Assistant Director Of Center For Community Engagement (528089)

Description

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 Assistant Director of Center for Community Engagement (CCE). 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 $7,134 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,583 to $14,713 per month.

Classification

Administrator II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Assistant Director of CCE to be responsible for cultivating partnerships that further CCE’s strategic plan goals, providing strategic visioning and leadership of the systemwide CSU STEM VISTA program and serving as the Chancellor’s Office national service liaison providing guidance and expertise to campus and external stakeholders, including AmeriCorps and California Volunteers. Additionally, the assistant director will also lead the development of a co-curricular pathway model that enhances student learning and development.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director, Center for Community Engagement, the Assistant Director of CCE will perform duties as outlined below:

Overall Responsibilities Include

Provide strategic visioning and leadership of the systemwide CSU STEM VISTA program and serve as the Chancellor’s Office national service liaison with CSU campuses, AmeriCorps and external partners. In this capacity, the assistant director will serve as the principal investigator with oversight responsibilities of program development, hiring processes, grant proposals and reporting requirements to funder, evaluation of program, budget management, VISTA supervisor professional development and development of systemwide meetings/institutes.

• Conduct and or assign VISTA team to conduct campus annual site visits, as needed.
• Lead the process for recruiting campus departments to host a VISTA member; develop the request for proposals (“campus applications”); coordinate and manage a team to review proposals and select campus departments based on pre-determined criteria to be developed by the VISTA program assistant director.
• Ensure all VISTAs are meeting their performance objectives.
• Prepare and submit renewal applications to CNCS.
• Manage, on-going communication with VISTA members and campus supervisors, including, but not limited to hosting monthly VISTA conference calls and developing and facilitating webinars.
• Recruit and train CSU campus site supervisors.
• Identify, cultivate, and support partners to invest resources in the VISTA program.
• Oversee the professional development program for VISTAs and campus Supervisors throughout the year.
• Lead the processes, systems, and policies to effectively implement the VISTA program.
• Provide additional duties that support the activities of CCE, including, but not limited to increasing communication, awareness and visibility of CSU’s campus-based national service programs, CSU STEM VISTA, CSU’s co-curricular pathways program; serving as the liaison with other Chancellor’s Office departments, as well as state and national partners; and, if necessary, make decisions for CCE in the absence of the director. Additionally, in partnership with the CCE director, develop evaluations and reporting tools, including strategically connecting Chancellor’s Office data requirements and goals with CCE’s systemwide platform, CalState S4.
• Submit all necessary proposals, reports, paperwork, and data to the Corporation for National and Community Service on an annual basis at minimum, and as requested by CNCS.
• Provide guidance and advisement to Chancellor’s Office leaders and other campus-based AmeriCorps programs, as requested/needed.
• Ensure all campus departments are complying with their agreements and supporting their VISTAs.
• Strategically develop and implement a systemwide co-curricular pathways program that consists of high-impact, integrative learning experiences, scaffolded learning, and equity-based frameworks designed to help students reach their academic and professional goals. In this capacity, the assistant director will research effective models, partner with CSU faculty, academic and student affairs professionals and external partners, seek external funding, and conduct evaluation and assessment of the CSU’s pathways program.
• Lead VISTA interview and campus placement process.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Master’s Degree, with focus in education, nonprofit management, or any STEM discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience and leadership in national service programs, such as VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) or AmeriCorps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Knowledge of and experience within the field of community engagement and service learning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Dreamweaver and/or Contribute.
• Ability to align program goals to meet larger CCE and CSU visions.
• Fluency in electronic media and experience using varied social media platforms.
• Experience in program design, implementation, evaluation and expansion.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A track record of implementing successful community engagement programs or projects.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Work independently with the ability to take direction and work collaboratively.
• Well organized, excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to set deadlines and complete projects on time.
• Commitment to and experience with leading and developing equity-based frameworks and trainings.
• Understanding of college access and success issues.
• Familiarity with the culture of the California State University and its 23 campuses.
• Knowledge of the priorities and policies of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience working within academic and student affairs.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 16, 2023. 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

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. 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.

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.

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.

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.