MPN Diversity Recruiters
Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL
Our Fortune 200 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Cloud Identity Security Analyst to join its Cybersecurity organization. This position can be based in either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please carefully read before applying)
You must apply with a SINGLE merged document that includes BOTH your detailed responses to the Hiring Manager's pre-screening questions (shown BELOW) and your current resume content .
You must presently be permanently authorized (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder) to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship.
You must currently reside or self-relocate to be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
You must be reasonably qualified and comply with ALL of the above requirements to receive consideration for an interview referral to the Hiring Manager for this role.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity organization is seeking a Cloud Identity Security Analyst to assist in the application integration, security hardening, and tenant management duties of the cloud identity team.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for maintaining and advising the direction of Southern Company’s cloud-based identity providers (IDPs). Primarily, this role will focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS). Effort will be directed towards integration with cloud-based apps, hardening and risk reduction, coordination with on-premises identity, as well as connectivity with other cloud-based IDPs. Qualified candidates need to be able to interact with services vendors, align strategy and execution to increase IAM maturity, anticipate future requirements for complex environments, keep up with current security trends, be focused on results, and be a self-starter.
This role will directly support the company’s efforts to mitigate real and potential cyber threats to the company’s facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand – including critical electric and gas utility infrastructure and its privately owned telecommunications network.
Fortune 200 Company is headquartered in Atlanta and we bring energy to homes and businesses across the country. We’ve made our name as a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. We’re always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry – from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables – to help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide. Our team is critical to building the future of energy with secure, resilient, and sustainable cyber solutions.
Defend. Protect. Enable.
Job Responsibilities:
Architecture, integration, lifecycle, and future planning for Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle IDCS identity providers.
Creation and lifecycle of cloud-native identities such as Service Principals and App Registrations.
Integration of applications using cloud-native identity protocols such as SAML, Oauth, or OpenID.
Implementation of new security feature sets to address modern risks such as FIDO/Passkeys.
Triage and escalation of cloud identity issues – with the technology and with individual business partners.
Build automations where possible to facilitate repeat work or reporting within the cloud environments.
Mentoring others in the area of IAM, cloud identity, and modern authentication principles and best practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor to our stakeholders, by designing security solutions, for improved security and business enablement.
Maintain various controls to meet regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), FERC and NERC.
Monitor, forecast, and prepare for new regulatory requirements or cloud technology changes.
Aid in the development of standards and polices for the IAM program.
Enhance processes to facilitate improved operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and customer interactions.
Lead and deliver cloud identity projects in scope, on time, and within budget.
Provide expertise to assist in the development of Southern Company’s security architecture – identify areas of opportunity, research alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Requirements and qualifications:
Required :
Experience managing cloud-native identity providers, specifically Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle IDCS.
Experience with cloud application integrations using SAML or OpenID.
Experience with OAuth IDs (Service Principals), their configuration, lifecycle, and long-term risk management.
An understanding of cloud role-based access controls and their unique differences from on-prem.
Ability to leverage user dynamic risk, progressive authentication, self-service.
Knowledge of modern authentication methods e.g. FIDO, Biometrics, Passwordless.
Knowledge of cloud entitlement management and best practices.
Must pass NERC CIP & Insider Threat Protection background checks.
Desired :
Technical knowledge with the following concepts: On-premises SSO, Active Directory, Privileged Account Management, PKI
A solid understanding of IAM related protocols and standards such as: SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM, FIDO, RADIUS, LDAPS, Kerberos.
Strong verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Competency in APIs (Rest, Graph) and/or JavaScript/Python/JSON/SQL.
Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight.
Industry certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISA, GIAC, OSCP, CRISC, CCNP, etc.
Experience with information security frameworks such as: COBIT, NIST, OWASP, etc.
Familiarity with nation state, sophisticated criminal, and supply chain threats.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS (Responses Required for Interview Consideration):
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
1) Describe your previous technology background with specific focus on any identity roles.
2) What is one of the most critical risks in identity today – and how would you solve it in short order?
3) What are two ways that cloud identities are vastly different from managing on-prem identities?
4) Other than AI, what are some of the most important technology trends right now?
5) Are you a US Citizen or current Green Card Holder?
6) What are your base salary requirements. A range is fine.
__________________________________________________________________
How To Apply:
1) Please create and apply with a SINGLE (Word or PDF) merged document.
A single merged document is required for submission to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration.,
2) At the TOP of your document, copy and paste each pre-screening question and include your responses to the pre-screening questions .
You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the pre-screening questions.
3) Include your standard resume content below your responses to the screening questions.
Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
4) Click on the APPLY button or email support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com to send BOTH your responses to the prescreening questions and your resume to MPN Diversity Recruiters.
Document Creation Tips: The easiest way to create the required SINGLE document correctly is to open your existing resume file, insert a blank page at the top, copy and paste the screening questions from above into your document, add your responses to each question, and then save and email or upload the file.
Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.
Full Time
Our Fortune 200 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Cloud Identity Security Analyst to join its Cybersecurity organization. This position can be based in either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please carefully read before applying)
You must apply with a SINGLE merged document that includes BOTH your detailed responses to the Hiring Manager's pre-screening questions (shown BELOW) and your current resume content .
You must presently be permanently authorized (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder) to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship.
You must currently reside or self-relocate to be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL .
You must be reasonably qualified and comply with ALL of the above requirements to receive consideration for an interview referral to the Hiring Manager for this role.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity organization is seeking a Cloud Identity Security Analyst to assist in the application integration, security hardening, and tenant management duties of the cloud identity team.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for maintaining and advising the direction of Southern Company’s cloud-based identity providers (IDPs). Primarily, this role will focus on Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS). Effort will be directed towards integration with cloud-based apps, hardening and risk reduction, coordination with on-premises identity, as well as connectivity with other cloud-based IDPs. Qualified candidates need to be able to interact with services vendors, align strategy and execution to increase IAM maturity, anticipate future requirements for complex environments, keep up with current security trends, be focused on results, and be a self-starter.
This role will directly support the company’s efforts to mitigate real and potential cyber threats to the company’s facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand – including critical electric and gas utility infrastructure and its privately owned telecommunications network.
Fortune 200 Company is headquartered in Atlanta and we bring energy to homes and businesses across the country. We’ve made our name as a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. We’re always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry – from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables – to help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide. Our team is critical to building the future of energy with secure, resilient, and sustainable cyber solutions.
Defend. Protect. Enable.
Job Responsibilities:
Architecture, integration, lifecycle, and future planning for Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle IDCS identity providers.
Creation and lifecycle of cloud-native identities such as Service Principals and App Registrations.
Integration of applications using cloud-native identity protocols such as SAML, Oauth, or OpenID.
Implementation of new security feature sets to address modern risks such as FIDO/Passkeys.
Triage and escalation of cloud identity issues – with the technology and with individual business partners.
Build automations where possible to facilitate repeat work or reporting within the cloud environments.
Mentoring others in the area of IAM, cloud identity, and modern authentication principles and best practices.
Serve as a trusted advisor to our stakeholders, by designing security solutions, for improved security and business enablement.
Maintain various controls to meet regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), FERC and NERC.
Monitor, forecast, and prepare for new regulatory requirements or cloud technology changes.
Aid in the development of standards and polices for the IAM program.
Enhance processes to facilitate improved operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and customer interactions.
Lead and deliver cloud identity projects in scope, on time, and within budget.
Provide expertise to assist in the development of Southern Company’s security architecture – identify areas of opportunity, research alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Requirements and qualifications:
Required :
Experience managing cloud-native identity providers, specifically Microsoft Entra ID and Oracle IDCS.
Experience with cloud application integrations using SAML or OpenID.
Experience with OAuth IDs (Service Principals), their configuration, lifecycle, and long-term risk management.
An understanding of cloud role-based access controls and their unique differences from on-prem.
Ability to leverage user dynamic risk, progressive authentication, self-service.
Knowledge of modern authentication methods e.g. FIDO, Biometrics, Passwordless.
Knowledge of cloud entitlement management and best practices.
Must pass NERC CIP & Insider Threat Protection background checks.
