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Job Title

Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Residential Experience

Classification

Administrator III

Auto Req. ID

561538

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,891 - $22,119 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $15,500 - $17,200 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM         

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The purpose of the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management Office within the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management at Cal State Fullerton is to transform the lives of the students academically, personally and professionally, equipping all with the knowledge and skills required for success. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Residential Experience (Administrator III) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for key student-facing programs within the division. 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 inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, the Assistant Vice President for Student Wellness and Residential Experience provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational direction for assigned departments, programs, services, and initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management. The Assistant Vice President serves as a key member of the division's leadership team and collaborates with campus partners to advance institutional priorities related to student success, access, engagement, retention, well-being, and graduation.

The Assistant Vice President develops and implements divisional and institutional strategies, establishes operational priorities, manages resources, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, CSU, and university policies and regulations. The position provides leadership to directors and managers responsible for a varying portfolio of student-facing services and initiatives and fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, assessment, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

The Assistant Vice President represents the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management in university-wide committees, partnerships, and strategic initiatives and serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The position promotes inclusive excellence, student-centered decision-making, and organizational effectiveness while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the university. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Public Health, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, along with seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, student affairs, student wellness, residential life, counseling services, health promotion, or related areas, at the director level or above. Candidates should bring five years of supervisory experience managing professional staff and/or complex organizational units, along with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational management within a complex organization, including managing budgets, financial resources, personnel, and operational processes. Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and assessment strategies is required, as is a demonstrated record of success leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

Knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices in student affairs, student wellness, mental health services, health promotion, and residential education, along with knowledge of applicable federal, state, CSU, and university regulations and compliance requirements affecting student services. A demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives is essential, as are strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use assessment and data to support decision-making. The role also requires excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; a proven ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and external stakeholders; and a demonstrated commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, well-being, and student-centered service.

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

Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Public Health, Student Affairs, or a related discipline is preferred. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, student wellness, housing and residential life, counseling and psychological services, health services, or related functional areas. Experience at a California State University campus or another large public higher education institution. Experience overseeing multiple departments with responsibility for housing and residential life, counseling services, health and wellness programs, case management, crisis response, or related student support functions. Demonstrated success leading university-wide initiatives focused on student well-being, mental health, student engagement, retention, and student success. Experience managing significant operating budgets and multiple funding sources, including student fee-funded operations. Experience leading complex organizational change, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives. Experience responding to student crises, behavioral intervention, threat assessment, and risk management issues within a university setting. Experience working with diverse student populations and implementing programs that advance student belonging, well-being, access, and success. Demonstrated experience in strategic and systems thinking; leading organizational change and innovation; crisis management and organizational resilience; fostering collaborative leadership and building consensus among diverse stakeholders; fiscal stewardship and resource management; assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts; talent development, coaching, and succession planning; and effectively navigating complex political and organizational environments.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver's license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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 currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.