Human Resources Manager
Job no: 533761
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Human Resources
Department: PAST Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2023-2024 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
May 21, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete an online application and upload a current resume that clearly demonstrates how you meet the listed qualifications. You will also be asked to provide names and contact information for 3 professional references; you will be notified before references are contacted.
Department Summary
Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and shared service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resources, and procure-to-pay functions as well as specialized physical security and utility technologies. Administrative Services is a metric-driven, people-first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable administrative support structures across campus.
As one of the shared services hubs in Administrative Services, the Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) provides business and administrative services for Partner Units in the Office of the Provost (OtP) portfolio. PAST partner units include the Division of Global Engagement; Division of Graduate Studies; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Undergraduate Education and Student Success; and University Libraries. The units supported by PAST constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 1,500 employees and total operating expenditures of more than $73.5 million, all funds. PAST works with multiple employee category types including three different unions, student employees, and officers of administration.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager will provide essential human resources management within the PAST shared services team and PAST partner units. This position will support and facilitate effective communication, excellent standards of workplace conduct, and interpersonal problem-solving with high levels of confidentiality, sensitivity, and cultural awareness for approximately 1500 employees. This position is expected to use diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility frameworks in every part of their responsibilities.
Within the PAST portfolio, the HR Manager's responsibilities will include overseeing and managing onboarding and offboarding activities, coordinating the performance evaluation process, as well as maintaining and tracking the student hire process. They will manage projects for PAST HR strategic initiatives and responsibilities, plan and execute administrative processes, and recommend and implement process improvements. This position will support recruitment and the hiring process, helping to ensure diverse and robust candidate pools.
This position regularly exercises independent judgment and develops unit procedures involving personnel and office staffing resources. In addition, they interpret and apply the appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable entities.
The HR Manager reports to the Associate Director of PAST HR, and will be a key support to the Associate Director in process management, performance evaluations, promotions, student hires, and recruitment. The HR Manager will supervise a team of 2-3 HR Coordinators who support HR processes across the PAST portfolio.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Three years experience as a human resources professional in a large, complex organization including any of the following: personnel and pay actions, HRIS data management, recruiting, job analysis, job description development and/or classification and compensation.
• One year of supervisory or lead work experience.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide proactive, effective change leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and to make decisions prudently.
• Superior communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and issues with care and tact.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet multiple overlapping, cascading deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of and ability to implement recruitment strategies that promote a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to advance diversity and inclusion efforts through their actions and influencing the actions of others.
Preferred Qualifications
• Human resources experience in a higher education setting or similarly complex multi-unit organization.
• Experience understanding and applying provisions of collective bargaining agreements to personnel situations, and working with a variety of employee groups including: administrative, faculty, and student employees.
• Experience with developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience managing and tracking details for complex data sets.
• Experience with project management principles and implementing projects.
• Human Resources credential (for example, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, etc.).
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5226864
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Full Time
Human Resources Manager
Job no: 533761
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Human Resources
Department: PAST Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2023-2024 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
May 21, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete an online application and upload a current resume that clearly demonstrates how you meet the listed qualifications. You will also be asked to provide names and contact information for 3 professional references; you will be notified before references are contacted.
Department Summary
Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and shared service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resources, and procure-to-pay functions as well as specialized physical security and utility technologies. Administrative Services is a metric-driven, people-first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable administrative support structures across campus.
As one of the shared services hubs in Administrative Services, the Provost's Administrative Services Team (PAST) provides business and administrative services for Partner Units in the Office of the Provost (OtP) portfolio. PAST partner units include the Division of Global Engagement; Division of Graduate Studies; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Museum of Natural and Cultural History; Undergraduate Education and Student Success; and University Libraries. The units supported by PAST constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 1,500 employees and total operating expenditures of more than $73.5 million, all funds. PAST works with multiple employee category types including three different unions, student employees, and officers of administration.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager will provide essential human resources management within the PAST shared services team and PAST partner units. This position will support and facilitate effective communication, excellent standards of workplace conduct, and interpersonal problem-solving with high levels of confidentiality, sensitivity, and cultural awareness for approximately 1500 employees. This position is expected to use diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility frameworks in every part of their responsibilities.
Within the PAST portfolio, the HR Manager's responsibilities will include overseeing and managing onboarding and offboarding activities, coordinating the performance evaluation process, as well as maintaining and tracking the student hire process. They will manage projects for PAST HR strategic initiatives and responsibilities, plan and execute administrative processes, and recommend and implement process improvements. This position will support recruitment and the hiring process, helping to ensure diverse and robust candidate pools.
This position regularly exercises independent judgment and develops unit procedures involving personnel and office staffing resources. In addition, they interpret and apply the appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable entities.
The HR Manager reports to the Associate Director of PAST HR, and will be a key support to the Associate Director in process management, performance evaluations, promotions, student hires, and recruitment. The HR Manager will supervise a team of 2-3 HR Coordinators who support HR processes across the PAST portfolio.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Three years experience as a human resources professional in a large, complex organization including any of the following: personnel and pay actions, HRIS data management, recruiting, job analysis, job description development and/or classification and compensation.
• One year of supervisory or lead work experience.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide proactive, effective change leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and to make decisions prudently.
• Superior communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and issues with care and tact.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet multiple overlapping, cascading deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of and ability to implement recruitment strategies that promote a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to advance diversity and inclusion efforts through their actions and influencing the actions of others.
Preferred Qualifications
• Human resources experience in a higher education setting or similarly complex multi-unit organization.
• Experience understanding and applying provisions of collective bargaining agreements to personnel situations, and working with a variety of employee groups including: administrative, faculty, and student employees.
• Experience with developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience managing and tracking details for complex data sets.
• Experience with project management principles and implementing projects.
• Human Resources credential (for example, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, etc.).
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5226864
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Job Overview Responsible for creating and driving strategic communications and public relations strategies that yield top results for clients. The Director of Communications and Public Relations leads their team and works collaboratively with departments across the agency to develop messaging frameworks and high-quality communications, earned media, and outreach plans. They also lead the Communications and Public Relations department to promote personal and professional growth and satisfaction among the team.
Who You Are You are a seasoned comms and PR professional with 15+ years of experience across multiple clients and industries. You are a trusted leader, a quick and strategic thinker, and a strong writer who thrives in an agency environment and knows how to deftly bring ideas to life. You are energized by wearing multiple hats and serving in multiple roles. You have a demonstrated track record of developing effective and innovative approaches to crafting compelling messages, generating earned media, and shaping public opinion. You know how to effectively lead a team, including developing talent, mentoring, providing backup support, and managing staffing and workloads.
Who We Are: Marketers For Good We are proud to be recognized as one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2024. Civilian is not your typical marketing communications agency. For starters, we are a Certified B Corporation, which means we are part of a global network of companies using business as a force for good. We take on clients and projects that align with our mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and better the world. Our work includes supporting mental health and wellness, preventing youth suicide, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences. It also includes advancing environmental sustainability, promoting the value of education, and driving economic development. We call it “marketing for good.” From our headquarters in San Diego to our offices in Sacramento and Washington DC, we are dedicated to tackling challenging issues and creating positive change in the world.
We are a dedicated group of innovators and problem solvers who come to work every day grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. We support our employees’ professional and personal development with a rich set of benefits, humane working hours, and a culture that rewards embracing challenges and having a great time doing it. The success of our approach shows in our average employee tenure of nearly five years (vs. the industry average of 2.5) and in the number of Civilians that return. We offer a truly unique balance of professionalism and heart—and an office full of free snacks, a dog or two, and the occasional afternoon happy hour.
Responsibilities:
Client Services (60%)
Oversee the development and implementation of high-quality integrated communications, earned and shared media, and outreach plans with effective short- and long-term strategies to support clients’ objectives and increase campaign visibility. Ensure that all activities complement and support the services being provided by other agency departments.
Develop strategic communications plans, messaging frameworks, and content that educate, engage, and inspire the intended audiences to take the desired action. Facilitate engagement with and input from clients and stakeholders to align on campaign messaging, and ensure messaging is consistently applied across all communications activities.
Lead and/or oversee the strategy and execution of earned media for clients , including conducting media outreach and generating earned media; planning media tours, press conferences, and/or launch events; providing media training and interview/presentation coaching, and providing talking points and other materials as needed.
Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities with key community-based organizations and like-minded brands to advance client and agency goals.
Collaborate on the development of influencer marketing programs that tie in with and maximize the impact of client campaigns.
Measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communication initiatives . This includes assessing the value of earned and shared media advertising, conducting sentiment analysis, and evaluating the impact of influencer campaigns.
Cultivate strong and productive relationships with clients, serving as a reliable advisor with strategic advice on various challenges, including political, regulatory, and organizational issues.
Stay up to date and push the agency forward with creative and innovative communications and public relations strategies and tactics .
Agency Marketing, Communications, and Business Development (20%)
Contribute to and support the agency’s external marketing initiatives to promote Civilian’s culture, services, and success stories, including writing feature articles/blog posts, submitting awards, and presenting at conferences.
Oversee Civilian’s communications and public relations approach for business development proposals, including contributing to campaign strategy, proposing earned, shared, and owned media approaches, drafting content for proposals and work plans, and providing timelines and budget estimates.
Help prepare for and participate in business development pitches .
Department Development, Management, and Support (20%)
Manage an effective and high-performing team. Delegate department assignments; outline expectations of and communicate effectively with team members; leverage the strengths of team members and provide coaching around areas for growth; navigate variances in workload and time requirements for both yourself and your team members.
Mentor and develop department team members using a collaborative approach based on clearly defined development goals and regular systems for feedback. Provide coaching to assist in each team members’ professional development. Conduct performance reviews, and make merit increase and/or and title change recommendations as appropriate.
Serve as an ambassador for both the agency and the department. Contribute to a positive, productive, and supportive working environment that lives into the agency’s Core Values. Communicate effectively and proactively with other department heads to address any performance issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supervise high-level subcontractor scopes of work, as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations within a marketing, advertising, and/or PR agency
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent business experience preferred
Expert knowledge of and experience developing strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks, ideating and executing high-impact earned media programs, and communicating and building trust with both internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of the California media market required
Experience with the nuances of public sector, government, or CA local, regional, and state politics preferred
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
Proven ability to develop and implement communications and public relations plans that achieve specific, measurable results
Able to develop and tailor communications to effectively connect with diverse audiences; capable of adapting strategies and tactics to respond to client or audience feedback
Able to manage people and multiple projects with competing priorities
Sound judgment, self-confidence, and professionalism that equate with a Director-level position
Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial; demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong working knowledge of technology, digital, and social media
Agile problem-solver, ability to navigate complex situations and manage ambiguity; excellent attention to detail
Good listener who includes and engages others and inspires colleagues to their best performance
Volunteerism, environmental awareness, diversity and inclusion awareness, and a commitment to social justice are all highly preferred candidate traits
CIVILIAN’S CORE VALUES
Civilian expects every employee, regardless of role or responsibility, to uphold its core values. The agency’s core values—and the behaviors that support those core values—are as follows:
1. Seek First to Understand - Communicate with people directly. Listen to other people’s ideas and concerns with genuine curiosity and an open mind. Try to understand where people are coming from and give them the benefit of the doubt. Practice kindness and treat one another with respect.
2. Practice We Over Me - Think of the entire agency as your team. Collaborate with, contribute to, and elevate the people around you. Solve problems quickly and constructively and in all things work for the greater good.
3. Operate with Integrity - Be trustworthy and reliable. Demonstrate sound judgment. Take responsibility for your actions. Always do the right thing.
4. Rise to the Challenge - Greet challenges as opportunities. Work with determination and tenacity to find a way through obstacles (without compromising integrity, boundaries, or protocols). Bring the full breadth of your creativity and ingenuity to the challenge at hand.
5. Make Things Better - Every day, make something better for your team, your work, or the world. Embrace steady improvement. Demonstrate passion for the agency’s success and a commitment to producing great work and measurable results.
CIVILIAN’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
Civilian is committed to an ongoing journey in becoming an actively anti-racist, inclusive organization where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and that their diverse experiences, voices, backgrounds, and contributions matter. Through an intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our agency, we harness the unique contributions and lived experiences of our team to create innovative work in response to some of our society’s most pressing challenges.
How We Put This Commitment Into Practice At Civilian:
We continually aim to create a safe, welcoming, and open environment where all employees and partners feel like they belong, are valued, can bring their whole selves to work, and are key to our agency’s overall success.
We consistently assess how BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other diverse individuals can thrive in a predominantly white/white privileged industry and organization; and are continually working to create an equitable workplace where each unique employee brings value to the organization’s culture.
We hire and promote the most qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, age, parental status, national origin, religion, color, or creed. We only get better when diverse ideas, perspectives, and identities come together, and therefore actively seek out candidates with non-traditional backgrounds, education, experiences, and skills who bring new viewpoints to our agency.
We value the input of all staff in decision-making, policy development, and other day-to-day practices at our agency.
Location: This position is a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. Hybrid working options with in-office Wednesdays and biweekly Fridays for collaboration and team building.
Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $145,000 , depending on experience.
Tiered medical coverage, with 100% employer-paid after Year 5
100% employer-paid Medical Option (coming soon)
Company-paid Long Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Company-paid Identify Theft Prevention and Legal Support
Dental & Vision
Additional Voluntary Benefit:
Short Term Disability
Additional Life Insurance
Hospital
Critical Illness
Accidental Death & Disability
Cancer insurance
Pet Insurance
Great Work-Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off
Work-Anywhere-In-The-World for a month
Flexible Working Arrangements
Paid Parental Leave (coming soon)
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Annual Cost of Living Adjustment
401(k) Retirement with Employer Match
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
Educational Assistance
On-site company-paid parking or stipend for San Diego office
On-site Fitness Center
Dog-friendly San Diego office space
Happy Hours and Company events
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursements
Let’s Get to Know Each Other Are you the one? Are we the one? If this sounds like a fit, let’s talk more. Please email careers@civilian.com to tell us why we absolutely, positively need you on our team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. And check out https://civilian.com/careers/ and our Glassdoor reviews for more information on how talented, smart, and delightful we are.
Full Time
Job Overview Responsible for creating and driving strategic communications and public relations strategies that yield top results for clients. The Director of Communications and Public Relations leads their team and works collaboratively with departments across the agency to develop messaging frameworks and high-quality communications, earned media, and outreach plans. They also lead the Communications and Public Relations department to promote personal and professional growth and satisfaction among the team.
Who You Are You are a seasoned comms and PR professional with 15+ years of experience across multiple clients and industries. You are a trusted leader, a quick and strategic thinker, and a strong writer who thrives in an agency environment and knows how to deftly bring ideas to life. You are energized by wearing multiple hats and serving in multiple roles. You have a demonstrated track record of developing effective and innovative approaches to crafting compelling messages, generating earned media, and shaping public opinion. You know how to effectively lead a team, including developing talent, mentoring, providing backup support, and managing staffing and workloads.
Who We Are: Marketers For Good We are proud to be recognized as one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2024. Civilian is not your typical marketing communications agency. For starters, we are a Certified B Corporation, which means we are part of a global network of companies using business as a force for good. We take on clients and projects that align with our mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and better the world. Our work includes supporting mental health and wellness, preventing youth suicide, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences. It also includes advancing environmental sustainability, promoting the value of education, and driving economic development. We call it “marketing for good.” From our headquarters in San Diego to our offices in Sacramento and Washington DC, we are dedicated to tackling challenging issues and creating positive change in the world.
We are a dedicated group of innovators and problem solvers who come to work every day grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. We support our employees’ professional and personal development with a rich set of benefits, humane working hours, and a culture that rewards embracing challenges and having a great time doing it. The success of our approach shows in our average employee tenure of nearly five years (vs. the industry average of 2.5) and in the number of Civilians that return. We offer a truly unique balance of professionalism and heart—and an office full of free snacks, a dog or two, and the occasional afternoon happy hour.
Responsibilities:
Client Services (60%)
Oversee the development and implementation of high-quality integrated communications, earned and shared media, and outreach plans with effective short- and long-term strategies to support clients’ objectives and increase campaign visibility. Ensure that all activities complement and support the services being provided by other agency departments.
Develop strategic communications plans, messaging frameworks, and content that educate, engage, and inspire the intended audiences to take the desired action. Facilitate engagement with and input from clients and stakeholders to align on campaign messaging, and ensure messaging is consistently applied across all communications activities.
Lead and/or oversee the strategy and execution of earned media for clients , including conducting media outreach and generating earned media; planning media tours, press conferences, and/or launch events; providing media training and interview/presentation coaching, and providing talking points and other materials as needed.
Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities with key community-based organizations and like-minded brands to advance client and agency goals.
Collaborate on the development of influencer marketing programs that tie in with and maximize the impact of client campaigns.
Measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communication initiatives . This includes assessing the value of earned and shared media advertising, conducting sentiment analysis, and evaluating the impact of influencer campaigns.
Cultivate strong and productive relationships with clients, serving as a reliable advisor with strategic advice on various challenges, including political, regulatory, and organizational issues.
Stay up to date and push the agency forward with creative and innovative communications and public relations strategies and tactics .
Agency Marketing, Communications, and Business Development (20%)
Contribute to and support the agency’s external marketing initiatives to promote Civilian’s culture, services, and success stories, including writing feature articles/blog posts, submitting awards, and presenting at conferences.
Oversee Civilian’s communications and public relations approach for business development proposals, including contributing to campaign strategy, proposing earned, shared, and owned media approaches, drafting content for proposals and work plans, and providing timelines and budget estimates.
Help prepare for and participate in business development pitches .
Department Development, Management, and Support (20%)
Manage an effective and high-performing team. Delegate department assignments; outline expectations of and communicate effectively with team members; leverage the strengths of team members and provide coaching around areas for growth; navigate variances in workload and time requirements for both yourself and your team members.
Mentor and develop department team members using a collaborative approach based on clearly defined development goals and regular systems for feedback. Provide coaching to assist in each team members’ professional development. Conduct performance reviews, and make merit increase and/or and title change recommendations as appropriate.
Serve as an ambassador for both the agency and the department. Contribute to a positive, productive, and supportive working environment that lives into the agency’s Core Values. Communicate effectively and proactively with other department heads to address any performance issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supervise high-level subcontractor scopes of work, as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations within a marketing, advertising, and/or PR agency
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent business experience preferred
Expert knowledge of and experience developing strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks, ideating and executing high-impact earned media programs, and communicating and building trust with both internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of the California media market required
Experience with the nuances of public sector, government, or CA local, regional, and state politics preferred
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
Proven ability to develop and implement communications and public relations plans that achieve specific, measurable results
Able to develop and tailor communications to effectively connect with diverse audiences; capable of adapting strategies and tactics to respond to client or audience feedback
Able to manage people and multiple projects with competing priorities
Sound judgment, self-confidence, and professionalism that equate with a Director-level position
Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial; demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong working knowledge of technology, digital, and social media
Agile problem-solver, ability to navigate complex situations and manage ambiguity; excellent attention to detail
Good listener who includes and engages others and inspires colleagues to their best performance
Volunteerism, environmental awareness, diversity and inclusion awareness, and a commitment to social justice are all highly preferred candidate traits
CIVILIAN’S CORE VALUES
Civilian expects every employee, regardless of role or responsibility, to uphold its core values. The agency’s core values—and the behaviors that support those core values—are as follows:
1. Seek First to Understand - Communicate with people directly. Listen to other people’s ideas and concerns with genuine curiosity and an open mind. Try to understand where people are coming from and give them the benefit of the doubt. Practice kindness and treat one another with respect.
2. Practice We Over Me - Think of the entire agency as your team. Collaborate with, contribute to, and elevate the people around you. Solve problems quickly and constructively and in all things work for the greater good.
3. Operate with Integrity - Be trustworthy and reliable. Demonstrate sound judgment. Take responsibility for your actions. Always do the right thing.
4. Rise to the Challenge - Greet challenges as opportunities. Work with determination and tenacity to find a way through obstacles (without compromising integrity, boundaries, or protocols). Bring the full breadth of your creativity and ingenuity to the challenge at hand.
5. Make Things Better - Every day, make something better for your team, your work, or the world. Embrace steady improvement. Demonstrate passion for the agency’s success and a commitment to producing great work and measurable results.
CIVILIAN’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
Civilian is committed to an ongoing journey in becoming an actively anti-racist, inclusive organization where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and that their diverse experiences, voices, backgrounds, and contributions matter. Through an intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our agency, we harness the unique contributions and lived experiences of our team to create innovative work in response to some of our society’s most pressing challenges.
How We Put This Commitment Into Practice At Civilian:
We continually aim to create a safe, welcoming, and open environment where all employees and partners feel like they belong, are valued, can bring their whole selves to work, and are key to our agency’s overall success.
We consistently assess how BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other diverse individuals can thrive in a predominantly white/white privileged industry and organization; and are continually working to create an equitable workplace where each unique employee brings value to the organization’s culture.
We hire and promote the most qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, age, parental status, national origin, religion, color, or creed. We only get better when diverse ideas, perspectives, and identities come together, and therefore actively seek out candidates with non-traditional backgrounds, education, experiences, and skills who bring new viewpoints to our agency.
We value the input of all staff in decision-making, policy development, and other day-to-day practices at our agency.
Location: This position is a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. Hybrid working options with in-office Wednesdays and biweekly Fridays for collaboration and team building.
Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package.
Salary Range: $130,000 – $145,000 , depending on experience.
Tiered medical coverage, with 100% employer-paid after Year 5
100% employer-paid Medical Option (coming soon)
Company-paid Long Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Company-paid Identify Theft Prevention and Legal Support
Dental & Vision
Additional Voluntary Benefit:
Short Term Disability
Additional Life Insurance
Hospital
Critical Illness
Accidental Death & Disability
Cancer insurance
Pet Insurance
Great Work-Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off
Work-Anywhere-In-The-World for a month
Flexible Working Arrangements
Paid Parental Leave (coming soon)
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Annual Cost of Living Adjustment
401(k) Retirement with Employer Match
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
Educational Assistance
On-site company-paid parking or stipend for San Diego office
On-site Fitness Center
Dog-friendly San Diego office space
Happy Hours and Company events
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursements
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We’re Hiring!
Marketing Coordinator
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to : Director of Marketing & Communications
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Hybrid work schedule 2-3 days on site or as needed, 2-3 days from home.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Some travel within California and the Hawaiian Islands may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $32.00/hr - $36.60/hr
Full Benefits:
Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The Marketing Coordinator is focused on providing technical and administrative support to The Marine Mammal Center’s Marketing & Communications department. Areas of responsibility include support for our CRM, email/SMS marketing efforts, and website content. The Marketing Coordinator will also support the team by providing assistance with public relations, social media, and photography.
Essential Functions
Technical & Administration Support: 65%
Provide overall technical and administrative support for our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, EveryAction, public relations and social media for the Marketing & Communications department.
Execute data loads into our CRM from third party sources, including but not limited to, rescue hotline, Eventbrite, and Facebook.
Facilitate engagement form creation and reporting.
Ensure our CRM system remains up to date and processes run smoothly by continually reviewing processes and updating accordingly.
Create and send non-automated marketing emails and Short Message Services (SMS) and respond to SMS messages.
Monitor public relations media inbox and respond to requests for interviews, information, photos, and videos.
Coordinate public relations media interviews and send follow-ups after interviews.
Monitor comments on all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X(Twitter)) and respond or flag as needed and respond to social media channel inbox messages.
Create content for social media channels including, but not limited to, writing posts and finding photos/videos.
Website Content: 20%
Manage website content update process and collaborate with internal content submitters to ensure all content is ready for publication.
Edit, create, and post website content as requested which includes, but is not limited to:
Adding news content such as web stories and press releases.
Update content such as programmatic or language updates.
Daily patient imports from the Center’s electronic animal records database system (Ruby).
Weekly patient photo updates.
Update staff biographies and job postings as requested.
Post new publications and online learning resources as requested.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tactic implementation including updating content, redirects, etc.
Photography Management: 10%
Respond to photo requests.
Manage and schedule volunteer photographers, including assignments such as patient photographers, event photographers, release photographers, and photo archivist.
Manage photo storage, including the Center’s Flickr and Dropbox accounts.
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager, and other members of the organization to tag and file approved photos.
Photography Management: 5%
Respond to photo requests.
Manage and schedule volunteer photographers, including assignments such as patient photographers, event photographers, release photographers, and photo archivist.
Manage photo storage, including the Center’s Flickr and Dropbox accounts.
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager, and other members of the organization to tag and file approved photos.
Other Duties as Assigned: 10%
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Various Photography volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Experience with EveryAction a plus.
Demonstrated experience with photo and video editing.
Ability to learn various internal platforms to make requests and/or pull data.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in SEO best practices and keyword research.
Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously, reprioritize, and pivot to meet deadlines while providing high-quality work.
Experience in nonprofit communications a plus.
Journalism or writing experience a plus, especially scientific journalism.
Proven ability to work as part of a team, cross-functionally, and with external stakeholders.
Creative thinker with a passion for staying up to date on industry trends and innovations.
Flexible and resilient with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage change appropriately.
Demonstrates initiative and thinks proactively.
Strong commitment to the mission and goals of The Marine Mammal Center.
Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.
Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
3 years of relevant experience in communications or related field.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Some work may occur in outdoor weather conditions and elements.
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves smells associated with animals and the care of animals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Full-time
We’re Hiring!
Marketing Coordinator
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to : Director of Marketing & Communications
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Hybrid work schedule 2-3 days on site or as needed, 2-3 days from home.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Some travel within California and the Hawaiian Islands may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $32.00/hr - $36.60/hr
Full Benefits:
Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The Marketing Coordinator is focused on providing technical and administrative support to The Marine Mammal Center’s Marketing & Communications department. Areas of responsibility include support for our CRM, email/SMS marketing efforts, and website content. The Marketing Coordinator will also support the team by providing assistance with public relations, social media, and photography.
Essential Functions
Technical & Administration Support: 65%
Provide overall technical and administrative support for our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, EveryAction, public relations and social media for the Marketing & Communications department.
Execute data loads into our CRM from third party sources, including but not limited to, rescue hotline, Eventbrite, and Facebook.
Facilitate engagement form creation and reporting.
Ensure our CRM system remains up to date and processes run smoothly by continually reviewing processes and updating accordingly.
Create and send non-automated marketing emails and Short Message Services (SMS) and respond to SMS messages.
Monitor public relations media inbox and respond to requests for interviews, information, photos, and videos.
Coordinate public relations media interviews and send follow-ups after interviews.
Monitor comments on all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X(Twitter)) and respond or flag as needed and respond to social media channel inbox messages.
Create content for social media channels including, but not limited to, writing posts and finding photos/videos.
Website Content: 20%
Manage website content update process and collaborate with internal content submitters to ensure all content is ready for publication.
Edit, create, and post website content as requested which includes, but is not limited to:
Adding news content such as web stories and press releases.
Update content such as programmatic or language updates.
Daily patient imports from the Center’s electronic animal records database system (Ruby).
Weekly patient photo updates.
Update staff biographies and job postings as requested.
Post new publications and online learning resources as requested.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tactic implementation including updating content, redirects, etc.
Photography Management: 10%
Respond to photo requests.
Manage and schedule volunteer photographers, including assignments such as patient photographers, event photographers, release photographers, and photo archivist.
Manage photo storage, including the Center’s Flickr and Dropbox accounts.
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager, and other members of the organization to tag and file approved photos.
Photography Management: 5%
Respond to photo requests.
Manage and schedule volunteer photographers, including assignments such as patient photographers, event photographers, release photographers, and photo archivist.
Manage photo storage, including the Center’s Flickr and Dropbox accounts.
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager, and other members of the organization to tag and file approved photos.
Other Duties as Assigned: 10%
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Various Photography volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Experience with EveryAction a plus.
Demonstrated experience with photo and video editing.
Ability to learn various internal platforms to make requests and/or pull data.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in SEO best practices and keyword research.
Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously, reprioritize, and pivot to meet deadlines while providing high-quality work.
Experience in nonprofit communications a plus.
Journalism or writing experience a plus, especially scientific journalism.
Proven ability to work as part of a team, cross-functionally, and with external stakeholders.
Creative thinker with a passion for staying up to date on industry trends and innovations.
Flexible and resilient with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage change appropriately.
Demonstrates initiative and thinks proactively.
Strong commitment to the mission and goals of The Marine Mammal Center.
Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.
Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
3 years of relevant experience in communications or related field.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Some work may occur in outdoor weather conditions and elements.
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves smells associated with animals and the care of animals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances global conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA, USA
Chief Human Resources Officer - 101412
Division: OP - Operations
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and is the birthplace of great team science performed in the service of the public good. Since its founding in the 1930s, a host of award-winning scientists – including 16 Nobel Prize winners – have called the Lab home. The individual and collective talents of the remarkable people who work at Berkeley Lab represent the most important asset we have to carry out our mission of providing science solutions for the nation’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a strategic leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer to provide vision and direction for Berkeley Lab’s critical Human Resources function, which serves a population of ~4,000. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, this position is a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Laboratory Director and a key member of the Laboratory Operations Senior Leadership Team.