Desired :
Technical knowledge with the following concepts: On-premises SSO, Active Directory, Privileged Account Management, PKI
A solid understanding of IAM related protocols and standards such as: SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM, FIDO, RADIUS, LDAPS, Kerberos.
Strong verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Competency in APIs (Rest, Graph) and/or JavaScript/Python/JSON/SQL.
Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight.
Industry certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISA, GIAC, OSCP, CRISC, CCNP, etc.
Experience with information security frameworks such as: COBIT, NIST, OWASP, etc.
Familiarity with nation state, sophisticated criminal, and supply chain threats.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS (Responses Required for Interview Consideration):
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
1) Describe your previous technology background with specific focus on any identity roles.
2) What is one of the most critical risks in identity today – and how would you solve it in short order?
3) What are two ways that cloud identities are vastly different from managing on-prem identities?
4) Other than AI, what are some of the most important technology trends right now?
5) Are you a US Citizen or current Green Card Holder?
6) What are your base salary requirements. A range is fine.
__________________________________________________________________
How To Apply:
1) Please create and apply with a SINGLE (Word or PDF) merged document.
A single merged document is required for submission to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration.,
2) At the TOP of your document, copy and paste each pre-screening question and include your responses to the pre-screening questions .
You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the pre-screening questions.
3) Include your standard resume content below your responses to the screening questions.
Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
4) Click on the APPLY button or email support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com to send BOTH your responses to the prescreening questions and your resume to MPN Diversity Recruiters.
Document Creation Tips: The easiest way to create the required SINGLE document correctly is to open your existing resume file, insert a blank page at the top, copy and paste the screening questions from above into your document, add your responses to each question, and then save and email or upload the file.
Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FAMILY PATHS (Oakland, CA) THE ORGANIZATION: Family Paths, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provides mental health, clinical counseling, family support services, and therapy services to low-income, multi-stressed individuals and families in Alameda County and beyond. Services include a 24-hour Parent Support Hotline, a 24-hour Foster Parent Advice Line, CalWORKs Case Management, Positive Parenting Classes, and counseling for children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and families. These services are offered primarily through contracts with county agencies that administer state and federal funds for MediCal (Medicaid), CalWORKs (TANF) and other programs that support low-income families. Mission: Family Paths strengthens family relationships by providing mental health and supportive services with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope. Vision: A safe home for every child. Values: Respect in our communications. Integrity in our actions. Compassion for our struggles. Hope for the future. Family Paths is an inclusive, caring, multicultural agency committed to serving all families regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, mental or physical ability. Dedicated to living their values, Family Paths developed Group Agreements to create a foundation of trust and collaboration and a safe space to learn and grow. To learn more about Family Paths, click https://www.familypaths.org/. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance the organization’s mission, values, and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED oversees all aspects of organizational management, including staff leadership, program delivery, fundraising, financial stewardship, community partnerships, and operational infrastructure. The ED will lead a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff including the following direct reports: Clinical Director, Family Services Director, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Management Information Services Director, Development Assistant, and Executive Assistant. The ED must be deeply committed to serving diverse, primarily low-income communities through mental health, parent education, and related supportive services. This is a pivotal time of transition for Family Paths. The ideal candidate will be an accessible, grounded, equity-driven leader who builds trust through strong communication, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the communities served. The ED will guide the organization through this leadership change with care, humility, and purpose. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic and Visionary Leadership • Partner with the Board and senior team to set organizational strategy, drive programmatic effectiveness, and ensure the conditions necessary for sustainability and growth within a complex, evolving landscape. • Oversee projections for staffing, infrastructure, and funding needs. • Formulate and administer policies and operational procedures across all departments. • Monitor and evaluate progress against goals, adjusting plans as necessary to achieve results. • Provide guidance, authorization, and support to staff to implement major initiatives. Financial Oversight • Oversee the development and management of a $7 million operating budget. • Monitor investments, expenditures, and contract compliance. • Ensure financial systems meet all regulatory requirements, and that reporting to the Board and funders is timely and accurate. Fundraising & Resource Development • In partnership with the Development Assistant and Board, lead the creation and execution of a robust fundraising strategy that is compatible with Family Paths’ primary role as a government contractor. • Identify, pursue, and secure government contracts, foundation grants, and individual donor support. • Serve as a compelling spokesperson and relationship-builder to inspire investment in Family Path’s mission. Community Partnerships & Contracts • Ensure that Family Paths fulfills all obligations under its contracts with government agencies, including reporting requirements. • Sustain and expand networks with key stakeholders in the community. • Serve as the primary liaison with governmental agencies and community partners, advocating for Family Paths and the families it serves. • Facilitate collaboration with public and private entities to develop culturally relevant and responsive programs. • Oversee contract negotiations and ensure programs meet or exceed requirements. Staff Leadership & Organizational Culture • Promote a culturally competent, community-centered workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. • Hire, mentor, and evaluate a strong leadership team, with clear succession planning. • Delegate appropriately while maintaining overall accountability for performance, policy adherence, and staff well-being. • Strengthen communication and coordination by leading cross-functional management meetings and maintaining clear internal and external communication channels. • Foster a dynamic culture of service, engagement, and learning for all employees with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Board Engagement • Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors. • Keep the Board fully informed of organizational performance, risks, trends, and emerging opportunities or challenges. • Support Board development, recruitment, and governance structures to ensure effectiveness and engagement. Facilities & Infrastructure • Oversee facility ownership, leasing, and maintenance, including the Grove Building, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and loan requirements. • Ensure that physical and technical infrastructure supports operational excellence. TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED: The ED will provide strategic direction and organizational leadership by articulating a clear vision, fostering a healthy and inclusive culture, setting measurable goals, and empowering the senior team to excel. As an emotionally intelligent and equity-driven leader, the ED will inspire and motivate Family Paths’ dedicated workforce while cultivating meaningful relationships across the broader community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to build and support high-functioning teams, coach and mentor staff, and lead through influence rather than authority. They will be a strong communicator, both in writing and speaking, with the ability to navigate conflict, analyze complex challenges, and make thoughtful, data-informed decisions. With a collaborative, community-responsive approach, the ED will advance operational, programmatic, and fundraising goals aligned with the organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will know when to step back and trust the expertise of leadership and frontline teams, and when to engage directly, modeling problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. Deeply rooted in Alameda County, the ED will bring a strong connection to the communities served and apply an equity lens to all aspects of organizational leadership and clinical practice. CAREER TRACK LEADING TO THIS POSITION: The ideal candidate will bring senior-level nonprofit leadership experience, including a successful track record in fundraising, managing risk, overseeing program budgets, guiding organizational growth, and ensuring compliance with state and federal contracts. Experience managing through organizational change is highly valued as well as the ability to lead remote and hybrid teams effectively. While a clinical degree is not required, the candidate should have experience managing clinical teams and working knowledge of clinical operations, including compliance with HIPAA, trauma-informed care, and systems impacting children and families. Familiarity with the Bay Area or similarly diverse, urban, and multicultural communities is highly valued, along with a deep understanding of working in and alongside communities that have been historically marginalized. This role will require a regular on-site presence, and the Executive Director will engage meaningfully with staff and community partners. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in clinical psychology or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for this position is $195,000-215,000. Relocation assistance, if needed, is negotiable. A comprehensive benefits package will be provided. TO APPLY: Candidates are invited to submit a resume and compelling letter of interest via Morris & Berger’s https://apptrkr.com/6400947. Please direct inquiries and nominations in confidence to: Karin Berger Stellar kstellar@morrisberger.com Managing Partner, Morris & Berger Telephone 818-507-1234 Electronic submission is required.
