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees