Full Time Position: Cal Poly Pomona Associate Director Student Support and Equity Programs
College Department: Student Support and Equity Programs
Full time management
Recruitment Closing Date: October 27, 2014
website: http://www.csupomona.edu/~jobs/dated/employ2014/50790.html
Student Support and Equity Programs (SSEP), an
organizational unit of the Division of Student Affairs, strives for
excellence through a student-centered philosophy. SSEP aims to make a
positive difference in the lives of students through high quality
programs and services that promote educational opportunity and support
student learning and success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Director participates fully in the
overall leadership and management of Student Support and Equity
Programs (SSEP); provides advice and assistance to the Executive
Director in such areas as strategic planning, budgeting, policy
formulation and analysis, grant writing, employee relations and
organizational development; seeks out and secures external funding;
prepares ad hoc and annual reports, handles special projects and serves
as administrator-in-charge in the Executive Director’s absence; and
collaborates with the information technology staff of the Division of
Student Affairs along with the department of Information Technology
(IT) to secure and access various reports. The incumbent manages a
team of professionals in planning, implementing, and evaluating
admission, outreach, and enrollment; supervises lead staff and the work
of the Admission and Outreach Team in the enhancement and development
of the admission and outreach practices and procedures; collaborates
with the staff to collect and manage data, student records, and use new
technologies to access information and improve admission and outreach;
serves as a consultant to the broader campus community on issues
related to educational equity, diversity, and student retention and
success; and assists staff in formulating individual performance goals
and/or work plans. The incumbent meets regularly with direct report
to assess their progress; provides training and professional
development opportunities to promote collegiality, teamwork, and
skilled and ethical performance; empowers staff to make independent
decisions at appropriate operational level; completes performance
evaluations; collaborates with the Coordinator, Admission and Outreach
regarding admissions, financial aid, and enrollment services; and
interviews prospective students and assists in assessing their
abilities, readiness for college, and prospect for a successful
experience at Cal Poly Pomona. The incumbent manages a team of
professionals in planning, implementing, and evaluating tutorial
services; supervises staff and the work of EOP Tutorial Services
regarding tutoring, scheduling, hiring, and training of tutors; makes
recommendations to the Executive Director; and collaborates with the
Tutorial Services Specialist regarding tutorial services. The
incumbent manages a team of professionals in planning, implementing,
and evaluating transitional programs and assessment; supervises staff
and the work of EOP Summer Bridge and Transfer Bridge regarding
scheduling, hiring, and training of all bridge staff; and collaborates
with the Coordinator of Transitional Programs and Assessment. The
incumbent manages a team of professionals in planning, implementing,
and evaluating the Renaissance Scholars Program; and collaborates with
the Coordinator of Renaissance Scholars and staff regarding admissions
and support services available to the current and prospective students
of the program by assessing their abilities, readiness for college, and
prospect for a successful experience at Cal Poly Pomona. In
collaboration with the SSEP Lead staff, the incumbent oversees and
manages the EOP Grant; works with staff in the Office of Financial Aid
to ensure the appropriate allocation of funds to eligible students;
monitors grant allocation reports, student eligibility, and trouble
shoot to resolve EOP grant related problems; serves as department’s
liaison to Financial Aid; and works closely with the Associate Director
of Financial Aid to enhance and fine tune the grant distribution
process. The incumbent represents and advocates for SSEP and its
constituents in campus forums and deliberations, in the California
State University system, and in the community at large; and performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in student personnel, counseling, psychology, or a related field AND five (5) years of
related experience and demonstrated effectiveness in overseeing
academic support and retention services for low-income,
ethnic-minority, and/or first generation college students; proven
managerial and supervisory skills, strong conceptual and analytical
skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are
required. Knowledge of critical issues impacting higher education,
deep commitment to educational equity and student success, and skill in
working effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies to create
and sustain positive learning experiences for students; excellent
interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills;
strong organizational skills, high level of energy and flexibility, and
the ability to handle multiple assignments, manage time effectively,
and work independently and as part of a coordinated team; and computer
literacy in Windows and MS Office is required. The candidate must
have the ability to move frequently from place to place on campus and
travel locally, regionally, and nationally to advance the work of the
university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree and demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with experienced staff and unite them around common
goals; personal qualities of integrity, flexibility, compassion, and an
enduring sense of humor. Experience in at least two of the following
areas: admissions and outreach, enrollment management, summer
transitional programs, academic advising, academic support services,
teaching, assessment, counseling, and co-curricular activities is
desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS
COMPENSATION: Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. This
is a Management Personnel Plan Level II 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 and retirement benefits.
TO APPLY: Review of complete applications will begin October 27, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. For application information and materials, visit our website at www.csupomona.edu/~hr and refer to Job #50790.
All candidates must submit: (1) a formal University application (2) a
letter of interest which explains in detail and, where possible,
provides examples of how the candidate meets the qualifications
specified in this announcement; (3) a current résumé or curriculum
vitae; and (4) the names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references who can provide assessments of the applicant’s
professional experience, accomplishments and prospect for success in
this position.
Finalists for this position may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background check prior to being hired.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state
and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age,
disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran
status.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
In compliance with state and federal crime
awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report is available at: http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp
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. http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html