Full Time
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FAMILY PATHS (Oakland, CA) THE ORGANIZATION: Family Paths, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provides mental health, clinical counseling, family support services, and therapy services to low-income, multi-stressed individuals and families in Alameda County and beyond. Services include a 24-hour Parent Support Hotline, a 24-hour Foster Parent Advice Line, CalWORKs Case Management, Positive Parenting Classes, and counseling for children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and families. These services are offered primarily through contracts with county agencies that administer state and federal funds for MediCal (Medicaid), CalWORKs (TANF) and other programs that support low-income families. Mission: Family Paths strengthens family relationships by providing mental health and supportive services with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope. Vision: A safe home for every child. Values: Respect in our communications. Integrity in our actions. Compassion for our struggles. Hope for the future. Family Paths is an inclusive, caring, multicultural agency committed to serving all families regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, mental or physical ability. Dedicated to living their values, Family Paths developed Group Agreements to create a foundation of trust and collaboration and a safe space to learn and grow. To learn more about Family Paths, click https://www.familypaths.org/. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance the organization’s mission, values, and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED oversees all aspects of organizational management, including staff leadership, program delivery, fundraising, financial stewardship, community partnerships, and operational infrastructure. The ED will lead a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff including the following direct reports: Clinical Director, Family Services Director, Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Management Information Services Director, Development Assistant, and Executive Assistant. The ED must be deeply committed to serving diverse, primarily low-income communities through mental health, parent education, and related supportive services. This is a pivotal time of transition for Family Paths. The ideal candidate will be an accessible, grounded, equity-driven leader who builds trust through strong communication, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the communities served. The ED will guide the organization through this leadership change with care, humility, and purpose. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic and Visionary Leadership • Partner with the Board and senior team to set organizational strategy, drive programmatic effectiveness, and ensure the conditions necessary for sustainability and growth within a complex, evolving landscape. • Oversee projections for staffing, infrastructure, and funding needs. • Formulate and administer policies and operational procedures across all departments. • Monitor and evaluate progress against goals, adjusting plans as necessary to achieve results. • Provide guidance, authorization, and support to staff to implement major initiatives. Financial Oversight • Oversee the development and management of a $7 million operating budget. • Monitor investments, expenditures, and contract compliance. • Ensure financial systems meet all regulatory requirements, and that reporting to the Board and funders is timely and accurate. Fundraising & Resource Development • In partnership with the Development Assistant and Board, lead the creation and execution of a robust fundraising strategy that is compatible with Family Paths’ primary role as a government contractor. • Identify, pursue, and secure government contracts, foundation grants, and individual donor support. • Serve as a compelling spokesperson and relationship-builder to inspire investment in Family Path’s mission. Community Partnerships & Contracts • Ensure that Family Paths fulfills all obligations under its contracts with government agencies, including reporting requirements. • Sustain and expand networks with key stakeholders in the community. • Serve as the primary liaison with governmental agencies and community partners, advocating for Family Paths and the families it serves. • Facilitate collaboration with public and private entities to develop culturally relevant and responsive programs. • Oversee contract negotiations and ensure programs meet or exceed requirements. Staff Leadership & Organizational Culture • Promote a culturally competent, community-centered workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. • Hire, mentor, and evaluate a strong leadership team, with clear succession planning. • Delegate appropriately while maintaining overall accountability for performance, policy adherence, and staff well-being. • Strengthen communication and coordination by leading cross-functional management meetings and maintaining clear internal and external communication channels. • Foster a dynamic culture of service, engagement, and learning for all employees with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Board Engagement • Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors. • Keep the Board fully informed of organizational performance, risks, trends, and emerging opportunities or challenges. • Support Board development, recruitment, and governance structures to ensure effectiveness and engagement. Facilities & Infrastructure • Oversee facility ownership, leasing, and maintenance, including the Grove Building, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and loan requirements. • Ensure that physical and technical infrastructure supports operational excellence. TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED: The ED will provide strategic direction and organizational leadership by articulating a clear vision, fostering a healthy and inclusive culture, setting measurable goals, and empowering the senior team to excel. As an emotionally intelligent and equity-driven leader, the ED will inspire and motivate Family Paths’ dedicated workforce while cultivating meaningful relationships across the broader community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to build and support high-functioning teams, coach and mentor staff, and lead through influence rather than authority. They will be a strong communicator, both in writing and speaking, with the ability to navigate conflict, analyze complex challenges, and make thoughtful, data-informed decisions. With a collaborative, community-responsive approach, the ED will advance operational, programmatic, and fundraising goals aligned with the organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will know when to step back and trust the expertise of leadership and frontline teams, and when to engage directly, modeling problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. Deeply rooted in Alameda County, the ED will bring a strong connection to the communities served and apply an equity lens to all aspects of organizational leadership and clinical practice. CAREER TRACK LEADING TO THIS POSITION: The ideal candidate will bring senior-level nonprofit leadership experience, including a successful track record in fundraising, managing risk, overseeing program budgets, guiding organizational growth, and ensuring compliance with state and federal contracts. Experience managing through organizational change is highly valued as well as the ability to lead remote and hybrid teams effectively. While a clinical degree is not required, the candidate should have experience managing clinical teams and working knowledge of clinical operations, including compliance with HIPAA, trauma-informed care, and systems impacting children and families. Familiarity with the Bay Area or similarly diverse, urban, and multicultural communities is highly valued, along with a deep understanding of working in and alongside communities that have been historically marginalized. This role will require a regular on-site presence, and the Executive Director will engage meaningfully with staff and community partners. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in clinical psychology or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for this position is $195,000-215,000. Relocation assistance, if needed, is negotiable. A comprehensive benefits package will be provided. TO APPLY: Candidates are invited to submit a resume and compelling letter of interest via Morris & Berger’s https://apptrkr.com/6400947. Please direct inquiries and nominations in confidence to: Karin Berger Stellar kstellar@morrisberger.com Managing Partner, Morris & Berger Telephone 818-507-1234 Electronic submission is required.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Programming, Computer Science, or a related field and five years progressively responsible administrative experience including three years of supervisory experience in the information services management, systems design/architecture, data management, software applications development and support network design and management, project management, or professional IT or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. TO APPLY: Apply at https://www.govhrusa.com / with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 9, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x141, or Don Carlsen, MGT Approved Independent Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x152. For additional information regarding this opportunity - please click link: Alachua County ITS Director Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and on going are required. Position Summary This is highly responsible administrative work directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Alachua County Information and Telecommunication Services Department. This position is responsible for providing leadership relative to the management of IT professionals; hardware and software assets; and policies, processes and practices required to deliver secure and strategic business and technology solutions. This position will be accountable for the performance, support and maintenance of the business systems and IT infrastructure utilized by the county. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for supervising information technology activities, operations and functions, as well as the coordination and support of the County telephone system. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Provides strategic direction for the Information Technology Department and remains responsive to the evolving nature of technology and manages a diverse administrative and operational team responsible for technology procurement, IT department budget, project management, innovation, and infrastructure support. Provides vision to guide long-term planning for the Information Technology Department as it aligns to the County’s needs. Leads the organization in innovation and implementation of technology-based improvements and advises on technology opportunities and strategies. Advises departments on technology business strategies to improve productivity and expansion of services. Selects, leads, motivates, and evaluates IT Department staff; trains or provides availability of training; works with employees to maintain high performance or to correct deficiencies. Functions as a full member of the County's Emergency Management Service Functions. Develops, presents for approval, implements, monitors, and manages IT Department budget. Approves requests and purchase orders for departmental supplies, technology hardware and software, capital items, services, maintenance agreements and similar expenditures. May review and approve technology requisitions for other departments and offices. Develops, proposes, and implements IT Department organizational structure. Develops and implements service delivery metrics; monitors and reports effectiveness and efficiency of IT Department performance; initiates actions to support best service outcomes. Oversees and prioritizes IT Department project requests and fulfillment activities, including timeframes, schedules, milestones, staff and/or contractors’ performance and budgets. Ensures IT Department maintains compliance with the county's record retention expectations. Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable IT laws and regulations. Maintains an awareness of new trends, products, and best practices; maintains current industry knowledge through literature, affiliations, workshops, training, seminars, and conferences. Directs the development and implementation of policies relating to the County's uses of IT. Establishes appropriate standards and procedures for activities of the IT Department. Directs analysis, acquisitions, modifications, designs, and installations of major systems. Directs the selection, piloting, and assessment of new technologies, as warranted. Oversees and directs the diagnosis, analysis and resolution of problems and initiates appropriate action to correct errors, recover data and obtain maintenance. Directs the development and implementation of a Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). Ensures that the County has an annually tested Disaster Recovery Plan that includes risk assessment, planning, designated IT staff assignments and communications with stakeholders. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of emerging IT technologies and potential applications to improve County operations and efficiencies. Extensive knowledge of best practices regarding risk management, including privacy and security requirements. Extensive knowledge of firewall security technology, standards and controls, administration and knowledge of ITS security principles including system analysis, infrastructure design, implementation and maintenance monitoring. Knowledge of governmental or mid to large corporate business operations and expectations. Knowledge of current state of industry hardware, software, networks, data, telecommunications, and security. Knowledge of current Federal, State, and Local laws as they apply to information technologies. Strong project management and organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/priorities within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through processes, identify and implement process improvements and resolve complex matters. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public presentations, agenda items, department correspondences, and other required documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors/contractors, elected officials, and the general public. Ability to effectively lead, develop, and evaluate direct reports, assigned staff or work as a member of a self-directed work team. Ability to manage multiple priorities, effectively monitor performance objectives, work, and make decisions under pressure and meet all deadlines, goals and objectives as set forth. Ability to identify, assess and prioritize risks within a complex IT environment as well as develop and operate plans to manage these risks. Ability to plan, prepare, and maintain annual budgets and state and federal required documentation. Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Programming, Computer Science, or a related field and five years progressively responsible administrative experience including three years of supervisory experience in the information services management, systems design/architecture, data management, software applications development and support network design and management, project management, or professional IT or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. TO APPLY: Apply at https://www.govhrusa.com / with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 9, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x141, or Don Carlsen, MGT Approved Independent Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x152. For additional information regarding this opportunity - please click link: Alachua County ITS Director Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and on going are required. Position Summary This is highly responsible administrative work directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Alachua County Information and Telecommunication Services Department. This position is responsible for providing leadership relative to the management of IT professionals; hardware and software assets; and policies, processes and practices required to deliver secure and strategic business and technology solutions. This position will be accountable for the performance, support and maintenance of the business systems and IT infrastructure utilized by the county. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for supervising information technology activities, operations and functions, as well as the coordination and support of the County telephone system. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Provides strategic direction for the Information Technology Department and remains responsive to the evolving nature of technology and manages a diverse administrative and operational team responsible for technology procurement, IT department budget, project management, innovation, and infrastructure support. Provides vision to guide long-term planning for the Information Technology Department as it aligns to the County’s needs. Leads the organization in innovation and implementation of technology-based improvements and advises on technology opportunities and strategies. Advises departments on technology business strategies to improve productivity and expansion of services. Selects, leads, motivates, and evaluates IT Department staff; trains or provides availability of training; works with employees to maintain high performance or to correct deficiencies. Functions as a full member of the County's Emergency Management Service Functions. Develops, presents for approval, implements, monitors, and manages IT Department budget. Approves requests and purchase orders for departmental supplies, technology hardware and software, capital items, services, maintenance agreements and similar expenditures. May review and approve technology requisitions for other departments and offices. Develops, proposes, and implements IT Department organizational structure. Develops and implements service delivery metrics; monitors and reports effectiveness and efficiency of IT Department performance; initiates actions to support best service outcomes. Oversees and prioritizes IT Department project requests and fulfillment activities, including timeframes, schedules, milestones, staff and/or contractors’ performance and budgets. Ensures IT Department maintains compliance with the county's record retention expectations. Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable IT laws and regulations. Maintains an awareness of new trends, products, and best practices; maintains current industry knowledge through literature, affiliations, workshops, training, seminars, and conferences. Directs the development and implementation of policies relating to the County's uses of IT. Establishes appropriate standards and procedures for activities of the IT Department. Directs analysis, acquisitions, modifications, designs, and installations of major systems. Directs the selection, piloting, and assessment of new technologies, as warranted. Oversees and directs the diagnosis, analysis and resolution of problems and initiates appropriate action to correct errors, recover data and obtain maintenance. Directs the development and implementation of a Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). Ensures that the County has an annually tested Disaster Recovery Plan that includes risk assessment, planning, designated IT staff assignments and communications with stakeholders. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of emerging IT technologies and potential applications to improve County operations and efficiencies. Extensive knowledge of best practices regarding risk management, including privacy and security requirements. Extensive knowledge of firewall security technology, standards and controls, administration and knowledge of ITS security principles including system analysis, infrastructure design, implementation and maintenance monitoring. Knowledge of governmental or mid to large corporate business operations and expectations. Knowledge of current state of industry hardware, software, networks, data, telecommunications, and security. Knowledge of current Federal, State, and Local laws as they apply to information technologies. Strong project management and organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/priorities within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through processes, identify and implement process improvements and resolve complex matters. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public presentations, agenda items, department correspondences, and other required documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors/contractors, elected officials, and the general public. Ability to effectively lead, develop, and evaluate direct reports, assigned staff or work as a member of a self-directed work team. Ability to manage multiple priorities, effectively monitor performance objectives, work, and make decisions under pressure and meet all deadlines, goals and objectives as set forth. Ability to identify, assess and prioritize risks within a complex IT environment as well as develop and operate plans to manage these risks. Ability to plan, prepare, and maintain annual budgets and state and federal required documentation. Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Annual Salary Range: $173,971.20 - $269,672.00 First Review of Applications: April 27, 2025 Expected Start Date: July 2025
Overview of SANDAG
We exist to maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this region home. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is both a metropolitan planning organization and a council of governments, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including transportation, air quality, housing, and more.
With a $1B operating budget, 400 staff members, and a network of key community partners, SANDAG carefully tackles these regional issues with the communities we serve through a big picture, coordinated approach. One of the primary ways we plan for the future is through the Regional Plan, a long-term vision for how we will transform the way people and goods move in the 21st century. We're hard at work bringing the plan to life by delivering near-term projects, identifying partnerships, seeking funding opportunities, and deploying pilot programs.
The agency is currently focused on speeding up delivery of major infrastructure projects throughout the region. This includes stabilizing the LOSSAN Corridor from erosion along the Del Mar bluffs and relocating the tracks off the bluffs, building regional transit connections to the San Diego International Airport, and strengthening cross border travel between U.S. and Mexico by creating a new, modern border crossing—the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry. For more information, visit www.sandag.org .
Role
The Internal Controls Director will plan, direct, and manage the organization’s internal controls and process improvement initiatives. This is a key leadership position focused on strengthening the agency’s operational excellence, transparency, and responsiveness. This role is dedicated to continuously improving organizational efficiency, fostering accountability, and enhancing internal collaboration and alignment across all agency departments.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
At least eight years of progressive career development managing and administering complex finance programs and services, preferably in a public agency environment, including four years of supervisory responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in providing administrative, management, and professional leadership in overseeing internal controls programs, audits, and compliance activities, preferably for a local, regional, or state organization and ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff, while fostering a high-performing team that aligns with organizational goals.
In-depth understanding of the principles and practices related to financial reporting, audits, cash management, risk assessment, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Proven ability to assess, identify, and manage risks that could impact organizational performance, reputation, or financial health.
Extensive knowledge of modern organizational, management, and strategic planning principles. Proven ability to develop and implement short- and long-term objectives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving internal controls, and streamlining procedures to avoid duplication and gaps.
The candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation and credit history verification; periodic re-checking of criminal background and credit history will be a condition of employment
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Executive level positions:
Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
Access to an Executive Health Program
Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid parking
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review April 27, 2025. EOE.
Full Time
Annual Salary Range: $173,971.20 - $269,672.00 First Review of Applications: April 27, 2025 Expected Start Date: July 2025
Overview of SANDAG
We exist to maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this region home. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is both a metropolitan planning organization and a council of governments, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including transportation, air quality, housing, and more.
With a $1B operating budget, 400 staff members, and a network of key community partners, SANDAG carefully tackles these regional issues with the communities we serve through a big picture, coordinated approach. One of the primary ways we plan for the future is through the Regional Plan, a long-term vision for how we will transform the way people and goods move in the 21st century. We're hard at work bringing the plan to life by delivering near-term projects, identifying partnerships, seeking funding opportunities, and deploying pilot programs.
