It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking 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.
About the Position:
Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Director, Social Justice Initiatives (Student Services Professional IV). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
In consultation with the Associate Director of Residential Engagement, the Assistant Director, Social Justice Initiatives coordinates and assesses programs and services that promote equity, inclusion and belonging for a community of 2,200 diverse students of various class years. The Assistant Director designs and implements initiatives that build residential communities that foster a sense of belonging, create opportunities to engage in self-discovery and critical inquiry, and serve as a hub for resources in inclusive and affirming spaces; creates engagement opportunities that empower, educate, and activate students in the areas of social justice, equity, and anti-racism. The Assistant Director, Social Justice Initiatives develops and implements a thoughtful and comprehensive process for theme communities. Develops and implements a thoughtful and comprehensive process for Residential Engagement student staff training. Develops and implements facilitation and assessment strategies for the overall student staff training process. Contributes assessment and evaluation information to the Housing and Residential Engagement and Vice President of Student Affairs annual reports. The Assistant Director, Social Justice Initiatives is expected to work independently, takes initiative, and contributes broadly to the mission, vision, and values of the Housing and Residential Engagement department. Assists the Associate Director, Residential Engagement with departmental planning efforts and operational tasks and serves as a member of the Housing and Residential Engagement full-time staff and represents the department on campus-wide committees, initiatives, etc., as needed and assigned. Along with the Associate Director and other Assistant Directors, serves in a second level on-call duty rotation, provides crisis intervention and emergency response, and make referrals as appropriate. In addition, in the absence of the Associate Director, serves as a hearing officer for incidents involving a potential breach of Housing and/or University policy. Other duties as assigned.