This position also directs the HR Division, which encompasses the offices of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Systems, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Policy & Compliance, and Project Management and Business Process Improvement. As Division Director, the position leads a talented 95-person team, including Business Partners dedicated to the Lab’s 22 Science and 7 Operations Divisions, specialized Centers of Expertise, and Shared Services group.
The Chief Human Resources Officer develops and implements long-term strategic plans to ensure strong pipelines for future hiring needs. They oversee critical tactical and operational HR activities, and innovate and modernize processes where appropriate. This position ensures compliance with all HR-related federal and state laws and regulations, adhering to applicable University of California (UC) policies and DOE contractual requirements. They will also be an integral part of the Lab’s ongoing focus to enhance both recruitment and the employee experience. This effort is a collaboration with other key offices across the Lab, including: Learning and Culture; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA); Strategic Communications, and Career Pathways.
We are looking for candidates who are prepared to successfully navigate the changing talent landscape and manage an inter-generational workforce alongside the rapid technology developments that impact the skills and capabilities employees need to have both now and in the future. We need an effective communicator who can inspire, motivate, and engage a hybrid workforce and help to continue to build our culture of inclusion and collaboration. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of success developing hiring and retention strategies, building and inspiring a team of high-performing HR professionals, influencing change, and making sound business decisions in a large, complex organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide vision, leadership, creativity, and strategic direction that ensures Berkeley Lab’s human resources strategy and long-term workforce supports its scientific mission now and in the future.
• Partner with senior leadership on laboratory-wide people stewardship initiatives. Develop and execute HR strategic plan that aligns with the Laboratory’s mission, values, and business objectives.
• Manage HR Division resources, including the administration of 95 employees and an annual budget of $18 million, to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of service delivered. Cultivate an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Provide oversight for all people development processes, including succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and reporting and analytics on people-related metrics and trends.
• Develop and implement effective and strategic employee programs designed to enhance employee capabilities, engagement and motivation.
• Provide strategic oversight, direction, development and optimization of HR business processes and information technology systems. Innovate and modernize as appropriate to meet current and anticipated business requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including UC Office of the President, DOE, and internal Berkeley Lab partners and customers, through constructive communication, integrity, and transparency.
• Play a key role in the development of the Laboratory’s HR Capital Strategic Plan; work closely with HR liaisons at the UC Office of the President, DOE Berkeley Site Office, and DOE, ensuring support for the plan’s strategic and operational direction.
• Accountable for Laboratory HR management policies that ensure effective management and administration in compliance with all relevant federal and contractual requirements. Work closely with HR leaders at the other National Laboratories and in the UC system to inform the development of HR-related policies and processes.
• Foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible HR experience and a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the design and implementation of an HR Strategic Plan with modern HR practices aligned with the organization’s mission and unique needs.
• Broad business process transformation experience, including previous success at leading change, driving execution and adoption of strategic programs and innovative business processes across large teams in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic member of a senior executive team, including providing effective advice and counsel to senior leaders managing their organizations and human capital strategies.
• Experienced in leading a highly effective, engaged, innovative, and productive HR organization of comparable complexity and scope that translates to a scientific/discovery research organization.
• Track record of upgrading organizational capability through the development of a strong recruitment function and highly effective workforce.
• Demonstrated success working in a complex labor environment.
• Track record implementing process improvements in the HR function to provide efficient, accurate, and trending performance data and analyses to line management to support their decision processes.
• Inspiring, visionary, and collaborative leader who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust, productive relationships.
• Demonstrated abilities as a skilled communicator with outstanding interpersonal, relationship building, advocacy, and negotiation skills applied across a broad spectrum of constituents and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of HR management and best practices in the major functional areas of HR, as well as employment law and related governmental regulations.
• Commitment to upholding the Lab’s stewardship responsibilities, especially with regard to the Lab’s research, people, and resources, and ensuring that it remains a valuable national asset.
Application Guidelines:
• For full consideration, please submit your resume and letter of interest by May 20, 2024.
• The cover letter should highlight your interest in the role, relevant HR and leadership experience (including team size and scope), significant accomplishments, as well as contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Notes:
• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt from overtime pay (paid monthly).
• This position is expected to pay $300,000 to $375,000 annually; salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal leadership peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• The Chief Human Resources Officer position is a career position appointed by and serving at the discretion of the Laboratory Director. This appointment is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Berkeley Lab, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of the Lab.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=281735 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
About Berkeley Lab:
Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship (https://stewardship.lbl.gov/), which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive. The Laboratory has a dynamic workforce of about 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/ideaberkeleylab/) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links:
Know your rights, click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) for the supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)under 41 CFR 60-1.4.
Full Time
Chief Human Resources Officer - 101412
Division: OP - Operations
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and is the birthplace of great team science performed in the service of the public good. Since its founding in the 1930s, a host of award-winning scientists – including 16 Nobel Prize winners – have called the Lab home. The individual and collective talents of the remarkable people who work at Berkeley Lab represent the most important asset we have to carry out our mission of providing science solutions for the nation’s greatest challenges.
We are seeking a strategic leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer to provide vision and direction for Berkeley Lab’s critical Human Resources function, which serves a population of ~4,000. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, this position is a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Laboratory Director and a key member of the Laboratory Operations Senior Leadership Team.
This position also directs the HR Division, which encompasses the offices of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Systems, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Policy & Compliance, and Project Management and Business Process Improvement. As Division Director, the position leads a talented 95-person team, including Business Partners dedicated to the Lab’s 22 Science and 7 Operations Divisions, specialized Centers of Expertise, and Shared Services group.
The Chief Human Resources Officer develops and implements long-term strategic plans to ensure strong pipelines for future hiring needs. They oversee critical tactical and operational HR activities, and innovate and modernize processes where appropriate. This position ensures compliance with all HR-related federal and state laws and regulations, adhering to applicable University of California (UC) policies and DOE contractual requirements. They will also be an integral part of the Lab’s ongoing focus to enhance both recruitment and the employee experience. This effort is a collaboration with other key offices across the Lab, including: Learning and Culture; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA); Strategic Communications, and Career Pathways.
We are looking for candidates who are prepared to successfully navigate the changing talent landscape and manage an inter-generational workforce alongside the rapid technology developments that impact the skills and capabilities employees need to have both now and in the future. We need an effective communicator who can inspire, motivate, and engage a hybrid workforce and help to continue to build our culture of inclusion and collaboration. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of success developing hiring and retention strategies, building and inspiring a team of high-performing HR professionals, influencing change, and making sound business decisions in a large, complex organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide vision, leadership, creativity, and strategic direction that ensures Berkeley Lab’s human resources strategy and long-term workforce supports its scientific mission now and in the future.
• Partner with senior leadership on laboratory-wide people stewardship initiatives. Develop and execute HR strategic plan that aligns with the Laboratory’s mission, values, and business objectives.
• Manage HR Division resources, including the administration of 95 employees and an annual budget of $18 million, to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of service delivered. Cultivate an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Provide oversight for all people development processes, including succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and reporting and analytics on people-related metrics and trends.
• Develop and implement effective and strategic employee programs designed to enhance employee capabilities, engagement and motivation.
• Provide strategic oversight, direction, development and optimization of HR business processes and information technology systems. Innovate and modernize as appropriate to meet current and anticipated business requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including UC Office of the President, DOE, and internal Berkeley Lab partners and customers, through constructive communication, integrity, and transparency.
• Play a key role in the development of the Laboratory’s HR Capital Strategic Plan; work closely with HR liaisons at the UC Office of the President, DOE Berkeley Site Office, and DOE, ensuring support for the plan’s strategic and operational direction.
• Accountable for Laboratory HR management policies that ensure effective management and administration in compliance with all relevant federal and contractual requirements. Work closely with HR leaders at the other National Laboratories and in the UC system to inform the development of HR-related policies and processes.
• Foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible HR experience and a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the design and implementation of an HR Strategic Plan with modern HR practices aligned with the organization’s mission and unique needs.
• Broad business process transformation experience, including previous success at leading change, driving execution and adoption of strategic programs and innovative business processes across large teams in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic member of a senior executive team, including providing effective advice and counsel to senior leaders managing their organizations and human capital strategies.
• Experienced in leading a highly effective, engaged, innovative, and productive HR organization of comparable complexity and scope that translates to a scientific/discovery research organization.
• Track record of upgrading organizational capability through the development of a strong recruitment function and highly effective workforce.
• Demonstrated success working in a complex labor environment.
• Track record implementing process improvements in the HR function to provide efficient, accurate, and trending performance data and analyses to line management to support their decision processes.
• Inspiring, visionary, and collaborative leader who can influence others to achieve common goals by engaging and developing robust, productive relationships.
• Demonstrated abilities as a skilled communicator with outstanding interpersonal, relationship building, advocacy, and negotiation skills applied across a broad spectrum of constituents and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of HR management and best practices in the major functional areas of HR, as well as employment law and related governmental regulations.
• Commitment to upholding the Lab’s stewardship responsibilities, especially with regard to the Lab’s research, people, and resources, and ensuring that it remains a valuable national asset.
Application Guidelines:
• For full consideration, please submit your resume and letter of interest by May 20, 2024.
• The cover letter should highlight your interest in the role, relevant HR and leadership experience (including team size and scope), significant accomplishments, as well as contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Notes:
• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt from overtime pay (paid monthly).
• This position is expected to pay $300,000 to $375,000 annually; salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal leadership peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• The Chief Human Resources Officer position is a career position appointed by and serving at the discretion of the Laboratory Director. This appointment is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Berkeley Lab, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of the Lab.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=281735 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
About Berkeley Lab:
Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship (https://stewardship.lbl.gov/), which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive. The Laboratory has a dynamic workforce of about 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/ideaberkeleylab/) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links:
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Mind Share Partners (MSP) is a national nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. It does this for two reasons: to normalize what it looks like to have a mental health challenge at work--which is everyone at some point in their lives--and to address the workplace factors that can cause poor mental health for all employees/workers. MSP believes that if workplaces commit to reducing stigma, supporting their employees with mental health challenges, and addressing related workplace factors, they can drastically improve individual lives, company cultures, and workplace productivity.
MSP has been at the start of a growing movement to support mentally healthy workplaces and is poised to grow its impact with offerings that meet the increasingly complex needs of employers with customized workplace training, strategic advising, and implementation as well as its advocacy work. Over 50% of MSP’s revenue is from client services earned income, with the remainder from a range of philanthropic sources. As one of the only nonprofits exclusively focused on workplace mental health in an increasingly competitive space, MSP brings a unique mission and value proposition to this important work as both a trusted service provider and a movement builder. In close concert with the Board of Directors and the team, the CEO will guide the development of a newly refreshed vision to drive revenue growth and increased impact.
The next CEO will be an authentic storyteller, entrepreneurial visionary, exceptional fundraiser, and sales strategist who will drive the co-creation of MSP’s next iteration of a vision and strategic plan. They will demonstrate the ability to set clear priorities and goals, formulate and execute new revenue generation strategies, and stay agile to pivot in response to external conditions and impact data. The CEO will bring a nuanced, asset-based understanding of mental health as a spectrum, including an understanding of the intersectionality with DEIBJ concepts and the experiences of people with marginalized identities. They will be able to speak personally and openly about their own mental health experience and inspire others to support the organization and the movement. They will bring exceptional communications skills, sales and fundraising expertise, team management and leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset to the work of elevating MSP’s mission and nurturing connectivity and culture among the team and stakeholders.
HISTORY AND VALUES
Mind Share Partners grew out of the idea that both employees and organizations should and could thrive in working relationships. Founder Kelly Greenwood knew that mental health is integral to the future of work as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Old systems, practices, and styles that were negatively impacting employee mental health needed to be reevaluated in an effort to improve the future of work and DEIBJ in our country. Since 2020, workplace mental health has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, but few workplaces know how to execute well in this area. The pandemic’s lasting effects, racial reckoning, the political divide, and other factors created an unprecedented awareness of the mental health challenges and has normalized the conversation. MSP seeks to eliminate stigma and create more mentally healthy workplaces. MSP tripled its impact during 2020 and is seeking significant growth this year and beyond.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CEO
The CEO will be a seasoned executive leader (10+ years in a senior leadership role) who can passionately and authentically speak to current challenges in workplace mental health, the demands that C-Suite leadership and employees are facing to create and sustain supportive environments, and advocate for practical solutions. In collaboration with the Board and team, the CEO will create a 3–5-year strategic plan to grow and position MSP in an increasingly competitive client services landscape of well-resourced for-profit market players. Essential to success will be: (1) networks and relationships to drive business opportunity in client services and with new major donors, (2) examination and evolution of the client services portfolio to drive growth and maximize earned revenue, and (3) capacity and skill to drive thought leadership, movement building, and communications activities to support strategic growth and impact.
Revenue Generation: Fundraising & Sales The CEO will demonstrate skill in fundraising and resource development, including securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and the like to fuel growth. A core responsibility of the CEO will also be to drive sales and effective market positioning for the client services work. In addition to bringing networks and relationships for potential new work, they will build on a unique mission identity as a nonprofit and support development of new offerings that meet the moment for companies looking for tailored, flexible tools and strategies to measurably improve workplace mental health.
Movement Building The CEO will be an impactful spokesperson who can speak personally to the importance of mentally healthy workplaces across a range of external stakeholders including historically underrepresented communities, cross-sector thought leaders, advocates, and other strategic partners and influencers such as national press/media, nonprofits, companies, and coalitions – to share and build support for MSP’s vision and mission. In close partnership with the marketing and communications team the CEO will support strategic communications and movement building activities including building a social media presence focused on workplace mental health that will engage and grow an audience of followers, bylined articles, and other published contributions.
People Management & Culture Development MSP’s passionate team is the heart of the organization. Throughout the COVID pandemic, racial reckoning, national and global challenges, and internal organizational change, the team has tirelessly pushed to think differently about the changing and increased needs of MSP and its offerings. Aligned with MSP’s mission and vision, the CEO will build and nurture honest, authentic, and accountable relationships. They will embody and actualize an organization-wide commitment to listening to, working with, and learning from internal and external partners. The CEO will be a people-centered leader and strong manager with experience in hiring, coaching, and resourcing managers in a values-driven environment as well as implementing effective performance management practices to facilitate the team’s growth and success.