The agency is currently focused on speeding up delivery of major infrastructure projects throughout the region. This includes stabilizing the LOSSAN Corridor from erosion along the Del Mar bluffs and relocating the tracks off the bluffs, building regional transit connections to the San Diego International Airport, and strengthening cross border travel between U.S. and Mexico by creating a new, modern border crossing—the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry. For more information, visit www.sandag.org .
Role
The Internal Controls Director will plan, direct, and manage the organization’s internal controls and process improvement initiatives. This is a key leadership position focused on strengthening the agency’s operational excellence, transparency, and responsiveness. This role is dedicated to continuously improving organizational efficiency, fostering accountability, and enhancing internal collaboration and alignment across all agency departments.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
At least eight years of progressive career development managing and administering complex finance programs and services, preferably in a public agency environment, including four years of supervisory responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in providing administrative, management, and professional leadership in overseeing internal controls programs, audits, and compliance activities, preferably for a local, regional, or state organization and ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff, while fostering a high-performing team that aligns with organizational goals.
In-depth understanding of the principles and practices related to financial reporting, audits, cash management, risk assessment, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Proven ability to assess, identify, and manage risks that could impact organizational performance, reputation, or financial health.
Extensive knowledge of modern organizational, management, and strategic planning principles. Proven ability to develop and implement short- and long-term objectives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving internal controls, and streamlining procedures to avoid duplication and gaps.
The candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation and credit history verification; periodic re-checking of criminal background and credit history will be a condition of employment
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Executive level positions:
Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
Access to an Executive Health Program
Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid parking
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review April 27, 2025. EOE.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Davis, CA, USA
Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration - Academic Administrator Series (25-07)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Date Posted: March 3, 2025 Closing Date: April 21, 2025
Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2980.pdf
Position Overview
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks a highly motivated individual with an exceptional academic record to serve as Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration.
The Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration (hereafter referred to as the Vice Provost) provides leadership and advocacy for a unified University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (hereafter referred to as UC ANR) program with strong statewide, campus, and local engagement. This senior programmatic leadership position is responsible for guiding academic programs, specifically the UC ANR Institutes, Program Areas, and Statewide Programs. The Vice Provost serves as the administrative leader for these programs, with each program leader reporting to the Vice Provost. The Vice Provost uses a transdisciplinary approach to ensure that programmatic and research priorities are advanced across UC ANR through the development and efficient deployment of resources.
Location Headquarters: UC ANR Building, 2801 Second Street, Davis, California
Major Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Administration of Program
• The Vice Provost provides leadership to an academic and staff team to ensure (a) clientele needs are assessed; (b) priority program goals are developed; (c) programs are implemented; and (d) outcomes and impacts are measured and communicated. Over time, the Vice Provost strengthens and expands the delivery of ANR programs. • The Vice Provost encourages and explores new ideas and innovative changes, fosters positive transformation, and provides active, ongoing advocacy and support for UC ANR programs. • Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice Provost facilitates execution of UC ANR's mission, vision and strategic plan to establish programmatic priorities. The Vice Provost ensures that the statewide programs and institutes and the program teams are advancing UC ANR Research and Program priorities through procurement and efficient deployment of resources, including identification and pursuit of resource opportunities. • The Vice Provost initiates and facilitates enhanced communication and collaboration among programs. • The Vice Provost is responsible for program and institute personnel performance reviews and evaluations of direct reports. The Vice Provost must demonstrate effective management of personnel, including oversight, annual evaluations, merits, and promotions and work with the Vice Provost of Academic Personnel to improve staff expertise and support professional development. • The Vice Provost serves as a member of the UC ANR Program Council which advises the UC ANR Vice President on UC ANR-wide planning and delivery of programs and develops recommendations for allocation of UC ANR resources.
Administrative Policy
• The Vice Provost understands and uniformly applies UC policies; provides useful and timely feedback; takes timely disciplinary action as per UC and county policy, if necessary; and works with team members to meet deadlines for required records and reports.
Budget and Funding
• The Vice Provost helps secure resources and other support; effectively manages and equitably allocates resources among programs to address established priorities; monitors the use of resources and complies with all relevant policies; maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners to form strong support networks for UC ANR; and reports on programmatic impacts to funding partners and agencies.
Human Resources (includes Diversity, Health and Safety, and Principles of Community)
• Interpersonal Relationships: The Vice Provost listens and communicates effectively; takes responsibility for his/her own actions; motivates others; keeps commitments; and cultivates political and industry support for UC ANR. • Academic, Research, and Administrative Staff: The Vice Provost demonstrates concern for all staff; effectively manages all direct reports via personnel supervision, oversight, annual evaluations, merits and promotions, and takes appropriate disciplinary actions; makes effective use of staff expertise to strengthen the team; and invests in improving all staff expertise and supporting professional development, onboarding, and mentoring of program leaders. Direct reports include the directors of statewide programs and institutes and the program area chairs.
Advocacy and Communication
• The Vice Provost actively advocates for UC ANR program awareness and support. • The Vice Provost serves the California public by participating in activities of public agencies and organizations.
Technical Competence and Impact
• The Vice Provost contributes leadership expertise as opportunities arise, although main contribution comes from helping groups within UC ANR have focus and impact.
Collaboration, Teamwork & Flexibility
• The Vice Provost collaborates closely with the AVP, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development, and the Executive Director of Human Resources to organize the broad array of activities and efforts within UC ANR into a cohesive integrated system. • The Vice Provost works with the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development to guide UC ANR academics to address priority issues for UC ANR in collaboration with the Directors of County Cooperative Extension and the Research and Extension Center System. • The Vice Provost will perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
• Maintain a program of continuous self-improvement by participating in in-service training, seminars, workshops, work group & program team meetings, short courses, professional society meetings and other relevant opportunities.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /DEI
• Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and all University policies regarding affirmative action, including prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry or marital status. • Promote, in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the affirmative action goals established by UC ANR. • Take all measures necessary to assure that any employee or volunteer workers supervised by this position fulfill their affirmative action responsibilities. • Identify any barriers to clientele participation related to ethnicity, gender, or other characteristic of concern under the University's affirmative action policies, and take corrective action as needed to remove such barriers.
Reporting Relationship: The Vice Provost reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension (AVP). Qualifications and Skills Required Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, or related human resources programs, is required at the time of appointment. Key Qualifications
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills with abilities to facilitate and conduct group processes • Demonstrated ability to supervise academic and staff employees is required. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. A minimum of five years of experience managing multidisciplinary academic programs and the ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures are desirable. Experience in the land grant system or a structure similar to UC is highly desirable. Skills to communicate effectively in a second language are desirable. • The position requires the ability to handle complex UC ANR responsibilities with autonomy. Experience in leading a large multifaceted organization is essential, including extensive experience in management of multiple programs, personnel and budgets. Incumbent must have demonstrated exceptional organizational, people, and decision-making skills as well as planning and prioritization experience. Strong understanding of Cooperative Extension and the Land Grant mission. Extensive state and national travel are required.
Additional Requirements
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License to drive a university vehicle. • This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/ELR/Telecommuting/ flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation. • A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with California law.
SKILLS REQUIRED
To be successful requires skills in the following areas:
• The ability to exercise independent judgment to integrate resources, policies, and information to develop equitable policies and procedures is required. • The ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures is essential. • The successful applicant must have outstanding data collection and reporting skills and will set direction for continuous improvement, increasing UC ANR's reach to all California residents, and enhancing programmatic impact by building programs that lead to academic success. • Strong attention to detail, high accuracy, solid quality and sound organizational skills. • Technical Competence and Impact • The candidate should have a deep understanding of key concepts related to management and evaluation.
Communication
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral and interpersonal and information technology communication skills. Public speaking is a routine part of this position. • Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with others. Able to adapt as circumstances warranted.
Lifelong Learning
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-improvement. The ability to shift program focus as times and organizational needs change.
To be successful, an Academic Administrator requires skills in the following:
Professional Competence: All UC ANR CE academic administrators are required to demonstrate professional competence in their administrative areas. Professional competence includes participation in training activities to enhance professional development, such as administrative training, professional conferences, or workshops. Professional competence also includes activities that reflect professional standing within the administrative area, such as presenting at conferences or workshops or holding offices in peer groups.
