Job Summary  

This Associate Director of Scholarships and Academic Support Programs is responsible for managing the support programs in the College of Engineering and for the assessment of such programs and other student success initiatives. The job duties include managing the college's scholarship assignment process and serving as the college liaison to the University scholarship office, overseeing student support programs such as engineering tutoring, assessing and reporting on student success initiatives, and evaluating trends and practices to improve student success and timely graduation. The incumbent will also provide support to the engineering faculty and to the Dean's office on the assessment of academic programs for accreditation.  This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Analysis: Assist in the collection and analysis of data for the ABET and ACCE accreditation process, along with other college run programs. Participate on the COE ABET steering committee.
• College Scholarship Liaison: Coordinate with IR&A and COE Administration to collect necessary data and prepare for response to the annual ASEE national survey.
• Oversight of Academic Support and Student Success Programs: Coordinate the collection and analysis of data pertaining to student success and support programs run by the college, prepare reports and provide recommendation for improvement or corrective actions.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise the ASA II and student workers. Plans and organizes work assignments and tasks to be accomplished.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The incumbent should possess strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written/oral communication skills to convey information to non-technical audiences. The person must have the ability to work closely and collaboratively with diverse populations of students, faculty and staff. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage complex projects on a timeline and demonstrated ability to work independently. The candidate must have knowledge and skills in using computer scheduling and planning and administrative software packages. Experience working with faculty and administrators is also highly desired.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

REQUIRED: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and four years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

PREFERRED:

Masters or higher degree in a related field. Knowledge of assessment methods. Knowledge of accreditation procedures and requirements and experience using data analysis software. Valid CA Driver's License preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Engineering Student Success Center

Classification

Student Services Professional - IV

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6,320 - $9,014 per month.

Time Base

1.0   time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment  

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.