The CEO will support the development and growth of the team and a healthy organizational culture. Specifically, continued development and measurable progress on DEIBJ integration is critical, such that both MSP’s culture and its programmatic work reflects the organization’s collective understanding of intersectionality and centers the experiences and needs of people with marginalized identities. They will work to foster a culture that values equity, transparency, trust, clear communication, and collaboration across MSP while maintaining a healthy, flexible, and caring culture.
Financial Management & Stewardship In partnership with the senior leadership team, the CEO will lead and nurture a deeply committed team of 14 and bring strong business and financial acumen to manage an operating budget of $2 million and will advance effective business operations. This includes aligning growth with mission, planning for sustainability, and advancing internal policies and practices that reflect the organization’s core values.
Board Relations & Governance The CEO will partner with the Board to ensure transparency and accountability in organizational governance, financial health, and compliance, and identify current and future leadership needs. The CEO will also leverage the experience, relationships, and wisdom of the board to mobilize and motivate champions for the movement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Personal Connection to Mental Health
A personal mental health story that can be told from the “I-voice”/personal lived experience (rather than from a friend or family perspective) and made broadly relevant and engaging, as well as shared in an authentic and vulnerable way.
Understanding of mental health as a broad spectrum of experiences in a strengths-based frame, both inextricable and intersectional to personal identity and lived experiences. Demonstrated depth of understanding of relevant fields and spaces, such as workplace mental health, human resources, learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ).
Revenue Generator
Experience and orientation toward other types of revenue generation. Background in client services, sales, and/or earned income revenue strategies, including market positioning, services business development, and connecting with senior leaders around MSP’s unique value proposition.
Strategic fundraising orientation to effectively nurture, build, and sustain relationships with mission aligned donors as well as experience raising significant investments from public and private sources, including high net worth individuals, companies, corporate sponsorships, and foundations.
Inspiring Thought Leader
Experience with thought leadership, advocacy, and external relations via writing and speaking, building strategic partnerships, and establishing effective messaging and organizational voice.
Powerful communicator in writing, one on one, in small group settings, and with large audiences. Ability to authentically share the mission of MSP that draws in others. A natural brand-builder, connector, and networker to help expand the MSP network and motivate others. Models humility, vulnerability (especially around mental health) and authenticity.
Strategist and Scaler
Entrepreneurial and audacious spirit with demonstrated organizational, financial, and operational management expertise of a similarly sized or larger organization. Experience with scaling organizations is highly desirable.
Proven experience developing strategic plans, operationalizing effective planning processes, and implementing action steps that align programs and resources with mission and values.
Capacity to take multiple pieces of data, identify trends, risks and opportunities and make strategic recommendations for a path forward.
Team Culture Builder
Collaborative and compassionate leadership mindset, an openness to shared leadership with the Board and team, as well as an effective internal management style with both individuals and teams that breaks down silos and fosters mutual learning and cross team collaboration. A record of bringing a holistic lens to leadership regarding race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and other identities impacted by equity barriers.
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in listening to and learning from others. Ability to establish trust, engage partners, as well as act with intentionality and accountability.
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and expertise in change management to guide and further cultivate a values-centered, positive, supportive, and transparent work environment.
The Basics
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for MSP meetings, fundraising events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
Combination of educational, professional, and lived experience aligned with MSP’s mission and values.
This full-time, exempt role can be based anywhere in the United States; MSP has a nationally distributed and fully remote team.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
MSP seeks to live its vision of a mentally healthy and inclusive workplace and below are just some examples of what that looks like in practice:
PTO (Paid Time Off) : Four weeks of PTO and 12 paid holidays plus an office shutdown the week prior to New Year’s—more importantly, MSP encourages team members to completely sign off from work when they are on vacation and at the end of their workdays.
Flexibility : MSP has always been a nationally distributed team that puts employees first with flexible work practices. Team members connect often and convene in person for two in-person retreats each year and when necessary.
Benefits : MSP has strong medical (including mental health), dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401k with 2% matching, professional development funds, and a stipend to set up a home office.
Culture : The MSP team is made up of good humans who strive for excellence with balance—they recognize the whole person at work.
The location of this role is flexible within the United States as it is a remote position. The salary for this role will be $220,000.
TO APPLY
More information about Mind Share Partners may be found at: www.mindsharepartners.org
This search is being led with support from the national executive search firm NPAG . We invite interested candidates to submit a cover letter that includes: (1) what draws you personally to care about the mission of Mind Share Partners, and (2) a brief outline of your qualifications and relevant professional and lived experiences, along with a resume or CV via NPAG’s website .
Mind Share Partners’ Hiring Values We look at the whole picture : We recognize that neither job descriptions nor people are perfect. If you think you can be successful in this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to get to know you and see what you have to offer. We look for “culture adds” not “culture fits.” We want people who push our thinking and who bring a unique perspective to our work.
We seek to build an inclusive team : Mental health is a new frontier of DEIBJ and an intersectional issue that affects groups differently. At Mind Share Partners, we seek to reflect this in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to building an inclusive team with diverse perspectives and experiences from a range of backgrounds and cultures. We actively seek out identities, experiences, and perspectives that we don’t have represented on our team and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities within the workplace mental health space to apply.
Full Time
Mind Share Partners (MSP) is a national nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. It does this for two reasons: to normalize what it looks like to have a mental health challenge at work--which is everyone at some point in their lives--and to address the workplace factors that can cause poor mental health for all employees/workers. MSP believes that if workplaces commit to reducing stigma, supporting their employees with mental health challenges, and addressing related workplace factors, they can drastically improve individual lives, company cultures, and workplace productivity.
MSP has been at the start of a growing movement to support mentally healthy workplaces and is poised to grow its impact with offerings that meet the increasingly complex needs of employers with customized workplace training, strategic advising, and implementation as well as its advocacy work. Over 50% of MSP’s revenue is from client services earned income, with the remainder from a range of philanthropic sources. As one of the only nonprofits exclusively focused on workplace mental health in an increasingly competitive space, MSP brings a unique mission and value proposition to this important work as both a trusted service provider and a movement builder. In close concert with the Board of Directors and the team, the CEO will guide the development of a newly refreshed vision to drive revenue growth and increased impact.
The next CEO will be an authentic storyteller, entrepreneurial visionary, exceptional fundraiser, and sales strategist who will drive the co-creation of MSP’s next iteration of a vision and strategic plan. They will demonstrate the ability to set clear priorities and goals, formulate and execute new revenue generation strategies, and stay agile to pivot in response to external conditions and impact data. The CEO will bring a nuanced, asset-based understanding of mental health as a spectrum, including an understanding of the intersectionality with DEIBJ concepts and the experiences of people with marginalized identities. They will be able to speak personally and openly about their own mental health experience and inspire others to support the organization and the movement. They will bring exceptional communications skills, sales and fundraising expertise, team management and leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset to the work of elevating MSP’s mission and nurturing connectivity and culture among the team and stakeholders.
HISTORY AND VALUES
Mind Share Partners grew out of the idea that both employees and organizations should and could thrive in working relationships. Founder Kelly Greenwood knew that mental health is integral to the future of work as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Old systems, practices, and styles that were negatively impacting employee mental health needed to be reevaluated in an effort to improve the future of work and DEIBJ in our country. Since 2020, workplace mental health has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, but few workplaces know how to execute well in this area. The pandemic’s lasting effects, racial reckoning, the political divide, and other factors created an unprecedented awareness of the mental health challenges and has normalized the conversation. MSP seeks to eliminate stigma and create more mentally healthy workplaces. MSP tripled its impact during 2020 and is seeking significant growth this year and beyond.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CEO
The CEO will be a seasoned executive leader (10+ years in a senior leadership role) who can passionately and authentically speak to current challenges in workplace mental health, the demands that C-Suite leadership and employees are facing to create and sustain supportive environments, and advocate for practical solutions. In collaboration with the Board and team, the CEO will create a 3–5-year strategic plan to grow and position MSP in an increasingly competitive client services landscape of well-resourced for-profit market players. Essential to success will be: (1) networks and relationships to drive business opportunity in client services and with new major donors, (2) examination and evolution of the client services portfolio to drive growth and maximize earned revenue, and (3) capacity and skill to drive thought leadership, movement building, and communications activities to support strategic growth and impact.
Revenue Generation: Fundraising & Sales The CEO will demonstrate skill in fundraising and resource development, including securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and the like to fuel growth. A core responsibility of the CEO will also be to drive sales and effective market positioning for the client services work. In addition to bringing networks and relationships for potential new work, they will build on a unique mission identity as a nonprofit and support development of new offerings that meet the moment for companies looking for tailored, flexible tools and strategies to measurably improve workplace mental health.
Movement Building The CEO will be an impactful spokesperson who can speak personally to the importance of mentally healthy workplaces across a range of external stakeholders including historically underrepresented communities, cross-sector thought leaders, advocates, and other strategic partners and influencers such as national press/media, nonprofits, companies, and coalitions – to share and build support for MSP’s vision and mission. In close partnership with the marketing and communications team the CEO will support strategic communications and movement building activities including building a social media presence focused on workplace mental health that will engage and grow an audience of followers, bylined articles, and other published contributions.
People Management & Culture Development MSP’s passionate team is the heart of the organization. Throughout the COVID pandemic, racial reckoning, national and global challenges, and internal organizational change, the team has tirelessly pushed to think differently about the changing and increased needs of MSP and its offerings. Aligned with MSP’s mission and vision, the CEO will build and nurture honest, authentic, and accountable relationships. They will embody and actualize an organization-wide commitment to listening to, working with, and learning from internal and external partners. The CEO will be a people-centered leader and strong manager with experience in hiring, coaching, and resourcing managers in a values-driven environment as well as implementing effective performance management practices to facilitate the team’s growth and success.
The CEO will support the development and growth of the team and a healthy organizational culture. Specifically, continued development and measurable progress on DEIBJ integration is critical, such that both MSP’s culture and its programmatic work reflects the organization’s collective understanding of intersectionality and centers the experiences and needs of people with marginalized identities. They will work to foster a culture that values equity, transparency, trust, clear communication, and collaboration across MSP while maintaining a healthy, flexible, and caring culture.
Financial Management & Stewardship In partnership with the senior leadership team, the CEO will lead and nurture a deeply committed team of 14 and bring strong business and financial acumen to manage an operating budget of $2 million and will advance effective business operations. This includes aligning growth with mission, planning for sustainability, and advancing internal policies and practices that reflect the organization’s core values.
Board Relations & Governance The CEO will partner with the Board to ensure transparency and accountability in organizational governance, financial health, and compliance, and identify current and future leadership needs. The CEO will also leverage the experience, relationships, and wisdom of the board to mobilize and motivate champions for the movement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Personal Connection to Mental Health
A personal mental health story that can be told from the “I-voice”/personal lived experience (rather than from a friend or family perspective) and made broadly relevant and engaging, as well as shared in an authentic and vulnerable way.
Understanding of mental health as a broad spectrum of experiences in a strengths-based frame, both inextricable and intersectional to personal identity and lived experiences. Demonstrated depth of understanding of relevant fields and spaces, such as workplace mental health, human resources, learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ).
Revenue Generator
Experience and orientation toward other types of revenue generation. Background in client services, sales, and/or earned income revenue strategies, including market positioning, services business development, and connecting with senior leaders around MSP’s unique value proposition.
Strategic fundraising orientation to effectively nurture, build, and sustain relationships with mission aligned donors as well as experience raising significant investments from public and private sources, including high net worth individuals, companies, corporate sponsorships, and foundations.
Inspiring Thought Leader
Experience with thought leadership, advocacy, and external relations via writing and speaking, building strategic partnerships, and establishing effective messaging and organizational voice.
Powerful communicator in writing, one on one, in small group settings, and with large audiences. Ability to authentically share the mission of MSP that draws in others. A natural brand-builder, connector, and networker to help expand the MSP network and motivate others. Models humility, vulnerability (especially around mental health) and authenticity.
Strategist and Scaler
Entrepreneurial and audacious spirit with demonstrated organizational, financial, and operational management expertise of a similarly sized or larger organization. Experience with scaling organizations is highly desirable.
Proven experience developing strategic plans, operationalizing effective planning processes, and implementing action steps that align programs and resources with mission and values.
Capacity to take multiple pieces of data, identify trends, risks and opportunities and make strategic recommendations for a path forward.
Team Culture Builder
Collaborative and compassionate leadership mindset, an openness to shared leadership with the Board and team, as well as an effective internal management style with both individuals and teams that breaks down silos and fosters mutual learning and cross team collaboration. A record of bringing a holistic lens to leadership regarding race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and other identities impacted by equity barriers.
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in listening to and learning from others. Ability to establish trust, engage partners, as well as act with intentionality and accountability.
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and expertise in change management to guide and further cultivate a values-centered, positive, supportive, and transparent work environment.
The Basics
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for MSP meetings, fundraising events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
Combination of educational, professional, and lived experience aligned with MSP’s mission and values.
This full-time, exempt role can be based anywhere in the United States; MSP has a nationally distributed and fully remote team.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
MSP seeks to live its vision of a mentally healthy and inclusive workplace and below are just some examples of what that looks like in practice:
PTO (Paid Time Off) : Four weeks of PTO and 12 paid holidays plus an office shutdown the week prior to New Year’s—more importantly, MSP encourages team members to completely sign off from work when they are on vacation and at the end of their workdays.
Flexibility : MSP has always been a nationally distributed team that puts employees first with flexible work practices. Team members connect often and convene in person for two in-person retreats each year and when necessary.
Benefits : MSP has strong medical (including mental health), dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401k with 2% matching, professional development funds, and a stipend to set up a home office.
Culture : The MSP team is made up of good humans who strive for excellence with balance—they recognize the whole person at work.
The location of this role is flexible within the United States as it is a remote position. The salary for this role will be $220,000.
TO APPLY
More information about Mind Share Partners may be found at: www.mindsharepartners.org
This search is being led with support from the national executive search firm NPAG . We invite interested candidates to submit a cover letter that includes: (1) what draws you personally to care about the mission of Mind Share Partners, and (2) a brief outline of your qualifications and relevant professional and lived experiences, along with a resume or CV via NPAG’s website .
Mind Share Partners’ Hiring Values We look at the whole picture : We recognize that neither job descriptions nor people are perfect. If you think you can be successful in this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to get to know you and see what you have to offer. We look for “culture adds” not “culture fits.” We want people who push our thinking and who bring a unique perspective to our work.
We seek to build an inclusive team : Mental health is a new frontier of DEIBJ and an intersectional issue that affects groups differently. At Mind Share Partners, we seek to reflect this in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to building an inclusive team with diverse perspectives and experiences from a range of backgrounds and cultures. We actively seek out identities, experiences, and perspectives that we don’t have represented on our team and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities within the workplace mental health space to apply.
Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
Full Time
Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The mission of the SMU Health Service is to provide quality, caring, cost effective and convenient ambulatory healthcare and health education services in association with other university departments that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance academic productivity leading to satisfying and rewarding college experiences.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Staff Psychologist is responsible for providing mental health services to currently enrolled students at SMU. Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, this position provides direct and indirect clinical services, including initial assessments, individual and group therapy, drop in and crisis intervention, outreach education/programming, and consultation to faculty/staff, students, family members, and others. This position also provides supervision of graduate student trainees. The staff psychologist works collaboratively with professional colleagues and departments in the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Duties - Direct Care: Provides assessment, individual and group counseling, drop-in and crisis intervention, and referrals during business hours. Utilizes goal-oriented approaches to treatment that are culturally competent and evidence-based. Creates a warm/welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected. Provides both virtual and in-person therapy.
Outreach: Provides outreach education to the university community on focused on topics related to mental health and self-care. Collaborates with campus partners to provide programming for support of students outside the clinic, such as participation in orientation or population-specific skills trainings.
Committee Involvement: Participates on relevant committees and/or teams that have the mission of promoting health and wellness in regards to mental health, substance abuse, and/or sexual assault and relationship violence. Serves on internal and university-wide committees in keeping with areas of expertise and interest. Participates in departmental meetings and activities.
Professional Development: Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities. Works to remain up to date in the literature on the needs of college and professional students, fellows and trainees; researches and executes evidence-based strategies and interventions targeted toward this population.
Clinical Duties - Indirect Care: Consults regarding mental health issues and students of concern with faculty/staff, students, and family/friends. Collaborates/coordinates care with treating psychiatrists. Completes appropriate/timely clinical documentation, case management, coordination of support services and care with other Health and Wellness offices and offices throughout the University.
Clinical Supervision (for licensed applicants only): Provides supervision and training for doctoral interns, practicum student trainees, and graduate assistants. Monitors client welfare while providing observation, feedback and support to enhance the supervisee's clinical skills and encourage their professional growth and development. Provides ethical guidance and support to supervisee(s) for challenging situations.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for outreach events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A PhD or PsyD in Psychology is required.
A minimum of two years of experience is required.
Experience with crisis intervention and providing clinical services to culturally diverse client population is required.
Experience providing services to college students in a college setting is strongly preferred.
Experience with brief and short-term models of psychotherapy is also preferred.
Experience supervising graduate student mental health trainees is preferred.
Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Texas is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be able to conduct risk assessments and manage potentially high-risk clients.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments and student groups.
Candidate adherence to legal and ethical principles associated with the field and strong diagnostic/case conceptualization skills are essential.
Candidate must possess the ability to effectively engage audiences in presentations.
Candidate commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations and in one's own ongoing development of multicultural competence as a professional and the ability to work with a wide range of presenting concerns is necessary.
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Candidate familiarity with electronic medical record systems is strongly preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The mission of the SMU Health Service is to provide quality, caring, cost effective and convenient ambulatory healthcare and health education services in association with other university departments that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance academic productivity leading to satisfying and rewarding college experiences.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Staff Psychologist is responsible for providing mental health services to currently enrolled students at SMU. Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, this position provides direct and indirect clinical services, including initial assessments, individual and group therapy, drop in and crisis intervention, outreach education/programming, and consultation to faculty/staff, students, family members, and others. This position also provides supervision of graduate student trainees. The staff psychologist works collaboratively with professional colleagues and departments in the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Duties - Direct Care: Provides assessment, individual and group counseling, drop-in and crisis intervention, and referrals during business hours. Utilizes goal-oriented approaches to treatment that are culturally competent and evidence-based. Creates a warm/welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected. Provides both virtual and in-person therapy.
Outreach: Provides outreach education to the university community on focused on topics related to mental health and self-care. Collaborates with campus partners to provide programming for support of students outside the clinic, such as participation in orientation or population-specific skills trainings.
Committee Involvement: Participates on relevant committees and/or teams that have the mission of promoting health and wellness in regards to mental health, substance abuse, and/or sexual assault and relationship violence. Serves on internal and university-wide committees in keeping with areas of expertise and interest. Participates in departmental meetings and activities.
Professional Development: Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities. Works to remain up to date in the literature on the needs of college and professional students, fellows and trainees; researches and executes evidence-based strategies and interventions targeted toward this population.
Clinical Duties - Indirect Care: Consults regarding mental health issues and students of concern with faculty/staff, students, and family/friends. Collaborates/coordinates care with treating psychiatrists. Completes appropriate/timely clinical documentation, case management, coordination of support services and care with other Health and Wellness offices and offices throughout the University.
Clinical Supervision (for licensed applicants only): Provides supervision and training for doctoral interns, practicum student trainees, and graduate assistants. Monitors client welfare while providing observation, feedback and support to enhance the supervisee's clinical skills and encourage their professional growth and development. Provides ethical guidance and support to supervisee(s) for challenging situations.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for outreach events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A PhD or PsyD in Psychology is required.
A minimum of two years of experience is required.
Experience with crisis intervention and providing clinical services to culturally diverse client population is required.
Experience providing services to college students in a college setting is strongly preferred.
Experience with brief and short-term models of psychotherapy is also preferred.
Experience supervising graduate student mental health trainees is preferred.
Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Texas is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be able to conduct risk assessments and manage potentially high-risk clients.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments and student groups.
Candidate adherence to legal and ethical principles associated with the field and strong diagnostic/case conceptualization skills are essential.
Candidate must possess the ability to effectively engage audiences in presentations.
Candidate commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations and in one's own ongoing development of multicultural competence as a professional and the ability to work with a wide range of presenting concerns is necessary.
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Candidate familiarity with electronic medical record systems is strongly preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introduction
The University of Mount Union invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who will report to Gregory L. King, 14th president of the University.
A private institution founded in 1846, Mount Union offers a variety of rigorous and relevant academic programs that are grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s nearly 2,100 students can select from 45 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors, including recent additions in engineering, nursing, and data science. In addition, eight graduate programs are offered in fields such as physician assistant studies, physical therapy, education, and business, with additions in nursing and occupational therapy slated to begin in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student- faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. Mount Union’s robust curriculum is delivered in-person and online by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. Of our 126 full-time faculty members, 58% are tenured, and 21% are on tenure track.
Mount Union and its programs have been recognized regionally and nationally for quality and value. Our undergraduate nursing (Nurse.org, 2023) and sport business (Bachelor’s Degree Center, 2023) programs have been ranked #1 in Ohio. Among graduate programs, Mount Union was tied for the top spot in a listing of the Best Private Institutions for Online Master of Education programs and tied for 2nd in a ranking of the Best Physician Assistant Program in Ohio (both by US News, 2023). Athletically, Mount Union has been ranked as the top Ohio Athletic Conference School and 20th in all of Division III in the 2022-2023 LEARFIELD Director’s Cup Standings. As an institution, the University is ranked #18 for Best Value and #30 overall in the Midwest Regional Universities category (US News, 2022-2023) and was named the Best Small Employer in Ohio (Forbes, 2023).
Over the past two decades, Mount Union has invested more than $200 million in the construction and renovation of modern facilities, including a natural sciences building, recreation center, apartment-style housing, a health and medical sciences facility, a performing arts center, a business and engineering building, a football coaching center, and an esports and golf facility. The institution’s commitment to diversity has resulted in a newly-constructed center for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the appointment of a dedicated chief diversity officer.
The University features a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience, offering an array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study.
A strong commitment to financial stewardship has resulted in 68 consecutive years of balanced financial operations on campus. The University’s endowment is in excess of $165 million.
The Ideal Candidate
The VPAA serves as a key pillar in the University’s structure, ensuring the support and facilitation that underlies delivery of forward-thinking, high-quality academic programming. This approach enriches the learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
The VPAA also serves as the chief academic officer of the University and thus assumes responsibility for Mount Union’s educational mission and academic program. In fulfilling this role, the VPAA serves as the leader and advocate for Mount Union’s academic programs and faculty. This individual is also a key member of the President’s Council and the chief liaison officer to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. In addition to overseeing all academic programs, the VPAA oversees key administrative areas, including the Library; the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; the Office of the University Registrar, including digital learning and design; the Digital, Written, and Oral Communication Center; the Center for Faculty Development; the Spectrum Education Center; the Center for Global Education; and the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
The VPAA position invites a candidate whose education, experience, and accomplishments have prepared them for contemporary institutional leadership challenges and opportunities. These include the following attributes:
Values-centered leadership that accentuates values consistent with aims established by the University of Mount Union, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, transparency, integrity, service, and fairness in their work.
A community-engaged leader comfortable in a small campus setting, who desires and appreciates frequent interaction with faculty, staff, and students; actively participates in community life; and is committed to being visible and accessible both on and off campus.
An accomplished academic leader who is energized by Mount Union’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship, capable of working with the University’s strategic initiatives, and committed to building a graduate culture on campus.
A clear communicator who has the skills to work effectively in one-on-one settings and in small and large groups, and who is able to serve as an effective public spokesperson for the academic program and the University, both on and off campus.
A student of higher education who has developed a broad knowledge base regarding recent trends and challenges facing higher education, and who is creative in understanding market need, digital innovation, accessibility, and academic program possibilities.
An effective relationship-builder and decision-maker who understands the process of building consensus around ideas and courses of action – one who listens carefully and considers diverse viewpoints, and who is then able to make clear and timely decisions.
An astute financial manager capable of careful financial planning and analysis, budget development, priority setting, and resource allocation, and assuring accountability.
Roles and Responsibilities
The ideal VPAA candidate will:
Foster a civil and collegial environment that encourages effective teaching, professional development, scholarship, and service
Guide the college’s academic program and initiatives
Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, community partners, educational entities, and legislative bodies
Foster intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative academic programming
Champion access, diversity, and intercultural competence for an inclusive campus
Lead and inspire faculty with high standards of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship
Develop proactive external partnerships to promote the University’s academic goals, student recruitment, and fundraising
Lead academic budget planning to optimize revenues and contain expenses
Coordinate the evaluation of faculty for tenure, promotion, and continuation and, when necessary, collaborate with relevant faculty committees and administrative offices to devise well-structured plans for corrective action or dismissal
Align academic resources with the mission of the University
Establish and meet quantitative metrics for continuous quality improvement in all academic areas
Through the shared governance structure, participate in an ongoing assessment of the academic organizational design with the goal of meeting current and future demands
The Process of Candidacy
To apply, visit the Employment Page on the Mount Union website. Candidates are asked to submit electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF:
(1) a letter of interest that directly addresses the leadership opportunities outlined in the profile above,
(2) a curriculum vita or resume, and
(3) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. References will not be contacted without first securing the permission of the candidate.
A review of candidates will begin on October 16, 2023.
Additional information about the University of Mount Union may be found on the Mount Union website.
The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information, in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now, or may hereafter be, required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560.
Co-Chairs of the VPAA Search Committee: Marci Craig, Director of Human Resources, and Sheryl Holt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the PT Program
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4577200
Full Time
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introduction
The University of Mount Union invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who will report to Gregory L. King, 14th president of the University.
A private institution founded in 1846, Mount Union offers a variety of rigorous and relevant academic programs that are grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s nearly 2,100 students can select from 45 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors, including recent additions in engineering, nursing, and data science. In addition, eight graduate programs are offered in fields such as physician assistant studies, physical therapy, education, and business, with additions in nursing and occupational therapy slated to begin in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student- faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. Mount Union’s robust curriculum is delivered in-person and online by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. Of our 126 full-time faculty members, 58% are tenured, and 21% are on tenure track.
Mount Union and its programs have been recognized regionally and nationally for quality and value. Our undergraduate nursing (Nurse.org, 2023) and sport business (Bachelor’s Degree Center, 2023) programs have been ranked #1 in Ohio. Among graduate programs, Mount Union was tied for the top spot in a listing of the Best Private Institutions for Online Master of Education programs and tied for 2nd in a ranking of the Best Physician Assistant Program in Ohio (both by US News, 2023). Athletically, Mount Union has been ranked as the top Ohio Athletic Conference School and 20th in all of Division III in the 2022-2023 LEARFIELD Director’s Cup Standings. As an institution, the University is ranked #18 for Best Value and #30 overall in the Midwest Regional Universities category (US News, 2022-2023) and was named the Best Small Employer in Ohio (Forbes, 2023).
Over the past two decades, Mount Union has invested more than $200 million in the construction and renovation of modern facilities, including a natural sciences building, recreation center, apartment-style housing, a health and medical sciences facility, a performing arts center, a business and engineering building, a football coaching center, and an esports and golf facility. The institution’s commitment to diversity has resulted in a newly-constructed center for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the appointment of a dedicated chief diversity officer.
The University features a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience, offering an array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study.
A strong commitment to financial stewardship has resulted in 68 consecutive years of balanced financial operations on campus. The University’s endowment is in excess of $165 million.
The Ideal Candidate
The VPAA serves as a key pillar in the University’s structure, ensuring the support and facilitation that underlies delivery of forward-thinking, high-quality academic programming. This approach enriches the learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
The VPAA also serves as the chief academic officer of the University and thus assumes responsibility for Mount Union’s educational mission and academic program. In fulfilling this role, the VPAA serves as the leader and advocate for Mount Union’s academic programs and faculty. This individual is also a key member of the President’s Council and the chief liaison officer to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. In addition to overseeing all academic programs, the VPAA oversees key administrative areas, including the Library; the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; the Office of the University Registrar, including digital learning and design; the Digital, Written, and Oral Communication Center; the Center for Faculty Development; the Spectrum Education Center; the Center for Global Education; and the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center.
The VPAA position invites a candidate whose education, experience, and accomplishments have prepared them for contemporary institutional leadership challenges and opportunities. These include the following attributes:
Values-centered leadership that accentuates values consistent with aims established by the University of Mount Union, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, transparency, integrity, service, and fairness in their work.
A community-engaged leader comfortable in a small campus setting, who desires and appreciates frequent interaction with faculty, staff, and students; actively participates in community life; and is committed to being visible and accessible both on and off campus.
An accomplished academic leader who is energized by Mount Union’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship, capable of working with the University’s strategic initiatives, and committed to building a graduate culture on campus.
A clear communicator who has the skills to work effectively in one-on-one settings and in small and large groups, and who is able to serve as an effective public spokesperson for the academic program and the University, both on and off campus.
A student of higher education who has developed a broad knowledge base regarding recent trends and challenges facing higher education, and who is creative in understanding market need, digital innovation, accessibility, and academic program possibilities.