University and Public Service: All UC ANR academic administrators are required to actively serve the University, as well as the public. University service may occur at the organization, regional, state, national, or international level. Examples of potential University service activities include serving on UC ANR or university committees, serving on Western Region or National Cooperative Extension committees, or advocacy efforts. Public service involves activities and events in which the incumbent uses their professional expertise to benefit groups or efforts outside the University. Examples may include serving on external boards or councils, participating in community events, and leadership of non-University collaborative groups.
Affirmative Action: An understanding of and commitment to UC ANR's affirmative action goals and commitments is expected of all administrators. Further, UC ANR is committed to a culture of inclusion within the organization and across all programs. The Vice Provost will ensure that outreach efforts in program identification, development, planning and delivery provide equitable service to all ethnic and gender groups comprising potential clientele. The Vice Provost will oversee outreach planning and ensure that required documentation of outreach efforts, outcomes and reporting is completed. The Vice Provost must be a champion and model for inclusive excellence in both programs and work environment.
Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action and DEI) at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/files/355228.pdf
About UC ANR
UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives. Learn more about
• https://UCANR.edu and https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucanr/About_ANR/. • UC ANR administers https://ucanr.edu/sites/StatewidePrograms/Programs/ that focus research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in integrated teams • UC ANR https://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/ help unify, communicate, and advocate for the work we do. • UC ANR UC ANR uses seven https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Divisionwide_Planning/UC_ANR_Public_Values/ to communicate how our work makes a difference to the public. • UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR's commitment to UC ANR's http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Diversity/Affirmative_Action/ • UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR's commitment to https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/Office_-_Team_Management/Diversity_Equity_Inclusion_Belonging/ • The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. • As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf Salary & Benefits
Salary: The beginning salary will be in the University of California Academic Administrator series and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding UC Academic Administrator series scales, please refer to the University of California website: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t34.pdf
If the successful candidate is currently a UCCE academic with indefinite status, the candidate will be offered the position commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications with eligibility to retain a 0% appointment in the current CE academic title and the associated indefinite status within UC policy.
Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #25-07). An in-person finalist interview may be required as part of the search process.
Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by April 21, 2025 (Open until filled) Questions?
Contact Tatiana Avoce, email mailto:tavoce@ucanr.edu
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ and the https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/287558.pdf for reference.
University of California Cooperative Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
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Full Time
Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration - Academic Administrator Series (25-07)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Date Posted: March 3, 2025 Closing Date: April 21, 2025
Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2980.pdf
Position Overview
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks a highly motivated individual with an exceptional academic record to serve as Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration.
The Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration (hereafter referred to as the Vice Provost) provides leadership and advocacy for a unified University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (hereafter referred to as UC ANR) program with strong statewide, campus, and local engagement. This senior programmatic leadership position is responsible for guiding academic programs, specifically the UC ANR Institutes, Program Areas, and Statewide Programs. The Vice Provost serves as the administrative leader for these programs, with each program leader reporting to the Vice Provost. The Vice Provost uses a transdisciplinary approach to ensure that programmatic and research priorities are advanced across UC ANR through the development and efficient deployment of resources.
Location Headquarters: UC ANR Building, 2801 Second Street, Davis, California
Major Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Administration of Program
• The Vice Provost provides leadership to an academic and staff team to ensure (a) clientele needs are assessed; (b) priority program goals are developed; (c) programs are implemented; and (d) outcomes and impacts are measured and communicated. Over time, the Vice Provost strengthens and expands the delivery of ANR programs. • The Vice Provost encourages and explores new ideas and innovative changes, fosters positive transformation, and provides active, ongoing advocacy and support for UC ANR programs. • Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice Provost facilitates execution of UC ANR's mission, vision and strategic plan to establish programmatic priorities. The Vice Provost ensures that the statewide programs and institutes and the program teams are advancing UC ANR Research and Program priorities through procurement and efficient deployment of resources, including identification and pursuit of resource opportunities. • The Vice Provost initiates and facilitates enhanced communication and collaboration among programs. • The Vice Provost is responsible for program and institute personnel performance reviews and evaluations of direct reports. The Vice Provost must demonstrate effective management of personnel, including oversight, annual evaluations, merits, and promotions and work with the Vice Provost of Academic Personnel to improve staff expertise and support professional development. • The Vice Provost serves as a member of the UC ANR Program Council which advises the UC ANR Vice President on UC ANR-wide planning and delivery of programs and develops recommendations for allocation of UC ANR resources.
Administrative Policy
• The Vice Provost understands and uniformly applies UC policies; provides useful and timely feedback; takes timely disciplinary action as per UC and county policy, if necessary; and works with team members to meet deadlines for required records and reports.
Budget and Funding
• The Vice Provost helps secure resources and other support; effectively manages and equitably allocates resources among programs to address established priorities; monitors the use of resources and complies with all relevant policies; maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners to form strong support networks for UC ANR; and reports on programmatic impacts to funding partners and agencies.
Human Resources (includes Diversity, Health and Safety, and Principles of Community)
• Interpersonal Relationships: The Vice Provost listens and communicates effectively; takes responsibility for his/her own actions; motivates others; keeps commitments; and cultivates political and industry support for UC ANR. • Academic, Research, and Administrative Staff: The Vice Provost demonstrates concern for all staff; effectively manages all direct reports via personnel supervision, oversight, annual evaluations, merits and promotions, and takes appropriate disciplinary actions; makes effective use of staff expertise to strengthen the team; and invests in improving all staff expertise and supporting professional development, onboarding, and mentoring of program leaders. Direct reports include the directors of statewide programs and institutes and the program area chairs.
Advocacy and Communication
• The Vice Provost actively advocates for UC ANR program awareness and support. • The Vice Provost serves the California public by participating in activities of public agencies and organizations.
Technical Competence and Impact
• The Vice Provost contributes leadership expertise as opportunities arise, although main contribution comes from helping groups within UC ANR have focus and impact.
Collaboration, Teamwork & Flexibility
• The Vice Provost collaborates closely with the AVP, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development, and the Executive Director of Human Resources to organize the broad array of activities and efforts within UC ANR into a cohesive integrated system. • The Vice Provost works with the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development to guide UC ANR academics to address priority issues for UC ANR in collaboration with the Directors of County Cooperative Extension and the Research and Extension Center System. • The Vice Provost will perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
• Maintain a program of continuous self-improvement by participating in in-service training, seminars, workshops, work group & program team meetings, short courses, professional society meetings and other relevant opportunities.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /DEI
• Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and all University policies regarding affirmative action, including prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry or marital status. • Promote, in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the affirmative action goals established by UC ANR. • Take all measures necessary to assure that any employee or volunteer workers supervised by this position fulfill their affirmative action responsibilities. • Identify any barriers to clientele participation related to ethnicity, gender, or other characteristic of concern under the University's affirmative action policies, and take corrective action as needed to remove such barriers.
Reporting Relationship: The Vice Provost reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension (AVP). Qualifications and Skills Required Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, or related human resources programs, is required at the time of appointment. Key Qualifications
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills with abilities to facilitate and conduct group processes • Demonstrated ability to supervise academic and staff employees is required. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. A minimum of five years of experience managing multidisciplinary academic programs and the ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures are desirable. Experience in the land grant system or a structure similar to UC is highly desirable. Skills to communicate effectively in a second language are desirable. • The position requires the ability to handle complex UC ANR responsibilities with autonomy. Experience in leading a large multifaceted organization is essential, including extensive experience in management of multiple programs, personnel and budgets. Incumbent must have demonstrated exceptional organizational, people, and decision-making skills as well as planning and prioritization experience. Strong understanding of Cooperative Extension and the Land Grant mission. Extensive state and national travel are required.
Additional Requirements
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess a valid California Driver's License to drive a university vehicle. • This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/ELR/Telecommuting/ flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation. • A background investigation will be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the requirements and compliance of the California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with California law.
