Job No: 554788; 01/28/2026
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT REBOUND
California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.
The Position : Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Project Rebound Director develops, implements, and evaluates outreach, access and support services for formerly incarcerated students consistent with the mission of the University. The Director works closely with the campus community in the formulation of university goals and objectives intended to facilitate the transition of formerly incarcerated students to university life and provide support services designed to enhance retention and assure student success. The Director will build community among formerly incarcerated students and the wider university community to encourage a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Required Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field. A minimum of three years of experience in higher education or a related field. Must have an understanding and awareness of concerns and needs of formerly incarcerated students. Demonstrated experience in managing a cost center and budgeting and/or fiscal responsibility for a program or department. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations and facilitate an open exchange of ideas. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies and make meaningful connections at all levels of an organization. Ability to anticipate program needs, make independent decisions, exercise sound judgement, and to multitask and discern priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to: plan, organize, and direct others in the formation and implementation of programs and services; provide direction to professional and support staff; resolve conflicts and make personnel and administrative decisions; provide a high degree of professional expertise and leadership in advising and consulting with professional staff; provide professional development. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.
Desired Qualifications : Master's degree in higher education leadership, business administration, or a related field. Previous experience working with incarcerated people or formerly incarcerated students. Demonstrated experience supervising a team. Expertise and/or experience in working with a broad range of presenting problems and constituencies. Experience working with program assessment and outcome measures to assess service effectiveness and to promote quality improvement.
Compensation : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4,135- $12,288/monthly. (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $7,500 - $8,400/monthly) A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
Appointment : The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.
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 Date : Review of applications will begin on February 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates will be required to provide a presentation as part of the interview process.
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.
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Advertised: Jan 28 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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