Senior Director of STEAM Educational Programs

Etats-Unis
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CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer, the Senior Director of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Educational Programs provides overall leadership and administration of the HSI STEAM education programming with CSU, regional, and CSUN partners. This campus leader develops, implements, and invests in growing promising practices that accelerate educational equity and innovation, leverage technology and collaborations with educational, community, and industry partners, and catalyze leveraging technology to scale, elevate and share promising practices in STEAM education to activate talent and build a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

  • Oversees all aspects of grant development and administration, including developing a call for proposals, implementing a grant application process, developing and managing an external grant review process, facilitating technical assistant sessions for prospective applicants, transitioning awardees to the post-award contracting process, ensuring regular communications and administration of contract terms, implementing grantee reporting, facilitating access to ongoing professional development opportunities and thought partners for grantees, elevating and sharing best practices, and leading a community of practice across the CSU.
  • Manages the day-to-day programmatic and fiscal operations for regional STEAM education programs and HSI Community Grant recipients and is responsible for effectively budgeting and managing program resources, achieving associated milestones, leading strategic planning and continuous improvement, and overseeing project effectiveness.
  • As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Public Policy & Administration, Education, STEM, or related field.
  • A record of at least five (5) years of progressive and successful experience in P-20 education administration, public sector leadership and/or non-profit management.
  • Professional experience in grant administration and/or project management including evaluation oversight.
  • Professional experience advancing institutional or organizational transformation initiatives, and equity centered student success initiatives.
  • Experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with multiple educational, public, governmental and community organizations.
  • Knowledge of barriers that limit participation for racially minoritized and first-generation students in higher education.
  • Outstanding facilitation and interpersonal communication skills including diplomacy, inclusion, listening, and consensus building to inform the decision-making process.
  • A strong record of commitment to and cultivation of equity, inclusion and student success and deep appreciation for the richly diverse student population that CSUN (and HSIs) serve.
  • Position involves frequent travel, use of technology, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing national, statewide, regional or campus wide programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students and communities.
  • Track record of successfully managing large scale complex projects with an institution-wide, regional, statewide or national impact and strategic activities around a shared vision for success.
  • Experience working with higher education institutions.
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills and the ability to convey complex data, information and concepts in accessible terms for a range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and integrating educational equity, access and STEM initiatives.
  • A high level of energy, focus and the capacity to effectively partner with a broad range of constituents.
  • Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team and the willingness to serve as a motivator and mentor to staff while achieving goals.
  • Knowledge of IRB approvals and analytical tools to track and quantify equity outcomes.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

  • Knowledge of barriers that limit participation for racially minoritized and first-generation students in higher education and STEM/STEAM pathways.
  • Knowledge of analytical tools to track and quantify equity outcomes.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with P-20 educational and community organizations.
  • Outstanding facilitation and interpersonal communication skills including diplomacy, inclusion, listening, and consensus building to inform the decision-making process.
  • Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
  • Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
  • Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

  • Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
  • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $140,000 – $150,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information

  • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  • The person holding this position may be considered a ‘limited 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.
  • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
  • This position is a « designated position » in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
  • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: progressive and successful experience in P-20 education administration, public sector leadership and/or non-profit management.
  • Professional experience in grant administration and/or project management including evaluation oversight.
  • Professional experience advancing institutional or organizational transformation initiatives, and equity centered student success initiatives.
  • Experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with multiple educational, public, governmental and community organizations.
  • Knowledge of barriers that limit participation for racially minoritized and first-generation students in higher education.
  • Outstanding facilitation and interpersonal communication skills including diplomacy, inclusion, listening, and consensus building to inform the decision-making process.
  • A strong record of commitment to and cultivation of equity, inclusion and student success and deep appreciation for the richly diverse student population that CSUN (and HSIs) serve.
  • Position involves frequent travel, use of technology, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing national, statewide, regional or campus wide programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students and communities.
  • Track record of successfully managing large scale complex projects with an institution-wide, regional, statewide or national impact and strategic activities around a shared vision for success.
  • Experience working with higher education institutions.
  • Outstanding written and verbal skills and the ability to convey complex data, information and concepts in accessible terms for a range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and integrating educational equity, access and STEM initiatives.
  • A high level of energy, focus and the capacity to effectively partner with a broad range of constituents.
  • Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team and the willingness to serve as a motivator and mentor to staff while achieving goals.
  • Knowledge of IRB approvals and analytical tools to track and quantify equity outcomes.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

  • Knowledge of barriers that limit participation for racially minoritized and first-generation students in higher education and STEM/STEAM pathways.
  • Knowledge of analytical tools to track and quantify equity outcomes.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with P-20 educational and community organizations.
  • Outstanding facilitation and interpersonal communication skills including diplomacy, inclusion, listening, and consensus building to inform the decision-making process.
  • Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
  • Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
  • Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

  • Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
  • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $140,000 – $150,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information

  • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  • The person holding this position may be considered a ‘limited 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.
  • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
  • This position is a « designated position » in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
  • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
  • Applications received through August 22, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
  • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

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