Campus:
San Marcos

Job ID: 527842

Job Title:
Director, ACE Scholars Services, Student Academic Support Services

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
May 9, 2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Description:

Job Overview

ACE Scholars Services (ACE) is a comprehensive program that supports former foster youth in their efforts to attend the university and successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. This innovative program is a collaborative effort of campus and community groups and is made possible through the support of individuals, foundations, corporations, and the university. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Academic Support Services (SASS), the Director plans, coordinates, and evaluates all phases of the ACE program, including the supervision of professional and student staff, targeted outreach to current and former foster youth, and oversight of the program’s application review and admission process. Oversees the tracking and progress of students through intensive and extensive counseling, advising, and referrals to campus and community-based support services. The Director monitors and manages the program budget in conjunction with CSUSM Corporation and state funding designees. The Director coordinates with University Advancement to cultivate and steward donors, raise, and report on funds, and develop grant proposals for program development that supports the success of former foster youth.

Position Summary

Director, ACE Scholars Services (Administrator II)

This is a full time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal.

MPP Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 - $8,000 per month

MPP CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,583 - $14,713 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on June 20, 2023.

Application requires answers to supplemental questions.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu. Hearing & speech impaired call our TDD at (760) 750-3238.

Supplemental Information

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 days.