California State University, Los Angeles · 1 month ago
Director, Educational Opportunity Program
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$5,053/mo - $16,221/mo
5+ years expCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is a premier public university committed to serving a diverse student population. The Director of the Educational Opportunity Program is responsible for leading and implementing programs aimed at supporting first-generation and disadvantaged students, overseeing various support services, and managing departmental policies and budgets.
Education
Responsibilities
Provides overall leadership for and directs strategic implementation of programs and services for first generation, economically, or educationally disadvantaged students
Creates and implements plans for outreach and access, and coordinates support services designed to enhance retention
Responsible for program development, planning, assessment, and overall policy analysis
Serves as the chief fiscal manager and administrator of the department
Supervises programs and services including Summer Bridge, Transfer Bridge, Mini Bridge, learning communities, supplemental instruction, and assistance with admissions, registration, financial aid, and academic and personal counseling
Maintains close working relationships with academic departments, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Center for Academic Success, Office of Admissions and Recruitment, New Student and Family Engagement, Guardian Scholars, Office of the Dean of Students, and Housing and Residence Life
Collaborates with departments within Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Responsible for all internal and external communication regarding EOP with federal, state, and local agencies, the Chancellor's Office, colleges, and universities, as well as University Auxiliary Services, Associated Students, Inc., and other departments across campus
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field
A minimum of five years of experience in higher education or a related field
Demonstrated experience supervising a team
An ability to: plan, organize, and direct others in the formation and implementation of programs and services
Provide direction to professional and support staff
Resolve conflicts and make personnel and administrative decisions
Provide a high degree of professional expertise and leadership in advising and consulting with professional staff
Provide professional development
Demonstrated experience in managing a cost center and budgeting and/or fiscal responsibility for a program or department
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations and facilitate an open exchange of ideas
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies and make meaningful connections at all levels of an organization
Ability to anticipate program needs, make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, and to multitask and discern priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to act decisively under stressful situations
Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU
California State University, Los Angeles, 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 CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California
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
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education leadership, business administration, or a related field
Expertise and/or experience in working with a broad range of presenting problems and constituencies
Experience working with program assessment and outcome measures to assess service effectiveness and to promote quality improvement
Experience with grant writing
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
Company
California State University, Los Angeles
Cal State LA is a public university in Los Angeles, California.
1001-5000 employees
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