An effective relationship-builder and decision-maker who understands the process of building consensus around ideas and courses of action – one who listens carefully and considers diverse viewpoints, and who is then able to make clear and timely decisions.
An astute financial manager capable of careful financial planning and analysis, budget development, priority setting, and resource allocation, and assuring accountability.
Roles and Responsibilities
The ideal VPAA candidate will:
Foster a civil and collegial environment that encourages effective teaching, professional development, scholarship, and service
Guide the college’s academic program and initiatives
Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, community partners, educational entities, and legislative bodies
Foster intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative academic programming
Champion access, diversity, and intercultural competence for an inclusive campus
Lead and inspire faculty with high standards of teaching, advising, service, and scholarship
Develop proactive external partnerships to promote the University’s academic goals, student recruitment, and fundraising
Lead academic budget planning to optimize revenues and contain expenses
Coordinate the evaluation of faculty for tenure, promotion, and continuation and, when necessary, collaborate with relevant faculty committees and administrative offices to devise well-structured plans for corrective action or dismissal
Align academic resources with the mission of the University
Establish and meet quantitative metrics for continuous quality improvement in all academic areas
Through the shared governance structure, participate in an ongoing assessment of the academic organizational design with the goal of meeting current and future demands
The Process of Candidacy
To apply, visit the Employment Page on the Mount Union website. Candidates are asked to submit electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF:
(1) a letter of interest that directly addresses the leadership opportunities outlined in the profile above,
(2) a curriculum vita or resume, and
(3) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. References will not be contacted without first securing the permission of the candidate.
A review of candidates will begin on October 16, 2023.
Additional information about the University of Mount Union may be found on the Mount Union website.
The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information, in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now, or may hereafter be, required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560.
Co-Chairs of the VPAA Search Committee: Marci Craig, Director of Human Resources, and Sheryl Holt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the PT Program
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4577200
The https://humsci.stanford.edu/ is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Department/Program Description: https://taps.stanford.edu/. The integration of the practical knowledge of theater-making with the humanistic knowledge of the history and theory of performance is central to our department's vision. At TAPS, theory and practice are inextricably linked and mutually reinforcing. We prepare our students to become scholar-artists fluent in both of these languages.
Position Summary: The Department of Theater and Performance Studies is seeking a Production Manager. The Production Manager will work under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations. The Production Manager will collaborate with faculty, lecturers, visiting artists, students, and staff to produce six full productions per academic year and a number of other events in three buildings. Additionally, the Production Manager will liaise with the larger Stanford community in regards to the use of TAPS spaces and facilities. Core tasks include financial management, HR, scheduling, information management, and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate must possess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a team-based and customer-focused mindset. It is critical that the person in this position exhibit sound judgment and decision-making, effective written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, and respectful relationship management. They must also exhibit a strong desire to learn new and unfamiliar business topics, policies, and procedures as they relate to Production Management – the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing and exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
Serve as project manager of multiple activities; scope out project tasks/team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones.
Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality, multi‐faceted events and productions.
Take responsibility for the production of three Main Stage and three Developmental Series productions per academic year.
Support students in capstone projects and voluntary student organization projects, and support faculty in end-of-quarter performances and other single evening events.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.
Act as department representative at cross‐departmental project meetings.
Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports.
Work cross‐departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets.
Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off‐campus and on‐campus venues.
Oversee registration strategy and logistics.
May hire and oversee support staff, students, and contingent event staff.
Train and supervise junior event planners in proper execution and implementation of events.
Other duties may also be assigned.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Superior project and event management skills.
Ability to manage a diverse team of continuing and contingent staff, holding them to deadlines and the highest quality output.
Demonstrated experience with financial management of complex event budgets requiring excellent analytical skills.
Extreme attention to detail and deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows.
Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
Demonstrated high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in theater or related subject.
An understanding of or experience in theatrical production.
Experience in large institutions such as universities.
As a department dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek a candidate with advanced experience engaging marginalized communities, intersectionality, and critical awareness of systemic oppression.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require working evenings and weekends.
The expected pay range for this position is $74,000 to $117,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/sweeteners empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you.Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun.Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply: https://apptrkr.com/4542702
Full Time
The https://humsci.stanford.edu/ is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Department/Program Description: https://taps.stanford.edu/. The integration of the practical knowledge of theater-making with the humanistic knowledge of the history and theory of performance is central to our department's vision. At TAPS, theory and practice are inextricably linked and mutually reinforcing. We prepare our students to become scholar-artists fluent in both of these languages.
Position Summary: The Department of Theater and Performance Studies is seeking a Production Manager. The Production Manager will work under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations. The Production Manager will collaborate with faculty, lecturers, visiting artists, students, and staff to produce six full productions per academic year and a number of other events in three buildings. Additionally, the Production Manager will liaise with the larger Stanford community in regards to the use of TAPS spaces and facilities. Core tasks include financial management, HR, scheduling, information management, and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate must possess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a team-based and customer-focused mindset. It is critical that the person in this position exhibit sound judgment and decision-making, effective written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, and respectful relationship management. They must also exhibit a strong desire to learn new and unfamiliar business topics, policies, and procedures as they relate to Production Management – the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing and exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
Serve as project manager of multiple activities; scope out project tasks/team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones.
Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality, multi‐faceted events and productions.
Take responsibility for the production of three Main Stage and three Developmental Series productions per academic year.
Support students in capstone projects and voluntary student organization projects, and support faculty in end-of-quarter performances and other single evening events.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.
Act as department representative at cross‐departmental project meetings.
Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports.
Work cross‐departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets.
Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off‐campus and on‐campus venues.
Oversee registration strategy and logistics.
May hire and oversee support staff, students, and contingent event staff.
Train and supervise junior event planners in proper execution and implementation of events.
Other duties may also be assigned.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Superior project and event management skills.
Ability to manage a diverse team of continuing and contingent staff, holding them to deadlines and the highest quality output.
Demonstrated experience with financial management of complex event budgets requiring excellent analytical skills.
Extreme attention to detail and deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows.
Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
Demonstrated high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in theater or related subject.
An understanding of or experience in theatrical production.
Experience in large institutions such as universities.
As a department dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek a candidate with advanced experience engaging marginalized communities, intersectionality, and critical awareness of systemic oppression.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require working evenings and weekends.
The expected pay range for this position is $74,000 to $117,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/sweeteners empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you.Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun.Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply: https://apptrkr.com/4542702
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, USA
Executive Director (0547U) - Jacobs Design Institute About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/guiding-values-and-principles, our https://diversity.berkeley.edu/principles-community, and https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit https://hr.berkeley.edu/grow.
Departmental Overview
Made possible by a $20-million commitment from the Paul and Stacy Jacobs Foundation, Berkeley Engineering launched the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at the Clinton Global Initiative in June 2013. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation expands the role of design in undergraduate and masters level engineering education at the University of California, Berkeley. As the Institute works to further its mission of educating leading innovators at the intersection of design and technology, it provides students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to work in interdisciplinary teams to address real societal issues. Students are challenged to approach the entire cycle of design, from identifying user needs to rapid prototyping to commercialization and manufacturing, from an integrated vantage point. We accomplish these goals through a suite of offerings that include curricular, co-curricular and public programs.
Core programs within the Jacobs Institute include:
• the Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation, an undergraduate certificate offered in partnership with the Haas School of Business, College of Letters & Science, and College of Environmental Design; • a curriculum of 6-8 design-focused courses offered fall, spring and summer, for which the Institute recruits lecturers and faculty; • a maker space staffed by professional and student workers which is accessed by 1200+ students each semester; • mentorship and co-curricular programming for students, such as the Innovation Catalyst grants program, and career/professional development programs; • supporting 15+ design and innovation courses from campus departments, 35+ clubs and 5+ DeCals each semester by offering access to high-quality teaching, meeting and event space; • public events and speaker series; • a professional Master of Design degree, offered in partnership with the College of Environmental Design and housed within the Jacobs Institute; and • partnerships with companies and international universities.
The Jacobs Institute is housed in Jacobs Hall, a 24,000 square foot building equipped with design studios and equipment rooms featuring the latest in digital fabrication technologies.
• The Executive Director reports to the Faculty Director of the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (JIDI) and is responsible for all operations of the Institute, including the following: Oversight and assessment of a dynamic portfolio of educational programs, activities, services, and events and ensuring the continued success and growth of all offerings within the Institute. • Management and oversight of the Institute's financial and resource allocations, including the appropriate staffing, budget planning, and administrative infrastructure. This includes formulating goals, developing strategies, policies, and procedures, and directing program resources that maximize contributions to the missions of the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, the College of Engineering, and the University of California, Berkeley. • Initiation, development and sustaining of internal and external partnerships to integrate JIDI, its efforts and impact into the broader University, education, and professional landscapes. • Administrative management and coordination of the Institute's governance, including the Jacobs Executive Committee and advisory groups, such as the Industry Advisory Board. • Representation as spokesperson for the Institute within the University and to the general public. • Participation in the identification, cultivation, proposal development and stewardship of current and potential funders. • Participation in the identification, proposal development and support of funding opportunities. Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 25, 2023 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
60% Institute Management and Academic Administration
• Directs and administers the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (JIDI) with complete administrative and programmatic responsibility. • Supports the JIDI faculty leadership and Executive Committee in defining, developing and implementing the Institute's vision, mission and agenda. • Oversees the development of programs and operations that advance the strategic mission and vision of JIDI, working closely with faculty leadership and in coordination with other campus units. • In collaboration with the Jacobs Faculty Director and Executive Committee, ensures the operational and educational effectiveness of the JIDI programs, facilities and student services, including: the Master of Design degree program, DES INV undergraduate course offerings, co-curricular and career programming, technical labs and makerspaces, student showcases, and public events. • Leads the JIDI staff, with direct reports in technical, operational and administrative roles. • Recruits lecturers and implements policies related to academic hires, student employees and course budget allocations. Oversees academic personnel hiring for JIDI undergraduate and graduate courses (DES INV courses, etc.) and non-credit workshops. • Directs space usage of Jacobs Hall, including technical facilities, working closely with Jacobs Technical Lab Director (who serves as building manager) and in collaboration with faculty directors and leadership, and COE facilities team. Develops and implements policies to align space usage with the mission and priorities of the institute. • Assesses program effectiveness, and recommends changes to program content, policies and procedures accordingly. Oversees data collection, reporting, and metrics for key institute activities. • Proactively engages with departments in College of Engineering and across campus tofoster interdisciplinary collaboration. • Advises faculty leadership on issues (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning) that impact the achievement of the Institute's objectives.
20% Financial and Resource Management
• Plans, directs, and controls Jacobs Institute budget, personnel, facilities and other resources. • Partners with the Jacobs staff directors (including Senior Director of External Affairs, Director of Academic Affairs, and the Technical Lab Director) on the development of new programs; providing support on staffing, financial models and budgets. • Works collaboratively with the College of Engineering on all matters related to academic and staff personnel, development activities, and financial/business administration.
10% Fundraising & Development
• Actively works to identify and develop funding opportunities for the Institute - including grants, revenue generating programs, and sponsored programs. • Identifies gift opportunities, and proactively collaborates with the College of • Engineering Development Office and University Relations to share these opportunities with potential donors. • Works with the College of Engineering to liaise and cultivate JIDI Industry Advisory Board. With the Senior Director of External Relations, supports the design and organization of the Industrial Advisory Board meetings. • May provide guidance to faculty leadership regarding funding, new venture development and other resource acquisitions.
10% Partnerships & External Relations
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, explores opportunities to engage government sponsors, industry partners, and international organizations. • Cultivates and builds collaborations, partnerships, and relationships with these entities. • Proactively collaborates with the College of Engineering's Industry Relations and International Office (GLOBE) to identify and develop potential partnerships and collaborations. • Tracks relevant trends in education and industry, and cultivates relationships with peer institutions. Represents JIDI at professional conferences. • Represents the Jacobs Institute in meetings and discussions across campus and with external partners and the general public. • Interfaces with press and other media, as appropriate, to promote the Institute, and provides public relations support.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and or equivalent experience. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices in an academic environment. • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. • Advanced ability for working in a multicultural environment with individuals and groups with a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, personality types and communication styles. • Highly collaborative; proven ability to work effectively across a large organization and to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. • Experience managing a cross-functional team. • Highly organized self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who works well autonomously and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. • Academic background and experience in selected area of research. • Highly skilled fundraising and/or business development experience. • Experience managing an academic budget of at least $4M. • Experience developing and implementing new programs and strategies in a higher education environment. • Knowledge of common University-specific tools, systems, and procedures.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $106,000 to $180,000. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits.
Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive."
Other Information
This role is highly interactive with our students and community. Physical presence is essential; however, within reason, we will support some flexibility with remote work within a weekly work schedule.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct policy.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4528244
Full Time
Executive Director (0547U) - Jacobs Design Institute About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/guiding-values-and-principles, our https://diversity.berkeley.edu/principles-community, and https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit https://hr.berkeley.edu/grow.
Departmental Overview
Made possible by a $20-million commitment from the Paul and Stacy Jacobs Foundation, Berkeley Engineering launched the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at the Clinton Global Initiative in June 2013. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation expands the role of design in undergraduate and masters level engineering education at the University of California, Berkeley. As the Institute works to further its mission of educating leading innovators at the intersection of design and technology, it provides students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to work in interdisciplinary teams to address real societal issues. Students are challenged to approach the entire cycle of design, from identifying user needs to rapid prototyping to commercialization and manufacturing, from an integrated vantage point. We accomplish these goals through a suite of offerings that include curricular, co-curricular and public programs.
Core programs within the Jacobs Institute include:
• the Berkeley Certificate in Design Innovation, an undergraduate certificate offered in partnership with the Haas School of Business, College of Letters & Science, and College of Environmental Design; • a curriculum of 6-8 design-focused courses offered fall, spring and summer, for which the Institute recruits lecturers and faculty; • a maker space staffed by professional and student workers which is accessed by 1200+ students each semester; • mentorship and co-curricular programming for students, such as the Innovation Catalyst grants program, and career/professional development programs; • supporting 15+ design and innovation courses from campus departments, 35+ clubs and 5+ DeCals each semester by offering access to high-quality teaching, meeting and event space; • public events and speaker series; • a professional Master of Design degree, offered in partnership with the College of Environmental Design and housed within the Jacobs Institute; and • partnerships with companies and international universities.
The Jacobs Institute is housed in Jacobs Hall, a 24,000 square foot building equipped with design studios and equipment rooms featuring the latest in digital fabrication technologies.
