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:
Project Rebound supports the higher education and successful reintegration of the formerly incarcerated. We believe a successful university education leads to enhanced self-efficacy, civic engagement, and social and global awareness. It also enlarges the moral imagination and instills skills and habits that assist people in securing gainful employment and living meaningful, responsible lives. By making higher education more accessible and supporting formerly incarcerated students to excel in a course of study, Project Rebound constructs an alternative to the revolving door policy of mass incarceration. Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) Project Rebound is one of the campus programs within the CSU Project Rebound Consortium. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director, Project Rebound Program (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.
The Director for Project Rebound oversees the entire program for the Project Rebound initiative at Cal State Fullerton. The successful candidate will have experience successfully navigating a University campus that enables them to effectively mentor formerly incarcerated students and build community among formerly incarcerated students and the wider University community. The Project Rebound Director acts as a liaison and will develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrators in various departments on campus (e.g., Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Academic and Student Affairs), local community colleges, and key stakeholders and partners in the external community (e.g., reentry organizations, probation, parole, corrections, juvenile detention facilities, etc.) that promote the success of Project Rebound. The Director will conduct workshops for prospective students in correctional facilities and community organizations assisting prospective students in understanding the process of applying to and succeeding in higher education. Other duties as assigned.