Associate Director, Project Rebound

Responsibilities & Duties

Provides both strategic leadership and direct program implementation, particularly in early stages of program development.

Program Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Provide overall leadership for Project Rebound, including development of program goals, priorities, and strategic direction.
• Establish program infrastructure, systems, and processes necessary for long-term sustainability, including development of workflows, service models, and staffing plans.
• Design, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support student success, retention, and post-graduation outcomes.
• Identify program needs and develop innovative strategies to enhance service delivery and expand program impact.
• Ensure alignment with CSU systemwide initiatives, legislative priorities, and institutional goals.
• Lead program assessment efforts and utilize data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Personnel Management and Supervision

• Provide direct supervision to professional staff (e.g., SSP III Coordinator), student assistants, and peer mentors.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff; establish work priorities and performance expectations.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team environment.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for staff.

Program Administration and Operations

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including service delivery, student intake processes, and internal systems.
• Directly implement program services, including student intake, case management, and service coordination, particularly during early stages of program development.
• Develop and transition operational processes to support future staff roles as the program grows.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure effective program functioning.
• Manage program budget, including allocation of funds, tracking expenditures, and ensuring fiscal compliance.
• Prepare reports for institutional leadership, grants, and CSU systemwide initiatives.

Outreach, Partnerships, and External Relations

• Develop and sustain partnerships with correctional education programs, reentry organizations, community colleges, and community-based organizations.
• Personally conduct outreach, recruitment, and partnership-building activities to establish program presence and pipelines.
• Represent CSUCI and Project Rebound in community meetings, statewide initiatives, and professional networks.
• Lead outreach and recruitment strategies to expand access for justice-impacted students.
• Cultivate relationships that support student pipelines and wraparound services.

Campus Collaboration and Advocacy

• Collaborate with campus departments to ensure coordinated support services for students.
• Advocate for the needs of justice-impacted students within the university.
• Serve on campus committees and contribute to institutional efforts related to equity, access, and student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission, goals, and operations of Project Rebound and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Counseling, Communication, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Social Work, Social Justice, Criminal Justice, or related field required.

Experience: Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in student services, higher education, or a related field. Experience in prison/jail reentry work (personal experience valued). Experience in program development, administration, and assessment. Experience supervising staff and/or leading teams.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage programs that support student success and retention.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and assess program effectiveness.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound administrative decisions.
• Ability to manage budgets and advocate for student support.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships across campus and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with formerly incarcerated or justice-impacted populations.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and reentry challenges.
• Experience in higher education equity or access programs.
• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or resource development.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

$7,083 - $8,166 per month

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