Job Title

Director, International and Professional Education Programs

Classification

Administrator II

Auto Req. ID

557188

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,053 - $16,221 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,500 - $8,850 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.                                          

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Cal State Fullerton’s (CSUF) University Extension within the Division of Academic Affairs collaborates with university departments and colleges on unique programs for students from the community and around the world. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our University Extension Program Administration team as the Director, International and Professional Education Programs (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of University Extension, the Director of International and Professional Education Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and administration of a broad portfolio of self-supporting domestic and international programs. In this role, the Director will build strong external relationships, both globally and locally, to serve the training and development needs of international groups and regional corporate and community partners. The Director will serve as the University Extension subject-matter authority for international and professional education program strategy, expanding internal partnerships at CSUF in support of student experience, program development, enrollment management, and program administration. The Director will cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with public and private sector employers that lead to an informed understanding of educational and training needs in our region and translate those needs into sustainable, revenue-generating academic programs.

Internationally, the Director will lead and support efforts to engage current global partners and independently identify, negotiate, and develop new international partnerships and business opportunities. Responsibilities of this position include setting strategic priorities for outreach and relationship management with domestic and international partners, identifying and developing relevant training programs, and providing leadership for business development and relationship management. In addition to having responsibility for the recruitment and management of incoming international groups, the Director will serve in a leadership role for International Extension programs including the CSUF University Semester Abroad Program (USA), which welcomes international students for global education experiences at CSUF.

The Director has full accountability for the financial, enrollment, and operational performance of the unit, including development and oversight of multi-program budgets, revenue forecasting, financial risk management, and long-term sustainability. Exercise independent judgment in making recommendations that influence University Extension strategy, resource allocation, and program investment decisions and will develop and implement new programs with significant campus-wide and external impact. In this role, the Director will lead and reinforce a positive and collaborative environment with a focus on student experience, operational efficiency, fiscal sustainability, and partner relations, while representing University Extension in high-level internal and external forums. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least five years of successful experience in the development and management of higher education programs in a self-support environment required. Strong operational background in serving international and domestic learners. Demonstrated successful experience in financial/budget analysis and management. Must have a substantial understanding of financial management in a self-support environment. Excellent critical thinking skills including problem solving, decision making and conceptualizing. Demonstrated successful experience in project management. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, change and adapt appropriately to a broad range of situations. Skilled in building alliances, partnering, and working as a positive, motivating force for collaboration and achievement within an organization. Demonstrated success in leading teams and in the management and supervision of people.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Supervisory experience and bilingual preferred. Demonstrated success in domestic and international business development is strongly preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of CSUF infrastructure, policies, and procedures desirable. PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and SharePoint experience strongly preferred.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Regular attendance is an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Frequent interruptions; open, shared workspace.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.