SKILLS REQUIRED
To be successful requires skills in the following areas:
• The ability to exercise independent judgment to integrate resources, policies, and information to develop equitable policies and procedures is required. • The ability to analyze and interpret UC and UC ANR policies and procedures is essential. • The successful applicant must have outstanding data collection and reporting skills and will set direction for continuous improvement, increasing UC ANR's reach to all California residents, and enhancing programmatic impact by building programs that lead to academic success. • Strong attention to detail, high accuracy, solid quality and sound organizational skills. • Technical Competence and Impact • The candidate should have a deep understanding of key concepts related to management and evaluation.
Communication
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral and interpersonal and information technology communication skills. Public speaking is a routine part of this position. • Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with others. Able to adapt as circumstances warranted.
Lifelong Learning
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-improvement. The ability to shift program focus as times and organizational needs change.
To be successful, an Academic Administrator requires skills in the following:
Professional Competence: All UC ANR CE academic administrators are required to demonstrate professional competence in their administrative areas. Professional competence includes participation in training activities to enhance professional development, such as administrative training, professional conferences, or workshops. Professional competence also includes activities that reflect professional standing within the administrative area, such as presenting at conferences or workshops or holding offices in peer groups.
University and Public Service: All UC ANR academic administrators are required to actively serve the University, as well as the public. University service may occur at the organization, regional, state, national, or international level. Examples of potential University service activities include serving on UC ANR or university committees, serving on Western Region or National Cooperative Extension committees, or advocacy efforts. Public service involves activities and events in which the incumbent uses their professional expertise to benefit groups or efforts outside the University. Examples may include serving on external boards or councils, participating in community events, and leadership of non-University collaborative groups.
Affirmative Action: An understanding of and commitment to UC ANR's affirmative action goals and commitments is expected of all administrators. Further, UC ANR is committed to a culture of inclusion within the organization and across all programs. The Vice Provost will ensure that outreach efforts in program identification, development, planning and delivery provide equitable service to all ethnic and gender groups comprising potential clientele. The Vice Provost will oversee outreach planning and ensure that required documentation of outreach efforts, outcomes and reporting is completed. The Vice Provost must be a champion and model for inclusive excellence in both programs and work environment.
Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action and DEI) at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/files/355228.pdf
About UC ANR
UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States. Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators. Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer. Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives. Learn more about
• https://UCANR.edu and https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucanr/About_ANR/. • UC ANR administers https://ucanr.edu/sites/StatewidePrograms/Programs/ that focus research and extension on solving priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in integrated teams • UC ANR https://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/ help unify, communicate, and advocate for the work we do. • UC ANR UC ANR uses seven https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Divisionwide_Planning/UC_ANR_Public_Values/ to communicate how our work makes a difference to the public. • UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR's commitment to UC ANR's http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Diversity/Affirmative_Action/ • UC ANR academics are expected to share and exhibit UC ANR's commitment to https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/Office_-_Team_Management/Diversity_Equity_Inclusion_Belonging/ • The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. • As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf Salary & Benefits
Salary: The beginning salary will be in the University of California Academic Administrator series and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding UC Academic Administrator series scales, please refer to the University of California website: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t34.pdf
If the successful candidate is currently a UCCE academic with indefinite status, the candidate will be offered the position commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications with eligibility to retain a 0% appointment in the current CE academic title and the associated indefinite status within UC policy.
Benefits: The University of California offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays. For more information, refer to the UC Benefits website at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #25-07). An in-person finalist interview may be required as part of the search process.
Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by April 21, 2025 (Open until filled) Questions?
Contact Tatiana Avoce, email mailto:tavoce@ucanr.edu
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ and the https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/287558.pdf for reference.
University of California Cooperative Extension
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
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Extended Campus Director
Position Title: Extended Campus Director # of Openings: 1 Department/Program: MCIC 53000 Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus Reports to: Chief of Staff FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried FTE: 100% (40 hrs/week) Compensation: $65,600 - $75,400 based on prior experience Application Deadline: 3/15 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University seeks a visionary leader and hands-on innovator to lead our extended studies and campus events. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Mission, Culture and Inclusive Community. As the director of internal and external events, this position embodies sacred hospitality, collaborates across departments, forges partnerships, and leverages online platforms to amplify our mission globally. This multifaceted role calls for a business-savvy, solution-oriented systems thinker who can translate big ideas into tangible realities. In collaboration with the Naropa faculty and the wide network of scholars, artists and professionals, this position is the primary architect of beyond-the-classroom transformative learning experiences which synergize contemplative practice, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse cultural wisdom. Join us in creating spaces where education becomes liberation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in higher education and nurturing the full potential of all beings across the nation and world. This role is hybrid with the expectation to be on-site In Boulder, Colorado 1- 2 days per week and as needed for programs, events, and in-person meetings.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a transformative, revenue-generating strategy for Extended Studies offerings, aligning with Naropa's mission and values
• Create and implement a multi-year plan to make Extended Studies self-sustaining and profitable
• Create and manage professional development programs that qualify for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for therapists, social workers, chaplains, health care providers, lawyers and other professionals
• Establish and oversee recruitment, registration, billing, and class offering infrastructure for Extended Studies
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop a robust, mission-aligned marketing plan for Extended Studies offerings
• Oversee administrative and operational activities of Extended Studies and the Office of Events
• Develop and manage a diverse range of residential and online retreats, drop-in classes, and training programs
• Coordinate all aspects of retreat operations, including participant support, facility management, and program logistics for both on-site and virtual experiences
• Design and execute a long-term vision for University Events, integrating Signature Heritage Events, curricular programs, and grant-funded presentations
• Provide high-level oversight for on-site event support and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures
• Forge strategic partnerships with external organizations and vendors to amplify Naropa's global reach and missions and to produce high-quality events
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff in the Office of Events, fostering a culture of innovation
• Develop and manage budgets for Extended Studies programs and Campus Events, implementing cost-effective strategies
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless program delivery
Requirements:
• Master's degree required, preferably in Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional experience can be used in lieu of degree.
• 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with a focus on extended campus operations, continuing education, or similar programs
• Proven track record in developing and managing large-scale educational events and programs
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, particularly for adult learners and professional development programs
• Extensive experience in budget management, revenue generation, and strategic planning
• Strong background in team leadership and management of cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated commitment to non-discriminatory learning environments
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree prefer
• Understanding of contemplative practices and their application in higher education settings
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and continuing education unit (CEU) requirements
• Experience in developing partnerships with industry and community organizations
• Proven track record in innovation and creative program development
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s):
• 25
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation (check all that apply): ☒X Stand ☒X Walk ☒X Sit ☐ Run ☒X Handle/Finger ☒X Bend at the waist ☒X Reach above shoulder level ☐ Kneel ☐ Crouch ☐ Crawl
During regular daily activities, employee may be exposed to the following: ☒ X Interruptions/Distractions ☒ X Heat/Cold ☐ Dust ☐ Dampness ☐ Heights ☐ Moving machinery parts ☐ Other (please list):
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Memorial Day -Juneteenth -Independence Day -Labor Day -Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November -Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
JOB CODE: AY2425 0067
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6050938
Full Time
Extended Campus Director
Position Title: Extended Campus Director # of Openings: 1 Department/Program: MCIC 53000 Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus Reports to: Chief of Staff FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried FTE: 100% (40 hrs/week) Compensation: $65,600 - $75,400 based on prior experience Application Deadline: 3/15 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University seeks a visionary leader and hands-on innovator to lead our extended studies and campus events. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Mission, Culture and Inclusive Community. As the director of internal and external events, this position embodies sacred hospitality, collaborates across departments, forges partnerships, and leverages online platforms to amplify our mission globally. This multifaceted role calls for a business-savvy, solution-oriented systems thinker who can translate big ideas into tangible realities. In collaboration with the Naropa faculty and the wide network of scholars, artists and professionals, this position is the primary architect of beyond-the-classroom transformative learning experiences which synergize contemplative practice, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse cultural wisdom. Join us in creating spaces where education becomes liberation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in higher education and nurturing the full potential of all beings across the nation and world. This role is hybrid with the expectation to be on-site In Boulder, Colorado 1- 2 days per week and as needed for programs, events, and in-person meetings.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a transformative, revenue-generating strategy for Extended Studies offerings, aligning with Naropa's mission and values
• Create and implement a multi-year plan to make Extended Studies self-sustaining and profitable
• Create and manage professional development programs that qualify for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for therapists, social workers, chaplains, health care providers, lawyers and other professionals
• Establish and oversee recruitment, registration, billing, and class offering infrastructure for Extended Studies
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop a robust, mission-aligned marketing plan for Extended Studies offerings
• Oversee administrative and operational activities of Extended Studies and the Office of Events
• Develop and manage a diverse range of residential and online retreats, drop-in classes, and training programs
• Coordinate all aspects of retreat operations, including participant support, facility management, and program logistics for both on-site and virtual experiences
• Design and execute a long-term vision for University Events, integrating Signature Heritage Events, curricular programs, and grant-funded presentations
• Provide high-level oversight for on-site event support and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures
• Forge strategic partnerships with external organizations and vendors to amplify Naropa's global reach and missions and to produce high-quality events
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff in the Office of Events, fostering a culture of innovation
• Develop and manage budgets for Extended Studies programs and Campus Events, implementing cost-effective strategies
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless program delivery
Requirements:
• Master's degree required, preferably in Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional experience can be used in lieu of degree.
