Executive Director – Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Center

Executive Director – Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Center

Job No: 530546
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Working Title: Executive Director, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Center

Classification Title: Administrator III

Posting Details

This posting will remain open until filled.

Applications received by the Priority Application Date of Friday, August 11th will receive priority consideration.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA), the Executive Director, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Center (ED) is responsible for all aspects of establishing and leading a central office to administer the California State University’s (CSU) Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program (ASAP). The ASAP operates on behalf of the CSU Chancellor’s Office (CO) to administer programmatic funding in support of AANHPI student success. The office is housed at the Sac State campus within the Division of Student Affairs and provides opportunities for programmatic funding in support of students in campuses throughout the CSU system.

The ED:

Provides leadership, management, strategic, and operational planning for ASAP to ensure the success and sustainability of the state-wide operation, including establishing advisory committee(s) who provide(s) input on the implementation of the program’s operations to meet expectations set by the CO and the VPSA;

Recruits, hires, and supervises all personnel, ensuring appropriate training and professional development in support of each role as it relates to the program’s plans and goals;

Develops and implements processes for outreach, training, curriculum development, capacity building, technical assistance, data gathering/reporting, and programmatic assessments;

Oversees program finances and works with the CO to oversee implementation of processes to allocate state funding and ensure timely submission of annual reports to the CO for the March 31 deadline to the Department of Finance, and the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the California State Legislature.

FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,000 per month – $13,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $ 6,250 per month – $ 20,063 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends depending on Center needs

Department Information

The California State University (CSU) has announced that the central office of its new Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program will be housed at Sacramento State. Established by California legislation and added to the California Education Code in 2022, the CSU AANHPI Student Achievement Program seeks to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success for underserved and first-generation AANHPI students and other underrepresented students. The new Sacramento-based systemwide office will receive $8 million annually from the state, much of which will be distributed to CSU campuses in the forms of grants to create culturally appropriate academic and social programming and other services. The statewide central office will also support campuses through outreach, statewide and regional trainings, and curriculum development.

https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/CSU-Establishes-Statewide-AANHPI-Student-Achievement-Program.aspx

Required Qualifications

Education:

1. Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of training and/or management experience in higher education

Experience:

• Five or more years of demonstrated experience: Directing, organizing, and overseeing departments and programs related to student services, programs, and support including fiscal responsibility for budget preparation and resource allocation
• Three or more years‘ experience managing exempt and non-exempt employees; including hiring, training/coaching, and evaluating
• Communicating with strategic partners, university leadership, regional academic institutions on partnership and initiative activities focused on serving highly diverse student populations with special emphasis on historically disadvantaged student groups
• Experience developing new programs and/or student service centers, including planning and implementing complex organizational structures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience effectively administering grant-based programs, including ensuring accountability for reporting on outcomes and providing or managing data-driven program assessment
• Ability to establish, communicate, and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse communities including students, parents, faculty, administrators, community members, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team and collaborate with colleagues across a large, complex organization to effectively plan, create, and administer one or more programs
• Ability to effectively engage with senior leadership to gain support for new or unprecedented programs
• Thorough understanding of the financial, human, and educational resources needed to provide effective and impactful student programming
• Ability to work effectively with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, auditors, and the campus community on challenging and sometimes controversial subjects
• Ability to manage program evaluation and assessment
• Ability to implement short and long-range planning
• Ability to work independently with little direction and coordinate many different tasks, determining the importance of each, setting deadlines, and completing projects accordingly
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with excellent written and oral communications

Conditions of Employment:

Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience supervising managers
2. Experience managing represented employees in a collective bargaining environment
3. Two or more years‘ experience working as a full-time employee in the California State University system
4. Demonstrated understanding and recognition of student needs and cultural/historical backgrounds to serve the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student population and what constitutes a culturally responsive campus environment
5. Experience serving as an administrator within a grant-providing organization (public/government agencies, private foundations, corporate giving programs, etc.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and Diversity Statement

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sac State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State’s 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/“ href=“https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/“>student success, https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/“ href=“https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/“>diversity, equity and inclusion, https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/“ href=“https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/“>community engagement, https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/“ href=“https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/“>philanthropy, and https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/“ href=“https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/“>campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. One variation of background check required could be a LiveScan screening, which involves submitting fingerprints at a certified LiveScan Service Center.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:
Per the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest/“ href=“https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest/“ target=“_blank“ rel=“noopener noreferrer“>CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment Policy

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
Eligibility Verification
Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: July 28, 2023 (11:45 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/530546/executive-director-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-student-achievement-center