Director, California Academic Partnership Programs

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director, California Academic Partnership Program (CAPP). The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $156,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator III

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Director, CAPP to serve the objectives of the California Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) which includes developing cooperative intersegmental efforts to improve the academic quality of public secondary schools and the academic preparation of all students for success in college. CAPP focuses its efforts on high need areas including high schools and middle schools in low-income areas, geographically isolated schools, and student groups who are underrepresented in college. CAPP is administered by the CSU Office of the Chancellor, in cooperation with the University of California, the California Community Colleges, and the California Superintendent of Public Instruction. These cooperating organizations are represented on a statutorily required Advisory Committee.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Educator and Leadership Programs, the Director, CAPP will perform duties as outlined below:

1. Provide leadership to CAPP's intersegmental Advisory Committee (appointed by the heads of the California's educational segments)

-Steward the work of the Advisory Committee and keep them informed and participating in CAPP efforts and initiatives.

-Provide advice, research support, and staff the Advisory Committee, including its task forces that may be created to address specific needs on an ad-hoc basis.

-Recommend priorities for grant programs.

-Evaluate the impact of funded projects.

-Terminate funding for unsuccessful and completed projects.

-Ensure CAPP operates in compliance with Bagley-Keene Open Meeting and Brown Act.

2. Develop grant opportunities consistent with CAPP statutory provisions that are aligned with State education policy, that are intersegmental in nature and have impact across education segments, that leverage and build on former and current CAPP projects for maximum impact.

3. Oversee the design and implementation of program evaluations to identify successful strategies and programs and provide valuable information about the impact of programs and policies. Provide oversight to award and manage evaluation contracts.

4. Oversee program and fiscal management of grant programs and the grants (and associated contracts) allocated under such programs, including convening project staff for workshops to assess progress, share learning, and plan activities.

-Provide fiscal oversight of grant activity.

5. Provide direction to staff and part-time consultants including CAPP liaisons and facilitators that directly support grantees in meeting their project objectives.

-Provide leadership and planning strategic priorities for CAPP.

-Recruit and support CAPP project facilitators.

-Supervise CAPP staff and part-time consultants.

6. Disseminate research findings from CAPP projects to policy makers, educators, and community groups to promote student achievement in public high schools. Develop and implement communications strategy and materials to better inform educators, collaborative partners and policymakers of CAPP' s work.

-Expand efforts to disseminate findings and learnings from CAPP projects through webinars, conference presentations, policy briefs, the CAPP website, and other means.

7. In addition to the above, the Director will carry out other assignments at the request of Academic and Student Affairs and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educator and Leadership Programs.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Policy or a related field from an accredited university.

-Three or more years of experience teaching in PK-12 and/or Postsecondary/Higher Education settings.

-Three or more years of administrative experience in higher education, state or county educational institution, and/or non-profit at the level of Department Chair or equivalent, or higher.

-Specialized knowledge and experience with intersegmental partnerships in public education.

-Administration of grant programs.

-Demonstrated experience of successful activities to foster diversity, equity, and inclusive environments in PK-16/higher education settings.

-Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with state agencies, county offices of education, school districts, university faculty, and/or other educational agencies.

-Experience in managing department or program budgets.

-Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently handle a number of tasks.

-Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to facilitate an effective and supportive working environment for staff, consultants and facilitators.

Preferred Qualifications

-Doctoral degree and/or a PK-12 administrative credential preferred.

-A record of teaching and scholarship in post-secondary/higher education.

-Familiarity with California laws, regulations, and functioning of public post-secondary education.

-Familiarity with projects and grants funded by organizations and foundations.

-Knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following: public secondary schools, program design, implementation and evaluation, policy development, curriculum development, and/or leading professional learning.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by July 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

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.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

Advertised: Jul 07 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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• California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

• (562) 951-4070

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