About the role:  

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Success and Engagement, the Director of the Office of Belonging and Inclusion (OBI) serves as the lead administrator for OBI and the Men’s Success Initiative. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape institution-wide efforts that strengthen belonging, identity development, and student engagement - particularly for students identified by the CSU as underrepresented. 

The Director will champion culturally responsive programming, advance equity-minded strategies, and collaborate across academic and student affairs to support recruitment, matriculation, persistence, and graduation. This role is ideal for a student affairs leader who brings both strategic vision and operational excellence - and who is passionate about enhancing the student experience for historically underserved communities. 

How you will spend your time: 

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Office of Belonging and Inclusion and the Men’s Success Initiative 

• Develop and implement programs, services, and training that promote belonging, inclusion, identity development, and student success 

• Design and assess culturally responsive initiatives that support engagement, retention, and degree completion 

• Supervise staff, manage departmental operations, and foster a collaborative, student-centered team culture 

• Lead budget planning and oversight, including short- and long-range financial planning and expenditure reporting 

• Partner with units across Student Affairs, academic departments, the Dean of Students, and community organizations to assess needs and tailor programs and trainings 

• Represent the Division of Student Affairs on campus-wide committees and working groups 

• Plan and oversee large-scale programs and events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments 

• Use assessment frameworks and data-informed practices to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement 

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

• Minimum of three years of progressive responsibility in higher education, preferably including experience directing a college or university department or program serving diverse student populations 

• Strong knowledge of student development theory, student affairs practice, and best practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and student success 

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and assessing educational programs and initiatives 

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff 

• Strong project management, organizational, and budget oversight skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and training facilitation 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across divisions and build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders 

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment 

• Proficiency with standard office technology and software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) 

• Valid California Driver’s License 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Sociology, Education, Ethnic Studies, or a closely related field 

• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale special events 

• Familiarity with assessment models, student learning outcomes, and CAS Standards for Multicultural Student Programs 

Why a career with CSU is for You: 

The CSU system 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: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf 

• Immerse yourself: Being on campus allows you to enjoy renowned sporting events, artist events, world-renowned speakers. Stroll through trails, museums, and enjoy all campus has to offer. 

• Tuition waiver: up to 2 courses, or 6 units, per semester for employee, spouse, registered domestic partner or eligible dependent child for any of the 23 campuses.  

• Mission driven culture: Transforming the lives of a diverse student body, including first-generation students and under-represented communities. 

• Jury duty: The CSU will continue an employee’s salary while they are on jury duty, regardless of length of jury service. 

• CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ 

• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan) 

• Employees in this classification are entitled to two vacation days (16 hours) per month. 

• A healthier you. Access to athletic and gym facilities on campus  

• Transportation support. Pre-tax commuter benefits 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:  

The California State University 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 CSU 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).