Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success

Job Title

Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success

Classification

Administrator III

Auto Req. ID

555810

Salary Range

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

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $15,900 - $19,000 per month)

Work Schedule

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

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek 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.

Department

The purpose of the Vice President of Student Affairs Office 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 and exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Success (Administrator III). 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 (VPSASEM), the Associate Vice President (AVP) serves as a member of the VPSASEM Management Team and the Student Affairs Leadership Team. The AVP provides strategic leadership across multiple student support units, overseeing directors in program development, budget and personnel management, and policy implementation.

The AVP represents CSUF and the VPSASEM in university, community, and government settings; advances the university’s federal institutional designations; and leads fundraising and grant-seeking efforts, including scholarships. The role also promotes an inclusive campus climate that supports the academic and personal success of all students.

In collaboration with senior university leaders-including Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, University Advancement, Information Technology, and Human Resources, the AVP develops and implements division-wide initiatives that enrich student life. The AVP also manages student issues and complaints, serves in the Vice President’s place when needed, and performs 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

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, higher education administration, student personnel, or a closely related field. Seven to ten years of higher education experience including both supervisory and budgetary responsibilities.

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 from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as counseling, psychology or higher education administration. Experience working with and advocating for a wide range of student populations at the higher education level. Demonstrated management/administrative skills (for policy, budget, supervisory, and program development and evaluation responsibilities). Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain interpersonal professional relationships and excellent analytical and written communication and presentation skills. Extensive knowledge of higher education, student affairs philosophy, best practices, and the policies and procedures of a higher education institution. Knowledge of emerging trends and needs in the student population.

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 limited 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.

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.

Advertised: Mar 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

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