Working Title:  Program Director, Male Success Alliance

Department Name: Male Success Alliance

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator I

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $6,200 - $9,300 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $6,700 – $7,700 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin October 14, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who

apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Male Success Alliance (MSA) mission is to improve access, retention and graduation rates of young men of color at CSUDH. MSA offers academic support, personal and professional development and mentoring. Through creating a culture of brotherhood, integrity and perseverance MSA positively impacts the lives of the young men. Although MSA is focused on increasing success of Young Men of Color, we welcome and support all students. MSA is open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national origin, and also sex.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Interim Assistant Dean of Students, The Program Director of the Male Success Alliance (MSA) provides visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and culturally affirming programming to improve educational equity and eliminate opportunity gaps for self-identified men of color. The Program Director is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive success initiative that promotes belonging, identity development, academic achievement, a sense of brotherhood and post-graduate readiness for historically underrepresented men.

This position plays a critical role in advancing CSUDH’s strategic equity goals and student success Initiatives by developing responsive and data-informed approaches to student persistence, retention, and completion. The Program Director will maintain and establish new relationships with regional and national partners, conducting assessment and research projects, and providing holistic student development programs and services for the MSA student organization. The Program Director supervises professional and student staff, manages programming and operations, engages in strategic planning, and cultivates meaningful campus and community partnerships that uplift men of color and enhance campus climate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and assess high-impact programs focused on academic success, cultural identity, leadership development, and personal growth for men of color.
• Manage and design program and services content for web page and social media outlets.
• Lead planning of MSA events, mentoring programs, peer cohorts, workshops, and retreats.
• Facilitate a culture of belonging and brotherhood through intentional community-building strategies.
• Develop and integrate culturally responsive pedagogies and practices rooted in equity and anti-racism frameworks.
• Align all program efforts with student equity data, GI 2025 benchmarks, and divisional goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in equity-based programs.
• 1 year of supervisory/managerial experience required including leadership, supervision, and program coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic, social, and emotional problems confronting students, especially young men, from diverse backgrounds.
• Interpersonal communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying ages and cultural backgrounds and effectively resolve disagreements and conflicts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to garner the support of key stakeholders and lead an effective team. Experience designing and carrying out assessment and research projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with and executing grant funded program objectives.
• Experience writing progress, summary and end of grant period reports that meet funding requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, public administration, or related discipline.
• Experience with grant writing and administration.
• Knowledge of restorative practices, critical race theory, and men of color student success frameworks (e.g., Yosso’s Cultural Wealth Model, Harper’s Anti-Deficit Framework).
• Familiarity with CSU systems, GI 2025, and first-gen support models.
• Demonstrated experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, and other men of color in higher education.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                                     

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• 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.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.