California State University, Long Beach
Associate Director, Guardian Scholars
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Equity Programs, the Associate Director provides comprehensive student support services, holistic academic and financial aid advising to Guardian Scholars program participants. Serves as the lead to Guardian Scholars staff and students. This role is responsible for communicating program eligibility requirements, policy updates, and available grants and scholarships to students.
The Associate Director oversees internal processes to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of services and resources. The Associate Director provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. The Associate Director uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
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Key Responsibilities
General Supervision of the Guardian Scholars Program: Provide general supervision of all aspects of student support services, program services, resources, programming, and activities. Reporting and Assessment: Collect and present data on Guardian Scholars program outcomes. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Exercises professional judgment to determine treatment of exceptional circumstances. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Understand the importance of using inclusive language that does not promote gender/ethnic coding, discrimination, and/or selective pronoun usage for faculty, staff, and students. Contribute to equitable and inclusionary work to support student-success that strengthen on retention and graduation. Knowledge of PeopleSoft as well as databases is required to process and monitor applicants highly preferred. Knowledge of the University admission procedures and requirements of EOP/Guardian Scholars. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and graphics programs. Education And Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and four years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required. Preferred
Graduate degree in Student Development & Higher Education (SDHE), MSW or closely related graduate degree. Five years of progressive experience supervising and leading professional staff is highly. Five years of progressive experience supporting foster youth in a university or similar setting. Ability to work weekends and flexible work time as needed and determined by operational needs. CSULB is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status.
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General Supervision of the Guardian Scholars Program: Provide general supervision of all aspects of student support services, program services, resources, programming, and activities. Reporting and Assessment: Collect and present data on Guardian Scholars program outcomes. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Exercises professional judgment to determine treatment of exceptional circumstances. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Understand the importance of using inclusive language that does not promote gender/ethnic coding, discrimination, and/or selective pronoun usage for faculty, staff, and students. Contribute to equitable and inclusionary work to support student-success that strengthen on retention and graduation. Knowledge of PeopleSoft as well as databases is required to process and monitor applicants highly preferred. Knowledge of the University admission procedures and requirements of EOP/Guardian Scholars. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and graphics programs. Education And Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and four years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required. Preferred
Graduate degree in Student Development & Higher Education (SDHE), MSW or closely related graduate degree. Five years of progressive experience supervising and leading professional staff is highly. Five years of progressive experience supporting foster youth in a university or similar setting. Ability to work weekends and flexible work time as needed and determined by operational needs. CSULB is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status.
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