Pathway Programs

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; non-exempt position. This position is eligible for benefits. This is a temporary appointment expiring on or before September 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon the availability of funds.

Essential Functions: Under the leadership of the Executive Director of Pathway Programs at Cal State LA, the Program Manager will oversee, plan, and organize the development of pipeline/pathway program activities which include making classroom and community presentations in the local K-12 schools and community colleges and acting as a liaison in attending monthly events and leading activities like leadership visits, workshops and campus tours for K-12 students and their families/stakeholders who influence the college goals of Cal State LA incoming and continuing students. Responsibilities for this position also include developing comprehensive academic and personal action plans with project participants to support their academic adjustment, decision-making, academic achievement, and persistence in higher education as well as collecting and maintaining student data. The Manager will work in collaboration with faculty, the assistant director, contractors, and student staff in a team-centered environment in person to complete program initiatives. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

• Develop time management plans for pathway programming with first-time freshmen, transfer students, and new students to Cal State LA including the organization and implementation of program activities.
• Manage and assist with overseeing the accurate completion of administrative duties such as initiating paperwork essential to the daily operations of the program (i.e., ordering supplies, maintaining supplies, submitting parking requests, initiating, and tracking student worker hiring process, reserving space for events.)
• Serve as an advocate/guide for the program and the program participants. Train and provide work direction to student assistants, create work schedules, staff events, and other duties as assigned.
• Planned, organized, and conducted workshops, classroom presentations, and special events as directed.
• Deliver oral presentations for students, faculty, staff, and community groups.
• Prepare and maintain reports, databases, and file logs and lists using computer software programs.

Requirements: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, higher education, or a job-related field. Equivalent to two years of professional program management/coordination of educational/academic programs; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A bachelor's degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge: Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, higher education, or a job-related field. Previous experience conducting pathway/pipeline initiatives in a higher education setting; bilingual Spanish fluency a plus; and demonstrated positive disposition, professionalism, student-centered philosophy, and teamwork.

Review of applications will begin May 10, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the recruitment may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.