Managing Director, Engineering and College of Science Student Success Centers

Job Summary

The Managing Director of Engineering and College of Science Student Success Centers is responsible for implementing initiatives organized by the Associate Vice Provost (AVP), Undergraduate Advising and Success, in conjunction with College Leadership as needed. The managing director is responsible for managing and directing the operations of center staff, including assigning duties to advisors and managing challenging or complex student issues. The managing director works with the AVP to develop and implement programs that support high priority populations including historically excluded students, and students who are in academic jeopardy. The managing director is the link between the Centers and other campus resources and maintains strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and community partners.



Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement Student Success programs to provide an equitable, holistic experience for students as they enter the University through to graduation
• Prepare reports and other materials for AVP related to respective Center performance and staff performance
• Advance key initiatives related to advising, retention, and student success to ameliorate equity gaps
• Manage and develop a team of advisors and administrative staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a highly professional team of advisors to achieve high level of performance on student success metrics
• Strong analytical skills including desire to make continuous improvement to processes, and ability to learn, evaluate and adopt new technologies quickly
• Knowledge of assessing student needs and referring to appropriate resources
• Knowledge of methods for academic advising assessment and evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Five years progressively responsible experience
• Experience in hiring and supervision
• Experience developing student programs
• Experience delivering training or professional development programs
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse populations of students

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in social sciences, counseling, education, or STEM field
• Experience in STEM or supporting STEM focused programs
• Experience managing a professional staff that is unionized
• Experience managing diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience managing a budget
• Experience or knowledge of regional, public broad access institutions
• Experience using PeopleSoft, EAB, or demonstrated ability to learn educational software

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,335/month - $11,500/month

CSU Salary Range: $4,583/month - $14,713/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: March 20, 2023 through April 4, 2023 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.



Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: March 20, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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