• The Executive Director reports to the Faculty Director of the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (JIDI) and is responsible for all operations of the Institute, including the following: Oversight and assessment of a dynamic portfolio of educational programs, activities, services, and events and ensuring the continued success and growth of all offerings within the Institute. • Management and oversight of the Institute's financial and resource allocations, including the appropriate staffing, budget planning, and administrative infrastructure. This includes formulating goals, developing strategies, policies, and procedures, and directing program resources that maximize contributions to the missions of the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, the College of Engineering, and the University of California, Berkeley. • Initiation, development and sustaining of internal and external partnerships to integrate JIDI, its efforts and impact into the broader University, education, and professional landscapes. • Administrative management and coordination of the Institute's governance, including the Jacobs Executive Committee and advisory groups, such as the Industry Advisory Board. • Representation as spokesperson for the Institute within the University and to the general public. • Participation in the identification, cultivation, proposal development and stewardship of current and potential funders. • Participation in the identification, proposal development and support of funding opportunities. Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 25, 2023 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
60% Institute Management and Academic Administration
• Directs and administers the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation (JIDI) with complete administrative and programmatic responsibility. • Supports the JIDI faculty leadership and Executive Committee in defining, developing and implementing the Institute's vision, mission and agenda. • Oversees the development of programs and operations that advance the strategic mission and vision of JIDI, working closely with faculty leadership and in coordination with other campus units. • In collaboration with the Jacobs Faculty Director and Executive Committee, ensures the operational and educational effectiveness of the JIDI programs, facilities and student services, including: the Master of Design degree program, DES INV undergraduate course offerings, co-curricular and career programming, technical labs and makerspaces, student showcases, and public events. • Leads the JIDI staff, with direct reports in technical, operational and administrative roles. • Recruits lecturers and implements policies related to academic hires, student employees and course budget allocations. Oversees academic personnel hiring for JIDI undergraduate and graduate courses (DES INV courses, etc.) and non-credit workshops. • Directs space usage of Jacobs Hall, including technical facilities, working closely with Jacobs Technical Lab Director (who serves as building manager) and in collaboration with faculty directors and leadership, and COE facilities team. Develops and implements policies to align space usage with the mission and priorities of the institute. • Assesses program effectiveness, and recommends changes to program content, policies and procedures accordingly. Oversees data collection, reporting, and metrics for key institute activities. • Proactively engages with departments in College of Engineering and across campus tofoster interdisciplinary collaboration. • Advises faculty leadership on issues (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning) that impact the achievement of the Institute's objectives.
20% Financial and Resource Management
• Plans, directs, and controls Jacobs Institute budget, personnel, facilities and other resources. • Partners with the Jacobs staff directors (including Senior Director of External Affairs, Director of Academic Affairs, and the Technical Lab Director) on the development of new programs; providing support on staffing, financial models and budgets. • Works collaboratively with the College of Engineering on all matters related to academic and staff personnel, development activities, and financial/business administration.
10% Fundraising & Development
• Actively works to identify and develop funding opportunities for the Institute - including grants, revenue generating programs, and sponsored programs. • Identifies gift opportunities, and proactively collaborates with the College of • Engineering Development Office and University Relations to share these opportunities with potential donors. • Works with the College of Engineering to liaise and cultivate JIDI Industry Advisory Board. With the Senior Director of External Relations, supports the design and organization of the Industrial Advisory Board meetings. • May provide guidance to faculty leadership regarding funding, new venture development and other resource acquisitions.
10% Partnerships & External Relations
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, explores opportunities to engage government sponsors, industry partners, and international organizations. • Cultivates and builds collaborations, partnerships, and relationships with these entities. • Proactively collaborates with the College of Engineering's Industry Relations and International Office (GLOBE) to identify and develop potential partnerships and collaborations. • Tracks relevant trends in education and industry, and cultivates relationships with peer institutions. Represents JIDI at professional conferences. • Represents the Jacobs Institute in meetings and discussions across campus and with external partners and the general public. • Interfaces with press and other media, as appropriate, to promote the Institute, and provides public relations support.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and or equivalent experience. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices in an academic environment. • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. • Advanced ability for working in a multicultural environment with individuals and groups with a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, personality types and communication styles. • Highly collaborative; proven ability to work effectively across a large organization and to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. • Experience managing a cross-functional team. • Highly organized self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who works well autonomously and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. • Academic background and experience in selected area of research. • Highly skilled fundraising and/or business development experience. • Experience managing an academic budget of at least $4M. • Experience developing and implementing new programs and strategies in a higher education environment. • Knowledge of common University-specific tools, systems, and procedures.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $106,000 to $180,000. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits.
Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive."
Other Information
This role is highly interactive with our students and community. Physical presence is essential; however, within reason, we will support some flexibility with remote work within a weekly work schedule.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct policy.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4528244
Associate Director for Accommodations
Job ID: 12809
Location: Bellevue College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Accommodations is a Full time, Exempt position that supports and leads the Disability Resource Center by providing supervision, expertise, and direction to the team and campus. The position is responsible for supervising the Accommodations Team (Testing Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services), and general support for the team along with the Director of the DRC. This position supports the college's overall mission through their work within the Disability Resource Center: We strive to create a vibrant campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, equity is promoted in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning, and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an equitable and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success. The Disability Resource Center provides disability accommodations to disabled students according federal and state law. This ensures that disabled students have equal access to all of the services and benefits of education at Bellevue College. The Disability Resource Center reports to the Dean of Student Support in the Student Affairs division. The program serves as a reference for Bellevue College faculty and staff, offering information and training in disability, disability justice related issues, and promoting inclusion in academics, the workplace, and in the community.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Position Salary Range: $65,255/year - $91,314/year
The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $71,770/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F700-207-000.pdf is eligible for overtime pay.
About The College
Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.
About the Department
The Student Support Division within Student Affairs is composed of six departments: Advising, Counseling, Disability Resource Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Multicultural Services and Benefits Hub. As a collective, the Division fosters a collaborative work environment to support students from entry to graduation and beyond.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Supervision of Accommodations Team
• Directly supervise Full time staff positions which currently include: Testing Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, Accommodations Assistants, and Alternative formats Access Specialist. • Provide daily feedback to direct reports, have regular check ins, provide formal evaluations yearly. • Manage all job descriptions, task lists, evaluations and other relevant employee documents for team. • Provide team leadership for the accommodations team, be the subject matter expert in the team on accommodations provision. • Hold accommodations team meetings. • Ensure effective communication between Accommodations team, Front Desk Team and Access Specialist team. • Bring issues, ideas and innovative practice ideas from Accommodations team to director for consideration and implementation. • Assume all responsibilities of the Director in the Director's absence.
Conduct Access Meetings and Manage Caseload
• Meet with students with a wide variety of disabilities and access barriers to determine accommodations. • Determine reasonable accommodations utilizing student self-report, professional judgement, and medical or educational records. • Appropriately document all student interactions in the MyDRC/ Accessible Information Management database. • Communicate with students regarding their accommodations, the accommodation request process, and the procedures for using accommodations. • Communicate with faculty regarding appropriate implementation of accommodations in the classroom. • Submit Concern, Assistance, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) reports when appropriate; attend CARE Team meetings when needed. • Resolve accommodation issues between students and faculty and consult with the director when appropriate. • Refer students to other campus resources using a warm handoff method. • Communicate with Conduct Officer, Title IX office, Care Assistance Resources Empowerment (CARE) team, Student Support Dean, and others regarding student situations when appropriate.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Provide access meetings and case management for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Coordinate American Sign Language (or other type) interpreting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)/ Real Time Captioning, and Video Captioning services for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Provide subject matter expertise to the campus on Deaf and hard of hearing services and best practices. • Communicate with faculty on Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and accommodations. • Provide recommendations to the Director on new services and technologies.
Invoice, contract, and budget management
• Manage all contract processes for the DRC utilizing college processes and ctcLink data management system including American Sign Language, CART/ Real time captioning, Alternative Formats and Braille services Contracts. • Process all invoices through ctcLink and inform Director for approval. • Assist other staff with any new or ongoing contracts and invoice processes. • Budget tracking of all accommodation spending with ctcLink and excel.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis • Three (3) years of experience working with Deaf or Hard of hearing people • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role and effective leadership skills • Understanding of Federal and State disability laws and policy related to higher education e.g. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Fair Housing Act, settled and current case law, Office for Civil Rights decisions and settlements, Washington Administrative Code, etc.) • Effective communication skills including ability to communicate in written and face to face formats • Strong organizational skills • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams and ability to learn new technology • Experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups including experience working with people with a variety of disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified American Sign Language Interpreter is preferred. • Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field, or commensurate experience. • Experience working in a higher education disability services office.
Conditions of Employment
Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:
Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.
Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.
Reference Check:
Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
Other Information
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance. • This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.
How To Apply
Applications received by 08/10/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.
Required application materials:
• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) • Attach a Resume • Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College • Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable
Contact:
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.
EEO Statement
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4431078
Full Time
Associate Director for Accommodations
Job ID: 12809
Location: Bellevue College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Accommodations is a Full time, Exempt position that supports and leads the Disability Resource Center by providing supervision, expertise, and direction to the team and campus. The position is responsible for supervising the Accommodations Team (Testing Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services), and general support for the team along with the Director of the DRC. This position supports the college's overall mission through their work within the Disability Resource Center: We strive to create a vibrant campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, equity is promoted in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning, and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an equitable and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success. The Disability Resource Center provides disability accommodations to disabled students according federal and state law. This ensures that disabled students have equal access to all of the services and benefits of education at Bellevue College. The Disability Resource Center reports to the Dean of Student Support in the Student Affairs division. The program serves as a reference for Bellevue College faculty and staff, offering information and training in disability, disability justice related issues, and promoting inclusion in academics, the workplace, and in the community.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Position Salary Range: $65,255/year - $91,314/year
The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $71,770/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F700-207-000.pdf is eligible for overtime pay.
About The College
Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.
About the Department
The Student Support Division within Student Affairs is composed of six departments: Advising, Counseling, Disability Resource Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Multicultural Services and Benefits Hub. As a collective, the Division fosters a collaborative work environment to support students from entry to graduation and beyond.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Supervision of Accommodations Team
• Directly supervise Full time staff positions which currently include: Testing Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, Accommodations Assistants, and Alternative formats Access Specialist. • Provide daily feedback to direct reports, have regular check ins, provide formal evaluations yearly. • Manage all job descriptions, task lists, evaluations and other relevant employee documents for team. • Provide team leadership for the accommodations team, be the subject matter expert in the team on accommodations provision. • Hold accommodations team meetings. • Ensure effective communication between Accommodations team, Front Desk Team and Access Specialist team. • Bring issues, ideas and innovative practice ideas from Accommodations team to director for consideration and implementation. • Assume all responsibilities of the Director in the Director's absence.
Conduct Access Meetings and Manage Caseload
• Meet with students with a wide variety of disabilities and access barriers to determine accommodations. • Determine reasonable accommodations utilizing student self-report, professional judgement, and medical or educational records. • Appropriately document all student interactions in the MyDRC/ Accessible Information Management database. • Communicate with students regarding their accommodations, the accommodation request process, and the procedures for using accommodations. • Communicate with faculty regarding appropriate implementation of accommodations in the classroom. • Submit Concern, Assistance, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) reports when appropriate; attend CARE Team meetings when needed. • Resolve accommodation issues between students and faculty and consult with the director when appropriate. • Refer students to other campus resources using a warm handoff method. • Communicate with Conduct Officer, Title IX office, Care Assistance Resources Empowerment (CARE) team, Student Support Dean, and others regarding student situations when appropriate.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Provide access meetings and case management for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Coordinate American Sign Language (or other type) interpreting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)/ Real Time Captioning, and Video Captioning services for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Provide subject matter expertise to the campus on Deaf and hard of hearing services and best practices. • Communicate with faculty on Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and accommodations. • Provide recommendations to the Director on new services and technologies.
Invoice, contract, and budget management
• Manage all contract processes for the DRC utilizing college processes and ctcLink data management system including American Sign Language, CART/ Real time captioning, Alternative Formats and Braille services Contracts. • Process all invoices through ctcLink and inform Director for approval. • Assist other staff with any new or ongoing contracts and invoice processes. • Budget tracking of all accommodation spending with ctcLink and excel.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis • Three (3) years of experience working with Deaf or Hard of hearing people • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role and effective leadership skills • Understanding of Federal and State disability laws and policy related to higher education e.g. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Fair Housing Act, settled and current case law, Office for Civil Rights decisions and settlements, Washington Administrative Code, etc.) • Effective communication skills including ability to communicate in written and face to face formats • Strong organizational skills • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams and ability to learn new technology • Experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups including experience working with people with a variety of disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified American Sign Language Interpreter is preferred. • Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field, or commensurate experience. • Experience working in a higher education disability services office.
Conditions of Employment
Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:
Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.
Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.
Reference Check:
Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
Other Information
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance. • This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.
How To Apply
Applications received by 08/10/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.
Required application materials:
• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) • Attach a Resume • Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College • Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable
Contact:
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.
EEO Statement
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4431078
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 07/10/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/18/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10880 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
Full Time
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 07/10/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/18/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10880 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 07/10/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 6/11/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10844 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-a88696b0ad325c4a8806a826bab23146
Full Time
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 07/10/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 6/11/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10844 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-a88696b0ad325c4a8806a826bab23146
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 06/01/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 6/4/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10752 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-d4460df116e8b545b79a371f006f3f15
Full Time
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 06/01/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 6/4/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10752 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-d4460df116e8b545b79a371f006f3f15
Director for Student Engagement and Leadership
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3939
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership position. The Director for Student Engagement and Leadership is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $68,905 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Reporting to the Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS), the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership will oversee the Student Engagement and Leadership Office and supervise a diverse team of professional and student staff within the Office of Student Affairs at Amherst College. Including the associate director for engagement and leadership, assistant director for student engagement and leadership, orientation and new student coordinator and the office manager. The Director will make strategic decisions and steward a vision and resources in ways that further Amherst College's commitment to providing all students with a transformative and unparalleled experience. The director oversees departmental operating accounts totaling over $350,000 and the AAS's account totaling over $1.2 million in student fees annually.
They will imagine and execute on new possibilities for student engagement and community building, service, student leadership, and develop systemic ways to develop, implement and assess successful student-centered policies, practices, and initiatives. The director is responsible for ensuring that the office creates programs and productions that build community, foster a sense of belonging, center wellbeing, and facilitate campus-wide discourse via organizational and leadership programs, the arts and multiple student media publications and platforms. The director is responsible for oversight of a diverse and exciting assemblage of programs, services, and spaces. Including the Keefe Campus Center, New Student Orientation, serves as the direct advisor to the Association of Amherst Students (AAS), WAMH 89.3 FM radio station, Olio yearbook, Amherst Student Newspaper, and Campus Activities Board. Additionally, supports, advises, and provides training and leadership development for a diverse group of student leaders and over 100 student groups. This position will serve as a key collaborator with a broad range of College offices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.
