Project Director, Toro Heal LA

Working Title: Program Director, Toro Heal LA

Department Name: College of Health, Human Services and Nursing

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator I

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $6,298 - $9,447 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $7,400 - $8,000 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Conditions of Employment

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon the continued availability of grant support. The current funding period spans five (5) years; employment beyond this period is subject to the successful renewal of the grant(s) funding the program.

About the Position:

The College of Health Human Services and Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for a 12-month manager position at the level of Administrator I to direct the Toro Health Los Angeles Initiative. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Toros Heal LA (THLA) initiative, a multi-college effort to expand and diversify the behavioral and mental health workforce serving children and youth in underserved communities across Los Angeles County. The Director will coordinate program implementation across multiple academic programs, including Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Clinical and Health Psychology, School and College Counseling, and Human Services (BA), while strengthening partnerships with school districts, county agencies, healthcare systems, and community-based organizations. The position will oversee project operations, manage grant-funded activities, coordinate workforce development initiatives, monitor program outcomes, and guide long-term infrastructure development for a future CSUDH Behavioral and Mental Health Institute. The programs intend to strengthen the collaborative infrastructure with resources for continuous improvements and sustainability of the programs. The starting appointment date will be June 1st, 2026, or earlier.

Campus Marketing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, was established in 1960 and is one of the 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system. CSU Dominguez Hills is an urban, comprehensive public university that serves a culturally rich, diverse student body of over 12,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located on a 346-acre site in the South Bay portion of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, CSU Dominguez Hills has a highly pluralistic student body, which includes a significant number of non-traditional, working adult students as well as approximately 2,000 students enrolled in distance learning programs statewide. The University, with its five Academic Colleges, has more than 300 full-time faculty members and is situated in an area characterized by an extraordinary heterogeneity of people, and an extensive array of high technology industries and professional services.

Department Marketing Statement

The College of Health, Human Service and Nursing (CHHSN) is a diverse, welcoming community of learners and educators collaborating to improve the health of communities through dedicated faculty, supportive staff, and healthcare career degree programs. The mission of the College is to prepare diverse and future-ready health and allied health professionals that advance human health, health equity, and improve the wellness of communities through accessible and transformative education, clinical and applied research, and community engagement as the regional nexus for workforce development, education, and research in health and allied health professions, the CHHSN emphasizes globally relevant, equitable, innovative, and transformative solutions in healthcare across the Southern California region through strategic collaborations that ensure adaptability to an ever-evolving technology and society.

For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/chhsn/

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Dean for the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing (CHHSN), the Program Director provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight for the Toros Heal LA (THLA) initiative. The position is responsible for advancing program implementation across participating colleges, strengthening regional partnerships, expanding behavioral health workforce pathways, managing grant operations and compliance, and supporting long-term strategic development of behavioral and mental health training initiatives at CSUDH.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three-five (3-5) years of professional experience in behavioral health, higher education, workforce development, or a related field.
• One (1) year of supervisory/managerial or leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience managing academic admissions, enrollment processes, or student success initiatives.
• Experience managing grant-funded initiatives, preferably related to behavioral health or workforce development programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with community organizations, healthcare systems, school districts, or public agencies.
• Experience supporting initiatives focused on underserved or historically marginalized communities.
• Strong organizational leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, public health, education, or a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly within academic programs or student success initiatives.
• Knowledge of behavioral health workforce training models and professional licensure pathways.
• Experience developing partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, or county agencies.
• Experience with program evaluation, data analysis, and workforce tracking systems.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• 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 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.

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Advertised: Apr 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 05 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills

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