Director, Bronco Leadership Center

at  California State University

Job no: 543677
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Pomona
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP II)
Anticipated Hiring Amount: $110,250 - $133,403 annually (commensurate with experience)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified
Benefits Include: (15) Paid Holidays, (24) Vacation Days, Comprehensive Benefits Package
Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Priority Consideration Date: October 30, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree - preferably in student affairs, higher education administration, college student personnel, social work, counseling, or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in leadership and engagement management, multicultural student affairs or other comparable collegiate or community-based setting.
• An understanding and deep commitment to social justice, demonstrated cultural competence with strong belief in the value of diversity, anti-racism, and student-readiness in enriching the learning experience and the quality of life on campus.
• Compassionate, accessible, transparent, ethical leader with excellent communication skills to clearly articulate vision, direction and purpose and earn the respect and confidence of the faculty, staff, students, and family members/supporters.
• A strong systems thinker with the ability to assist the department in a pro-active approach to upcoming trends, issues, and needs.
• Ability to effectively manage daily activities and operations while always being cognizant of the larger issues impacting higher education on a regional, state, and national level.
• A proven record of implementing change, establishing a vision and direction for the department, motivating staff and students to embrace change, and successfully creating new programs and initiatives to enhance the quality of campus life for all students.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent management skills; the ability to manage feedback with constructive action and build a solid framework to effectively develop and manage a complex, student ready units.
• Understanding and appreciation of how academic affairs and student affairs intersect to provide a holistic experience for students.
• Strong community builder and collaborator, capable of building bridges to departments, faculty, staff, students, and the larger community.
• Skilled in the collection of data and ability to analyze and make educated decisions.
• Committed to continuing a student-centered approach to learning and engagement throughout the department’s programs and services.
• Credible, engaging, supportive, empathetic, and approachable supervisor with knowledge of the responsibilities of each staff member’s position, respect for their work and contributions, and adept at advocating for staff and students, their programs, and needs.
• Commitment to using best practices, technology, and innovation to continually provide students with cutting-edge programs and services.
• Strong supervisory experience with a proven ability to engage in identity specific supervision, mediate conflicts, and make tough decisions when necessary.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate degree, preferably in student affairs, higher education administration, college student personnel, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Clifton Strength’s coach certification
• Experience managing staff and skilled professionals in a university environment.
• Experience in a larger, complex and diverse public higher education institution

Department Administration and Leadership

• Direct the vision, goal setting, and strategic planning of the office; Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community to strengthen the scope and reach of the center
• Manage day to day operations of the following areas and initiatives: PolyStrengths, Bronco Leadership Lab, Clubs and Organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Engagement and Leadership Programming, Job Location and Development, and Event Planning through the supervision of staff, facilities management, budget administration, report preparation
• Design and implement culturally relevant programs, trainings, initiatives, and events that support transformative leadership experiences for CPP students
• Oversee student club/org compliance of policies and procedures
• Create and update annually the Club and Organization Guidebook and mandatory training platform
• Oversee the BLC club and organization “Report and Issue” website
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders across divisions, promoting trust, collaboration, and shared accountability.
• Regularly communicate updates, and challenges of student clubs/orgs and trends to campus stakeholders, keeping them informed and engaged.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.

Cluster, Cross-Divisional, and Campus-Wide Partnerships

• Foster cluster, cross-divisional, and campus-wide partnerships to enhance student engagement and leadership experiences, across the student lifecycle.
• Ensure all BLC areas and initiatives provide culturally relevant academic, personal, and career related services.
• Provide oversight in the development, administration, assessment, and evaluation of a comprehensive array of short and long-term programs, initiatives, and services in accordance with divisional and the university’s strategic priorities.

First Amendment, Time, Place and Manner and Student Expression Oversight

• Serve as the Designated University Law Enforcement Liaison between the University law enforcement and students exercising rights guaranteed by the First Amendment
• Serve as a member of the University Response Team for matters related to implementation and enforcement of Time, Place, and Manner Policy and Addendum
• Ensure compliance of TPM Policy and monitor student speech and expression activities on campus
• Manage access to and use of University Property as set forth in the CPP Campus Addendum •Develop and deliver training sessions or workshops to educate the division and campus community on Time, Place, and Manner policy and Freedom of Speech

Other Duties as Assigned

• Stay abreast of current literature, ongoing trends, demographic changes, laws and policies that impact staff and faculty.
• Continually assess student needs and interests, as well as remain current with best practices, student engagement, leadership development models in the field of student affairs as it relates to identity development, student behavior; utilize relevant data, scholarship, and student development theories/models in planning and developing programs and services designed to actively foster student learning and promote students’ holistic success.
• Capacity to research and identify current issues in higher education both locally and nationally; awareness and insight into emerging issues (first amendment, freedom of speech, student development, etc..)
• Ensure staff have a professional development plan that incorporates and encourages best practices
• Participate in local, regional and national research and conduct presentations pertinent to job functionality
• Attends conferences and professional institutes to stay relevant and build a professional network that enhances the potential for innovation at CPP
• Serve on divisional and campus-wide committees representing the office and division; advocate for the center; respond to the needs of the campus community as needed in times of crisis
• Complete relevant additional duties as assigned.