• Develops and implements the overall strategic vision of the office.
• Hires, on-boards, and supervises the team of professional and student staff that work for the office.
• Provides oversight, strategic guidance, and support to a dynamic team of professional and student staff that see organizations as transformative learning environments vital to the educational mission of the College, and offer students opportunities to engage as leaders that make a difference.
• Initiates all aspects of organizational planning for the Student Engagement & Leadership Office in concert with Student Affairs.
• Serves as a campus leader and subject matter expert regarding topics of student engagement, student activism, student leaders/organizations, campus climate and protest response, and regularly provides consultation and guidance related to issues management on these topics.
• Conducts organizational design analysis and planning to optimize individual and organizational effectiveness and develops staff training and development programs.
• Oversee the operating budget for the Student Engagement and Leadership Office, the allocation and spending of the Student Activities Fee, Keefe Campus Center and Powerhouse operating budgets, and other gifts or endowments specific to Student Engagement and Leadership.
• Create long- and short-term plans and evaluation of student engagement strategies and programs
Student Organization Engagement and Leadership
• Establishes effective working relationships with individuals and departments to facilitate the dissemination of information and promote supportive and helpful relationships with students, staff, and faculty, while recognizing the need for sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Develops and executes on innovative and creative ideas to promote and support leadership engagement, student development, and sense of belonging amongst the student body.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming campus experience for all students by being involved, visible, and engaged in all aspects of campus and student life.
• Centers equity, access, and inclusion frameworks in all student programming and engagement efforts.
• Continually assesses student needs and interests, as well as remains abreast of current trends and best practices in the field of student affairs (and adjacent fields) related to student leadership, engagement, identity development, civic engagement, mental health/wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Utilizes relevant data, scholarship, and student development (and other relevant) theories/models when planning and developing programs and services designed to foster and support student learning and growth.
• Maintains high level oversight of all training, advising, support with event planning, fiscal resources, budget planning, policy analysis and administrative support for the various organizations and spaces within the office.
Program Planning and Campus Partner Collaboration
• Develops and implements systems of assessing the quality and effectiveness of all programs and establishes ongoing quality improvement methods.
• Creates and implements systems to improve quality and manage risk, including staff professional development programs, regular assessments of student satisfaction, and methods for engaging with students about campus climate and the student experience.
• Leads internal and external committees and task forces related to special projects/initiatives focused on student leadership, engagement and belonging.
• Serves as campus lead for protest and demonstration engagement and response.
• Prepares reports, presentations and other related materials for CSAO/DOS and campus stakeholders.
• Represents the Student Engagement and Leadership office and the Division of Student Affairs on key campus, system-wide and external committees and task forces.
• Collaborate with the College's Conferences and Special Events office to maintain student-centered space usage and scheduling policies for student programming and event spaces
• Oversight over reservable spaces utilizing the EMS scheduling software. Including the Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, Fire Pits, etc.
• Provides oversight and ensures programming is in place for summer, holiday, winter/J-term breaks.
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration/policy or related field.
• Highly experienced in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, assessment, and evaluation in advancement of organizational goals within a complex institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, problems, and processes in an objective manner and formulate conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action, and making recommendations.
• A high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive and highly visibility issues; ability to establish and manage delicate balances that must be achieved among competing variables and interests in a diverse, and complex university environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff, including skills related to team building, coaching and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and develop trust with college students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations.
• Knowledge and applied praxis of effective models/philosophies in higher education and student affairs, and of student development theories related to leadership and engagement; sense of belonging; free speech expression; protest and demonstration response; and issues of diversity, equity and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural fluency and conflict resolution skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive issues and information.
• High level of acumen related to understanding, interpreting, and applying College regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver clear, informative, and persuasive presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong oral communication skills with ability to work effectively in group processes. Excellent writing skills to produce clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, and general correspondence, as well as to convey support and care in the wake of campus, local, national, or global incidents that impact students and the campus community.
• Experience with fiscal management, budget development and oversight of multiple fund sources, including student fees and referenda.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working with, members of African, Black & Caribbean; Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander; Chicanx/Latinx; Native/Indigenous; South West Asian & North African; Disabled; Neuro Diverse; Trans & Non-Binary; Queer; Undocumented and other historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in student affairs work, student leadership development, and or student activities/engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise with crisis management, crisis intervention and case management on college campuses.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4210329
Full Time
Director for Student Engagement and Leadership
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3939
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership position. The Director for Student Engagement and Leadership is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $68,905 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Reporting to the Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS), the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership will oversee the Student Engagement and Leadership Office and supervise a diverse team of professional and student staff within the Office of Student Affairs at Amherst College. Including the associate director for engagement and leadership, assistant director for student engagement and leadership, orientation and new student coordinator and the office manager. The Director will make strategic decisions and steward a vision and resources in ways that further Amherst College's commitment to providing all students with a transformative and unparalleled experience. The director oversees departmental operating accounts totaling over $350,000 and the AAS's account totaling over $1.2 million in student fees annually.
They will imagine and execute on new possibilities for student engagement and community building, service, student leadership, and develop systemic ways to develop, implement and assess successful student-centered policies, practices, and initiatives. The director is responsible for ensuring that the office creates programs and productions that build community, foster a sense of belonging, center wellbeing, and facilitate campus-wide discourse via organizational and leadership programs, the arts and multiple student media publications and platforms. The director is responsible for oversight of a diverse and exciting assemblage of programs, services, and spaces. Including the Keefe Campus Center, New Student Orientation, serves as the direct advisor to the Association of Amherst Students (AAS), WAMH 89.3 FM radio station, Olio yearbook, Amherst Student Newspaper, and Campus Activities Board. Additionally, supports, advises, and provides training and leadership development for a diverse group of student leaders and over 100 student groups. This position will serve as a key collaborator with a broad range of College offices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.
• Develops and implements the overall strategic vision of the office.
• Hires, on-boards, and supervises the team of professional and student staff that work for the office.
• Provides oversight, strategic guidance, and support to a dynamic team of professional and student staff that see organizations as transformative learning environments vital to the educational mission of the College, and offer students opportunities to engage as leaders that make a difference.
• Initiates all aspects of organizational planning for the Student Engagement & Leadership Office in concert with Student Affairs.
• Serves as a campus leader and subject matter expert regarding topics of student engagement, student activism, student leaders/organizations, campus climate and protest response, and regularly provides consultation and guidance related to issues management on these topics.
• Conducts organizational design analysis and planning to optimize individual and organizational effectiveness and develops staff training and development programs.
• Oversee the operating budget for the Student Engagement and Leadership Office, the allocation and spending of the Student Activities Fee, Keefe Campus Center and Powerhouse operating budgets, and other gifts or endowments specific to Student Engagement and Leadership.
• Create long- and short-term plans and evaluation of student engagement strategies and programs
Student Organization Engagement and Leadership
• Establishes effective working relationships with individuals and departments to facilitate the dissemination of information and promote supportive and helpful relationships with students, staff, and faculty, while recognizing the need for sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Develops and executes on innovative and creative ideas to promote and support leadership engagement, student development, and sense of belonging amongst the student body.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming campus experience for all students by being involved, visible, and engaged in all aspects of campus and student life.
• Centers equity, access, and inclusion frameworks in all student programming and engagement efforts.
• Continually assesses student needs and interests, as well as remains abreast of current trends and best practices in the field of student affairs (and adjacent fields) related to student leadership, engagement, identity development, civic engagement, mental health/wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Utilizes relevant data, scholarship, and student development (and other relevant) theories/models when planning and developing programs and services designed to foster and support student learning and growth.
• Maintains high level oversight of all training, advising, support with event planning, fiscal resources, budget planning, policy analysis and administrative support for the various organizations and spaces within the office.
Program Planning and Campus Partner Collaboration
• Develops and implements systems of assessing the quality and effectiveness of all programs and establishes ongoing quality improvement methods.
• Creates and implements systems to improve quality and manage risk, including staff professional development programs, regular assessments of student satisfaction, and methods for engaging with students about campus climate and the student experience.
• Leads internal and external committees and task forces related to special projects/initiatives focused on student leadership, engagement and belonging.
• Serves as campus lead for protest and demonstration engagement and response.
• Prepares reports, presentations and other related materials for CSAO/DOS and campus stakeholders.
• Represents the Student Engagement and Leadership office and the Division of Student Affairs on key campus, system-wide and external committees and task forces.
• Collaborate with the College's Conferences and Special Events office to maintain student-centered space usage and scheduling policies for student programming and event spaces
• Oversight over reservable spaces utilizing the EMS scheduling software. Including the Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, Fire Pits, etc.
• Provides oversight and ensures programming is in place for summer, holiday, winter/J-term breaks.
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration/policy or related field.
• Highly experienced in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, assessment, and evaluation in advancement of organizational goals within a complex institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, problems, and processes in an objective manner and formulate conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action, and making recommendations.
• A high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive and highly visibility issues; ability to establish and manage delicate balances that must be achieved among competing variables and interests in a diverse, and complex university environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff, including skills related to team building, coaching and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and develop trust with college students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations.
• Knowledge and applied praxis of effective models/philosophies in higher education and student affairs, and of student development theories related to leadership and engagement; sense of belonging; free speech expression; protest and demonstration response; and issues of diversity, equity and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural fluency and conflict resolution skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive issues and information.
• High level of acumen related to understanding, interpreting, and applying College regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver clear, informative, and persuasive presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong oral communication skills with ability to work effectively in group processes. Excellent writing skills to produce clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, and general correspondence, as well as to convey support and care in the wake of campus, local, national, or global incidents that impact students and the campus community.
• Experience with fiscal management, budget development and oversight of multiple fund sources, including student fees and referenda.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working with, members of African, Black & Caribbean; Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander; Chicanx/Latinx; Native/Indigenous; South West Asian & North African; Disabled; Neuro Diverse; Trans & Non-Binary; Queer; Undocumented and other historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in student affairs work, student leadership development, and or student activities/engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise with crisis management, crisis intervention and case management on college campuses.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4210329
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/7/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10723 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-5ec0aa557302b84ea2cd46b8dfa25fe4
Full Time
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/7/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10723 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-5ec0aa557302b84ea2cd46b8dfa25fe4
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 06/01/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 5/14/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10676 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-6a04351d6b16b24b983400f1dfc89e5b
Full Time
Student Success Counselor Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Student Success Counselor position will work as part of the advising team to provide academic advisement for Cal Lutheran traditional undergraduate students. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: providing one on one student advisement; facilitating group advising workshops; engaging in e-advising; developing and implementing targeted advising campaigns; and harnessing best practices in academic advisement and student success to support the University's retention and graduation goals, including assisting students in need of additional services. Representative Duties: Counsels students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans; provides information and direction for planning a program of study to help ensure that students meet their goals and graduate within an appropriate time frame. E Advises students individually and in groups regarding their academic plan and performance; implements the provisions of the academic support programs; reviews, monitors, and evaluates student progress; identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E Acts as subject matter experts for a set of academic programs; works to position the student to create a graduation plan that meets requirements for the degree; serves as a proactive agent to support students with faculty and academic departments. E Apply affirmation, support and advocacy in academic counseling and outreach, bearing in mind the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the University’s undergraduate student population. E Develop and implement data-driven campaigns, to improve student retention and graduation as well as to endure all undergraduate student groups to achieve academic success. E Initiates an intake process for all students to guide appropriate course registration, academic advising and student success. E Tracks and maintains information related to retention, attrition, and success rates of all enrolled students; identifies barriers and develops a system to identify and intervene with students with academic needs and/or difficulties; monitors students’ academic progress including analyzing reports, identifying potential areas of concern, and provides appropriate support and resources. E Conducts program evaluations for undergraduate students; prepares and records petitions to modify academic requirements; performs graduation audits; confirms degree completion and commencement participation. E Serves as a liaison between the University and the students with respect to degree requirements and student progress; responds to requests, concerns, and complaints from students, parents, faculty, campus administrators, and the general public regarding programs, services, policies, procedures, and regulations; resolves matters with confidentiality, tact, and sensitivity; expedites referrals to appropriate/responsible group. E Knowledgeable in all degree requirements and common substitutions and transfer equivalencies to support both undergraduate students and faculty. E Maintain the confidentiality of student records and other information according to FERPA regulations. E Coordinates with various offices, faculty and staff to develop specific programming to increase student success, retention, and graduation rates; provides accurate information about campus policies and procedures; serves as a campus resource through workshops, presentations, trainings; assists and participates in various events as required, including but not limited to Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, T2CLU (incoming transfer event), and Commencement. E Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position. E Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Basic courses offered by community colleges and universities. Proper course analysis and evaluation techniques. Methods and procedures of admitting and registering students. Student development theories and practices in higher education. Academic counseling and advising strategies and related best practices. Effective academic resources and strategies for student success. Collecting information, compiling data, and record-keeping techniques. Diversity, equity, and inclusion and how that impacts student success. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Organizational and oral/written communication skills. Professional communication, including usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Relevant computer software and technology, including Microsoft Office. Ability To: Self-motivate and self-direct. Establish and maintain cooperative, professional, positive, and effective working relationships. Process and maintain highly confidential information. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Practice confidentiality and professionalism in all modes of communication. Evaluate, solve problems, and adopt an effective course of action. Make interpretive judgments quickly and accurately regarding academic matters. Apply University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations appropriately. Execute program services according to department standards. Explain all aspects of the academic requirements. Prepare and interpret comprehensive statistical reports. Develop activities, presentations, handouts, forms, and other relevant communication. Work with a diverse population of students and campus affiliates. Perform multiple projects simultaneously involving people and paperwork. Organize work to meet timelines. Operate a computer and basic office equipment. Learn and utilize work-related software programs. Communicate clearly and effectively. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in a related field and one year of internship or professional experience in higher education admissions, academic advising, student counseling, transcript evaluations, or other student services areas. Three years of relevant experience will substitute for a master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field and three years of professional experience working directly with undergraduate college students in individual and group settings. Licenses and Other Requirements: Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions; multiple projects with ongoing and various deadlines; collaboration with members in the campus community; contact with complacent, struggling, and/or dissatisfied individuals; public speaking for workshops and events; possible duties in evenings, weekends, or holidays. Posting Number: Staff002402022 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 06/01/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 04/21/2023 Close Date: 5/14/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10676 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-6a04351d6b16b24b983400f1dfc89e5b