Job No: 536553; 3/6/2024

DIRECTOR OF FACULTY SUCCESS

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, the incumbent contributes to the planning and implementation of professional development activities, including leadership, management skills, mentoring, inclusive excellence, and events that mark milestones in faculty careers. The incumbent uses an equity lens to provide dynamic training and support to faculty, chairs, and deans/deans’ assistants in the areas of faculty success, including but not limited to faculty recruitment, promotion, and other matters related to the success and retention of quality tenure/tenure-track and lecturer faculty. The incumbent will work with the analyst to manage electronic RTP process (e.g., Interfolio) with an emphasis on faculty, review committee, and dean trainings, trouble-shooting, and responding to inquiries for support. The incumbent also works closely with the analyst to obtain information about faculty for strategic planning to improve retention; works collaboratively with the AVP for Faculty Affairs, Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, Research, Center for Effective Teaching and Learning and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to develop and support initiatives aimed at assisting diverse faculty at all career phases to work and thrive at Cal State LA; and uses a command of academic personnel policies and procedures to provide consistent information and support to academic personnel.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Terminal degree in field or discipline and a record of teaching, research, scholarship, and/or creative activities that supports appointment as a tenured professor in one of the University’s academic departments. The incumbent must have experience as a department/division chair, school director, administrator, or equivalent role that involved the selection, assignment of faculty workload, faculty support and evaluation; experience planning, delivering, and evaluating training programs and workshops with an equity-minded focus; demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a collective bargaining and/or shared-governance environment. The incumbent must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including good listening and perspective-taking skills; strong analytical and organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate good working relationships with faculty, staff, and all levels of campus administration. The incumbent must have the ability to plan and execute multiple large-scale projects; use data to support planning and decision-making; work independently and sound judgment in seeking guidance and approval. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest 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.

California State University, Los Angeles, 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.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in the use of software such as, Interfolio, for retention, promotion, and tenure file evaluation. Familiarity with policies and procedures related to accessibility of instructional materials and a strong desire for ongoing professional development.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4,812 - $15,449/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator II 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 March 20, 2024 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. As part of the interview process, finalists will be asked to complete a job talk.

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.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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