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Director, First-Year Experience

Position Number: 6123165
Location: Fullerton, CA
Position Type: Academic Advising

Director, First-Year Experience

Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: First Year Experience
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $10,000 - $13,750 per month
Appointment Type: At Will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs plans and manages all academic and instructional resources that support the teaching, scholarship, and research mission of Cal State Fullerton. The office strives to serve as a central resource for the campus community, ensuring quality academic programming and fostering partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to promote and support faculty and student success. The Office of the Provost achieves this by empowering faculty, staff, administrators, and students with the knowledge and support necessary so that we can each carry out our individual roles in fulfilling our university's mission. We seek an exceptional individual to join our First-Year Experience team as the Director, First-Year Experience (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 diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Director of First-Year Experience (FYE) at Cal State Fullerton oversees programs and initiatives to support first-year students' transition to university life and their academic and social integration. The Director manages the development and implementation of structured learning experiences for first-time freshmen who have not declared a major, including coordinating the work of an instructional team of faculty, student affairs professionals, and peer mentors in planning and teaching the curriculum of the FYE for undeclared students. Analyzes and monitors first-year student success associated with FYEs and adjusts program modifications based on data. Facilitates the development and assessment of FYEs by the college deans, department chairs, faculty, and other units to develop and implement specialized learning experiences designed to meet the curricular and co-curricular needs of first-time freshmen or incoming transfer students. Collaborates with the Office of Student Academic Support to maintain seamless academic advising and support services for undeclared students. Administrates, develops and implements policies and procedures for First Year Experiences at Cal State Fullerton and develop an FYE Advisory Board. Participates in continued development and expansion of recruitment, retention, and other activities designed to increase the academic success of first-year students. Monitors the success of the program and students. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, student affairs, or a related field. Minimum of five years of experience in higher education, preferably in student services or first-year programs. Strong understanding of student development and transition theory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. Experience with program planning and outcomes assessment.

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:
Doctoral degree from accredited college or university. Experience working with underrepresented minority, Pell-eligible, and first-generation college students. Experience teaching introductory college courses. Knowledge of best practices in first-year student support and engagement. Ability to analyze data and use it to inform program development and improvement.

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 celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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 scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Application Deadline: Apr 17, 2025 (9:00 PM)

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