Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships Engagement and Outreach

Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships Engagement and Outreach

Presidents Office

Cal Poly Pomona

The Presidents Office at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the fulltime management position of Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships Engagement and Outreach (MPP III). Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938 the university has offered a unique education steeped in experiential learning. With a variety of degree programs in the arts humanities sciences engineering and professional disciplines the university is well known for its learnbydoing philosophy. CPP has recently achieved R2 (high research activity) designation in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. CalPolyPomona is recognized as one of the most diverse regional universities in the Western United States and offers an affordable lifechanging education. Less than 30 miles east of LosAngeles the campus enjoys the excitement of a diverse metropolitan area while retaining the serenity of a foothill community. As a polytechnic university CalPoly Pomona utilizes a technologyenhanced learnbydoing approach to education through which students enjoy endless opportunities for involvement in a vibrant and diverse community.

Principles of Community

At Cal Poly Pomona the Principles of Community define how we engage collaborate and uphold our mission to foster student success and institutional excellence. We are committed to mutual respect recognizing the inherent dignity of every individual and valuing diverse perspectives. We foster growth creating opportunities for intellectual professional and personal development. We cultivate belonging ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment where all feel empowered to contribute. And we act with integrity upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior transparency and fairness in all aspects of our work. These principles guide us in building a supportive and intellectually vibrant university.

The Department

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible for all operational and strategic aspects of the University including student recruitment retention and graduation academic policies and programs; state and nonstate operating budgets; personnel policies and procedures; external outreach collaboration and fund raising etc. The Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships and Expanding Access will have oversight of Outreach Recruitment and Educational Partnerships that includes domestic student outreach campus Welcome Center Residential Intensive Summer Education (RISE) CSU Super Sunday and regional community college and high school leadership summits.

The Position

The Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships Engagement and Outreach is a leadership role responsible for developing and managing strategic initiatives to engage prospective students strengthen the student pipeline develop educational partnerships and enhance the universitys outreach efforts. This position involves working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote the universitys programs and services and to foster relationships with educational institutions and community organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Institutional Integration:

• Lead the Office of Outreach Recruitment and Educational Partnerships ensuring alignment with universitywide strategic goals and enrollment objectives.
• Collaborate with the President and campus leaders (Deans Cabinet) to establish policies and practices that enhance CPPs role as an anchor institution in the region committed to community engagement and inclusive student success.
• Build institutional capacity for expanding access and fostering an inclusive studentcentered experience for students from all backgrounds and firstgeneration student populations.
• Develop and implement universitywide strategies for datainformed decisionmaking identifying trends and opportunities to enhance all enrollment student retention and graduation outcomes.
• Provide strategic counsel and represent the universitys outreach recruitment and partnership priorities in executivelevel decisionmaking.
• Collaborate with the President and campus leaders (Deans Cabinet) to identify and pursue external funding opportunities for CPP student support initiatives.

Outreach Communication and External Engagement:

• Serve as a liaison for the President to all communities building trusting collaborative relationships through outreach and engagement activities that invite community members to campus and extend campus services and information to them.
• Direct outreach recruitment and communication strategies ensuring innovative and inclusive approaches that reflect the universitys mission and values.
• Lead the visitor services program and communityfacing events including public programs marketing and campus tours to align with CPPs enrollment and engagement goals.
• Design and implement campuswide initiatives and campaigns that connect prospective students and community members to CPPs mission and values.
• Collaborate with Strategic Communications and Enrollment Management & Services to develop cohesive messaging that enhances the universitys visibility and appeal to diverse audiences.

Programmatic and Operational Oversight

• Strengthen relationships with K12 schools community colleges and other community organizations to inform student enrollment pipeline strategies and support campus program development.
• Identify promote and advance creative and innovative outreach programs for students from all backgrounds and firstgeneration student populations.
• Steward relationships and foster collaborations within and across divisions and feeder schools to increase the Universitys reach in applicants improve student yield and enhance retention and graduation rates.
• Direct the design and implementation of signature outreach and engagement programs that align with CPPs commitment to student success and community impact.
• Lead and direct crossfunctional teams to deliver highimpact initiatives leveraging technology and innovative processes to achieve enrollment and engagement objectives.
• Assess program effectiveness through the development and analysis of key performance indicators driving continuous improvement in outreach recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Provide executive leadership for CPPs Anchor Institution strategy coordinating efforts to maximize the universitys community impact and institutional reputation.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Driver License Valid and in State
• Five to eight years of management experience including experience with administrative governance budget administration personnel policies and processes.
• Experience resolving conflicts problem solving change management encouraging partnerships and collaboration.
• Successful experience in a public fouryear institution of higher education or successful upper management level experience in a complex working environment.
• Experience working effectively to create promote and build campusbased student success partnerships.
• Significant experience in building maintaining K12 community college and communitybased organization partnerships aimed at expanding educational access and opportunities. Extensive experience in enrollment and outreach programming that improves student access retention persistence and graduation rates.
• Demonstrated experience with effective outreach programs for all students that promotes and ensures that every student has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
• Experience with fostering strategic approaches that reduce institutional barriers that can hinder student progress and achievement.
• Experience analyzing data and identifying trends and other significant data reporting. Experience working effectively with a wide range of audiences such as faculty deans students leadership staff alumni community groups donors and elected officials.
• Knowledge of higher education or industry current issues best practices and the ability to grasp and interpret implications within a complex organization.
• Knowledge of best practices in providing outreach to students from all backgrounds and firstgeneration student populations.
• A commitment to promoting and contributing to an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment and to the Cal Poly Pomona Principles of Community.
• Ability to articulate vision mission and values of the University both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate open discussions collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies and write clear and concise reports.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Prior relevant work experience in higher education preferably in Academic Affairs or Student Affairs.
• Expertise in federal state and local policies and initiatives relevant to the role of a Presidential Associate for Community Partnerships Engagement and Outreach.
• Prior experience developing and maintaining partnerships with California K12 schools and community colleges.

Applications

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by April 16 2025. To apply a candidate should submit 1 a letter of intent addressing how the candidates experiences match the position requirements 2 a current CV/resume and 3 contact information for three professional references including email addresses and a brief note of the candidates working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate and at a later stage in the search.

Employment Requirements

The salary for this position will be $200000$225000/annually. Information about benefits is available at: of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twentythree public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU OutofState Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside California. For more information go to the CSU OutofState Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the CSU Background Check Policy.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go to the Acceptable I9 website.

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using apersonal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to the CSUs Conflict of Interest Policy.

Outside Employment Disclosure

Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July within 30 days of accepting outside employment and upon their managers request. For more information go to the Outside Employment Disclosure Policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at the Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex gender identity/gender expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy age disability genetic information medical condition and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Other Notices

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