Associate Dean (Administrator III), College of Natural Sciences

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Dean, the duties of the Associate Dean for Student Success are general internal operations related to student enrollment, student success and DEI activities of the college. The Associate Dean for Student Success is a key member of the Administrative Team of the college and works closely with all members of the team. This 12-month appointment for a tenured faculty member of the college is an MPP position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enrollment management: Responsible for recruitment activities with high school and community colleges; connecting with advisors; campus visits and workshops; articulation agreements.
• Direct Science Success Center (SSC); Responsible for recruitment, training and supervising advisors and finance manager; manage SSC budget, summer and spring orientations, First Year Experience.
• Student Success: Manage and implement innovative activities to reduce DFWI rates and equity gaps and increase graduation rates; career and other workshops; co-curricular activities; Scholarship distribution leadership; summer undergraduate research; outstanding student awards.
• Administration: student grievances, add/drop and overload approvals; coordinate with ASUA, HPAC, CAPS, and CARE.
• Responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty for Natural Science courses and Director of BS in Natural Sciences; Develop the course schedule and teaching assignments, assign classroom visitations, mentor and evaluate NSCI lecturers, reviewing NSCI curriculum, and responding to student and faculty issues that arise from NSCI courses.
• Develop new programs; alternative programs and advising for pre-nursing majors.
• Space inventory and management; Keeping the CNS space audit up-to-date, tracking space usage and allocating space appropriately within the college to meet department and college needs, serving as the CNS representative on the Academic Affairs Space Committee (meets monthly), working with chairs on department-initiated proposals for renovation of classroom space, research space, and other space, serving as a liaison between departments and Facilities, ITS and other offices on space-related issues (e.g., classroom upgrades, power outages, etc.)
• Responsible for CNS activities and outcomes on student success and other strategic plan goals especially related to diversity, equity and belonging, and prepare and submit the CNS mid-year and year-end strategic plan reports, as well as any other reporting requested by the administration or dean.
• Grants liaison to COAST, ALRISE, RAISE, STEM-NET, Gardner Institute, and others; CNS strategic plan initiatives; CNS Website.
• DEI: lead DEI activities with faculty, staff and students.
• Other Job-Related Duties as assigned; represent CNS on other committees as requested; attend CNS Leadership and office staff meetings; review draft CNS policies; Assist with classroom visitation schedule.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Terminal degree in any field in the College of Natural Sciences

Required Qualifications

• Academic qualifications appropriate to appointment at least at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure as specified in the College of Natural Sciences Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership positions and administrative work at the Department or College level (e.g., Department Chair, Program Director, Assistant Dean)
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse and multicultural student, faculty, and staff population
• Demonstrated experience with personnel
• Demonstrated success in management in a department/program or college environment
• Demonstrated effectiveness with oversight and implementation of curriculum in a department/program or college environment
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across Natural Sciences disciplines
• Demonstrated management, problem-solving, and personal interaction skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget
• Innovative and analytical

License / Certifications

• Valid CA Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with tenure and promotion procedures in a department/program or college environment
• Demonstrated experience with personnel procedures and effectiveness involving faculty evaluations in a department/program or college environment
• Demonstrated effectiveness with faculty professional development (e.g., training, mentoring, and planning)
• Demonstrated effectiveness with conflict management and resolution, equity and diversity, and ethical issues involving students and faculty
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: program assessment and review, public relations/outreach, research grants and contracts, and fellowships
• Demonstrated experience in a collective bargaining environment
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting and hiring tenure-line faculty
• Demonstrated experience with creating, updating, and identifying curriculum in a college or comparable context, including stewarding curriculum through the review process
• Familiarity with PAWS, Peoplesoft and CSUSB policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12,500 per month

Classification Salary Range: $6,563 - $21,066 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

This is a full-time management (MPP) position. MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

MPP: First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by September 23, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

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.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

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.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

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 CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

Advertised: Aug 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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