UNIVERSITY SCHEDULING AND SUPPORT ANALYST

  • Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
  • Arcata, California
  • Jul 25, 2024
Administrative Analysis and Research

Job Description

University Scheduling and Support Analyst

Academic Programs
Job # 541278


(Internal Search)

Close Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #541278) Administrative Analyst/Specialist IE, University Scheduling and Support Analyst, Salary Range: $4,379 - $7,922 monthly. Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,379 - $5,309 monthly.Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Academic Programs. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .

Position Summary:

This position is to lead, support and coordinate the academic and centralized course scheduling of the university to facilitate the efficient and effective use of student and faculty time, campus space and facilities. This role supports the creating, maintaining and integrity of the university schedule, supporting the block scheduling for first year students, maintains integrity of connections between the schedule of courses, the academic calendar as well as supports key databases which provide timely and accurate course and event information to the campus and broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling
  • Independently oversees and supports the University class schedule production. Identifies issues and refers them for correction to appropriate parties. Advises the AVP of Academic Programs on exceptions being granted to the scheduling policies.
  • Accountable to the Academic Resources Director regarding space utilization and allocation. Independently analyzes the current use of instructional space and provides recommendations regarding improvements in space utilization and resource allocation.
  • Interfacing with 25Live Optimizer, uses considerable judgment and discretion to ensure the optimal placement of classes into instructional facilities by analyzing and assessing class facility needs and scheduling class sections to match needed classroom/facility types appropriate to the size and instructional needs of the courses. Manages the academic space portion of the Student Information System and advises on using non-instructional spaces for classes.
  • Accountable for the production and publication of the Class Schedule, coordination of academic scheduling, room assignments in general use lecture rooms, and audit of class setup to facilitate student registration.
  • Coordinates with campus stakeholders to develop and publish a timeline prior to the schedule build each term.
  • Works with ASCs, the Registrar, advisors, and students to make sure schedule changes are communicated and affected student schedules are addressed and remedied, and students are contacted.
  • Utilization of software and other tools to build blocks of course schedules.


Analysis, collaboration, and support across the University
  • Works in collaboration and supports the AVP, to analyze scheduling data, identify problems, develop solutions, and recommend improvements to Cal Poly scheduling policies and processes.
  • Manages content on the website, monitors email correspondences, accountable to make updates and respond appropriately.
  • Provides course tagging and other scheduling support to measure key institutional goals (e.g. service learning, HIPs, sustainability, block schedules for FTF)


Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As written in Classification Standards:
  • Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty.
  • Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques.
  • Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
  • Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
  • Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.


As related to Major Responsibilities:
  • Experience working with a diverse population and an understanding of the dynamics of diversity in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in all levels of your work.
  • The ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies.
  • Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions.
  • Ability to work with representatives from public and private entities and handle potentially sensitive situations.
  • Demonstrated consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups.
  • Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience, involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • University administrative support experience.
  • Experience maneuvering complex relationships.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to creating an equity-focused, inclusive, student-centered culture that is committed to improving retention and graduation rates.


Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 1038
Publication Date: 7/24/2024

Advertised: Jul 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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