Director of Strategic Initiatives/University Projects
Classification
Administrator III-Range A
AutoReqId
494374
Department
President’s Office
Sub-Division
President’s Office
Salary Range
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Appointment Type
At Will
Time Base
Full-Time
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About CSUF
Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
Reporting to the President’s Office, Chief of Staff, the Director, Strategic Initiatives/ University Projects is responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation, execution and coordination of California State University Fullerton’s strategic plan, both campus-wide and through cross-divisional interactions. The incumbent will promote the value and accessibility of higher education embedded in the strategic plan, and advance the long-term sustainability of that value through the vibrant and rigorous implementation of the plan’s identified strategies to attain plan objectives.
Responsibilities include: Manage, execute and coordinate special projects at the divisional and campus-wide level for the President’s Office;, Create detailed project plans and manage day-to-day- project activities and progress; Organize and run project meetings; Serve as a liaison between external agencies and internal administrative units and coordinate a wide range of inter-related activities of both short and long-term duration that may involve campus issues and legislative relations; Develop and coordinate strategic institutional relationships, coordinating internally-focused and externally-focused strategic campus projects;. Plan, develop and implement campus strategies for the fulfillment and realization of initiatives; Formulate action plans and provide direction in order to implement approved strategies; Operationalize tactical deployment of assigned projects and initiatives, establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others to successfully complete projects and initiatives; Anticipate and assess situations accurately and adopts effective courses of action as appropriate; Use analytical and planning skills to ensure deadlines are met, reports filed and other benchmarks of project-s/proposal progress are fulfilled; Communicate updates either verbally or in writing with project stakeholders; Participate with senior management on institutional planning; Recommend and participate in the development of University procedures; Serve as liaison with government and/or community leadership on strategic and operational matters pertaining to the specific area of institutional interest; Project solutions to a variety of problems using sound judgement and discretion; Represent the campus and its mission and values; Maintain awareness of contemporary affairs in Higher Education, as well as provide research briefings, condensing research findings into summaries, fact checking/ data-source and validation; Prepare executive summaries/ white papers covering relevant contemporary information as well as specific research as deemed necessary/ relevant, and disseminate as appropriate; Prepare and or contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, briefings, presentations and drafts of high-level correspondence on institutional and strategic issues, as appropriate; Function as a project researcher by collecting/ reviewing research for initiatives, identify objectives or other target topics and prepares briefing notes and reports; Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Advanced degree from accredited university is required with at least five years of related experience. Experience in strategic planning, as well as handling complex, diverse, large-scale projects. Familiarity with shared governance in higher education setting. Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills suited to interaction with senior level administrators. Ability to encourage innovation and positive change. Demonstrated operational and strategic leadership success. Ability to set strategic direction and design and implement effective institutional policies and programs. Skills in collaboration, managing change, and building consensus. Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts, evidence, data and other information to draw reasonable and fair conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Sensitivity and respect for diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, cultural backgrounds, disability and sexual orientation of students, faculty and staff.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.
Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Advertised: 17 Oct 2019 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2019 (9:00 PM) Pacific Standard Time
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