CSU Careers CSU
Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,869 to $9,167 mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the
university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a
selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited
to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the
selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU
systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Priority Screening Date: September 30, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Employment with the California State University System
ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in
California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the
nation's largest four-year public university system, California State
University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay
is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our
staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success
and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong
emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal
is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university's Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through
recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and
administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of
beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to
Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in
the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with
colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and
Stanford University.
As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits,
including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and
competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San
Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students
are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Center for
Experiential Learning and Innovation, the Director of Career Education serves
as a strategic leader who advances initiatives to advance career readiness,
student career development, internship preparation, and integrated career
education initiatives. The Director of Career Education leads career education
programming, embedded career success outcomes, career-related instructional
design initiatives, and the development of accessible, online career resources
that enable students to explore careers, build skills, and take action.
The position leads a team of career educators, career coaching professionals,
and peer advisors, and collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and
campus partners to integrate career readiness into the student experience. The
position provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and
improvement of EAB/Navigate career strategy, including career-related
workflows, student engagement campaigns, and an annual campaign calendar that
aligns timely outreach, appointment, and events with key student milestones.
The Director develops scalable and innovative approaches to career education
that support student engagement, persistence, and successful transition to
internships, employment, graduate education, and lifelong career development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Leadership & Supervision
Lead, supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate the performance of a team
of career educators, career coaching staff, and related personnel. Provide
strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and improvement of
EAB/Navigate career strategy, including career-related workflows, student
engagement campaigns, and an annual campaign calendar that aligns timely
outreach, appointment, and events with key student milestones.
Establish team priorities, performance expectations, accountability
measures, and professional development plans.
Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness in career coaching,
workshops, classroom engagement, and student support services.
Facilitate ongoing staff training, collaboration, and alignment with
institutional career readiness goals and student success priorities.
Develop and implement assessment practices, operational procedures, and
service standards to support continuous improvement.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
Utilize data, assessment findings, and student feedback to guide strategic
planning and program enhancements.
Contribute to departmental planning and strategic initiatives.
2. Career Success Outcomes & Instructional Design Leadership
Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and assessment of
embedded career success outcomes across campus.
Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to
integrate career readiness competencies into curriculum and co-curricular
experiences. Develop scalable instructional strategies, assignments,
toolkits, online resources, and learning modules that support career
readiness and workforce preparation.
Design and facilitate career education, workshops, presentations, and
instructional content aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
Support the implementation of innovative and inclusive career education
practices using technology and evidence-based instructional design.
Evaluate and refine instructional materials and student learning outcomes
using assessment data and best practices.
Stay informed on emerging trends in career development, workforce
preparation, student engagement, and experiential learning.
3. Peer Advisor Training & Supervision
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student peer advisors, career
ambassadors, or related student staff.
Develop peer advisor training materials, department-specific onboarding
processes, and professional development opportunities.
Provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality peer-to-peer
student engagement and service delivery.
Assess peer advisor effectiveness and contribute to leadership development
opportunities for student employees.
4. Career Education & Student Support
Support the facilitation of workshops, presentations, classroom sessions,
and career programming for students and campus partners.
Support career coaching and guidance to students on career exploration,
internships, job search strategies, graduate school preparation, and
career readiness.
Support initiatives that advance equitable access to career development
opportunities for diverse student populations.
Collaborate with employers, alumni, faculty, and community partners to
strengthen career development programming and experiential learning
opportunities.
Other Functions:
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of career development theory, student learning and development,
employer relations, and career readiness frameworks.
Preparing students to apply for and success in internship
General knowledge about employer relations and hiring practices; industry
and labor-market trends, how employers evaluate candidates; and how to
communicate with employers
Skilled in:
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to
manage multiple
priorities; working effectively as part of cross-functional teams;
EAB Navigate or other student success analytics systems
Using on-line career development platforms and developing relevant
programming for staff and faculty
Ability to:
Ability to design and deliver engaging educational programming and
instructional content; ability to build partnerships and work effectively
with faculty, staff, employers, and students; ability to lead and motivate
teams in a collaborative and evolving environment. Ability to effectively
supervise and manage staff performance; Ability to analyze data and
implement evidence-based improvements; commitment to fostering an
inclusive and equitable environment that supports diverse student
populations; ability to work effectively in a multicultural and
multilingual environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, higher
education, human resources, or a relevant field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in career education,
career coaching, higher education student development, or related areas.
One (1) to three (3) years of staff supervision, team leadership, or
program management experience.
Experience teaching or facilitating career development courses, workshops,
presentations, or curriculum-based instruction.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with faculty, academic departments,
and campus partners.
Experience designing or implementing career-related learning outcomes,
instructional content, or student success initiatives.
Knowledge of the student career development lifecycle, including career
exploration, experiential learning, career readiness, internship
preparation, and transition to employment or graduate education.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal
skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs,
education, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Experience leading career education initiatives in a college or university
setting.
Familiarity with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
career readiness competencies and best practices in career education.
Experience cultivating employer partnerships and developing internship
opportunities that support student career development.
Knowledge of employer engagement strategies, workforce trends, and
internship program development.
Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, online
learning tools, or other educational technologies.
Experience using assessment, program evaluation, data analysis, and
reporting tools to support continuous improvement.
Experience supervising professional staff and student employees in a
collaborative environment.Working Knowledge with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU
Common Management System or equivalent student information system;
Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring
programs.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION DESIGNATIONS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of
a background check (including a criminal records check).
The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus
Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment,
sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic
violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO
1097 as a condition of employment.
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 has been designated as a sensitive position with access to
and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1
confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is
protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information
Security Data Classification Standards.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The
position is required to participate in training at the direction of the
Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable
crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the
California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher
Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-
wide policy, Code EO 1107.
This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements
outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and
Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive
student issues.
Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of
California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the
University's liability coverage.
May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires
working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require
travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest
priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be
expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which
includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice
of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life
insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For
further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary. The
University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable
housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several
factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program
guidelines. For more information, visit:
https: // csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To receive full consideration, applicants must complete and submit the
required online application by the priority screening date listed on the
Careers at CSUMB website. Applications received after this date may be
reviewed at the University's discretion. All submitted materials become the
property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with
disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831)
582-3389 or emailing [email protected]
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States
and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and
campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of
availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security
and fire safety reports at https: // csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-
availability/.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a
broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate
diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on
respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider
qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical
condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