• 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with a focus on extended campus operations, continuing education, or similar programs
• Proven track record in developing and managing large-scale educational events and programs
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, particularly for adult learners and professional development programs
• Extensive experience in budget management, revenue generation, and strategic planning
• Strong background in team leadership and management of cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated commitment to non-discriminatory learning environments
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree prefer
• Understanding of contemplative practices and their application in higher education settings
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and continuing education unit (CEU) requirements
• Experience in developing partnerships with industry and community organizations
• Proven track record in innovation and creative program development
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s):
• 25
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation (check all that apply): ☒X Stand ☒X Walk ☒X Sit ☐ Run ☒X Handle/Finger ☒X Bend at the waist ☒X Reach above shoulder level ☐ Kneel ☐ Crouch ☐ Crawl
During regular daily activities, employee may be exposed to the following: ☒ X Interruptions/Distractions ☒ X Heat/Cold ☐ Dust ☐ Dampness ☐ Heights ☐ Moving machinery parts ☐ Other (please list):
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Memorial Day -Juneteenth -Independence Day -Labor Day -Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November -Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
JOB CODE: AY2425 0067
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6050938
Director, Eastern Academic Center
Position Title
Director, Eastern Academic Center
Position Type
Full Time
Classification
Director 2 - Administration
Department
Regional Education - Eastern Academic Center
Division
Discipline
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time support staff position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexible and/or extended hours as needed.
Position Summary
The Director of the Eastern Academic Center (EAC) is responsible for the leadership, advocacy for, and direct oversight of a regional academic center located 27 miles east of the main campus in accordance with the mission and vision of the College. Accountable for the delivery of on-site academic programs and services, instructional support, financial integrity, and peripheral activities designed to meet the needs of local community partners, economic development initiatives, and individual learners. A Center Director must have networking skills and a knowledge of all campus divisions and units within the division. The Center Director is responsible for knowing the pulse of the community and their educational needs, while also representing the institution at local functions as the liaison for the College.
The Eastern Academic Center of Kellogg Community College is located in Albion, Michigan, a community of approximately 7,200 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Albion is within 30 minutes of Battle Creek, 60 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, and within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university. • Computer literacy, counseling, advising, and leadership skills. • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in higher education, workforce development and/or economic development.
Preferred but not Required
• Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent in Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, or related from an accredited college or university. • Knowledge of community college curriculum and university transfer requirements. • Established business network in Calhoun County, Michigan, specifically in Albion, Battle Creek and/or Marshall. • Certified Business Services Professional designation.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Director 2 position, $65,810 to $82,262 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This posting is open to internal and external candidates. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6041258
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
02/14/2025
External Closing Date
03/10/2025
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date
02/14/2025
Internal Closing Date
03/10/2025
Job Duties
Essential Function: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Description:
• Detect gaps in programming and effect curriculum changes congruent with local needs. • Possess an understanding of all existing college programming as well as an understanding of student and employer/community needs. • Forecast future needs as well as plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet long-term needs is required. • Conduct needs assessments and advocate for college partnerships by acting as (or supporting) the designated liaison with community groups, committees, economic development agencies, task forces, etc. and provide (or obtain) official KCC representation for municipal and county-wide initiatives. • Build positive relationships with surrounding K-12 districts and local media, in coordination with other divisions. • Define and execute strategies to increase student enrollment in programs offered at the Eastern Academic Center (EAC). • Work directly with workforce development partners (such as Michigan Works Southwest, West Michigan Works, and the MEDC Talent Action Team) and career education advisory committees/councils/boards on regional initiatives (such as Advanced IT Solutions Consortium, Career Education Advisory Council, Southwest Michigan Healthcare Consortium). • Develop and manage existing relationships with corporate partners, identify educational needs of employers and their employees, and align with KCC program offerings.
Essential Function: CURRICULAR & SERVICE DELIVERY
Description:
• Ensure an effective site schedule and delivery of this schedule by incorporating local community and student needs and enrollment trends into the long-term planning process. • Collaborate with academic departments to build and deliver a credit schedule each semester, depending on fluctuating enrollment trends. • On-site responsibility for functional support and instructional supervision, and the validity and reliability of scheduled offerings. • Coordinate with student services personnel (admissions, academic advising, registration, testing, financial aid, counseling, tutoring, business office, bookstore, etc.) for service delivery. • Provide coaching or academic advising where appropriate to students. Intervene with campus agencies when necessary. • Plan and execute engaging and informative advisory meetings according to college guidelines ensuring program curriculum is current and relevant for the workforce needs. • Provide service to the College through leadership and participation on a broad range of committees and workgroups.
Essential Function: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Description:
• Create a safe and welcoming learning environment by supporting students, staff, and faculty in understanding policy and procedure. • Provide problem-solving, conflict resolution, development of responsible learners, and communication to security staff as necessary. • Demonstrate ability to listen, navigating interpretation of policy/procedure and advocate for students with unusual circumstances, if necessary. • Work with vendors to facilitate the purchase and installation of equipment; ensure appropriate and safe usage according to vendor recommendations, college policies and grant requirements. • Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order. • Handle matters related to the physical plant (computer and science labs, industrial trades labs, heating and air systems, instructional technology, vendors, maintenance and contracted personnel, security procedures, etc.). • Troubleshoot systems and arrange classrooms. • Provide direct supervision and training of operating staff. • Work to best utilize available personnel and ensure appropriate staffing, being cognizant of faculty and staff union contracts. • Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of instruction at the site by faculty; including problem-solving student and faculty issues, supporting adjunct faculty in learning & utilizing college systems, and assisting with adjunct faculty recommendations and evaluations. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, solid critical thinking, listening skills and the ability to negotiate problems. • Utilize conflict resolution techniques and apply mutually beneficial strategies. • Implement and monitor annual budget, discretionary accounts, spending levels, and cost-effectiveness. • Provide local input in planning, budgeting, and staffing decisions, from the perspective of the EAC as well as regional stakeholders. • Manage processes and secure approval of the College's financial documents for purchases and reimbursements. • Assist in the design and implementation of local marketing with internal and external partners.
Essential Function: PROGRAM STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
Description:
• Work in coordination with the Kellogg Community College Foundation, Student Affairs, and Communications and Advancement divisions to recommend and help implement strategies for improving partner program and recruitment of students. • Provide feedback to the Instructional Deans on community, corporate and local philanthropic organizations' needs regarding potential new programs, certificate offerings and training needs. • Research, develop, and support grant funded programs within the Workforce Development Department as assigned. • Collaborate with employers to develop and maintain viable work-based learning experiences, (Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeships, job shadows, co-ops, internships) for students. • Work in partnership with employers to develop employer sponsored programs at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) and the EAC, including addressing student learning outcomes, supervision, liability, and pre-access requirements. • Serve on internal and external project teams in support of attracting and retaining new growth projects, such as developing partnerships with the Blue Oval Battery Park-Michigan, Kellogg, etc.
Full Time
Director, Eastern Academic Center
Position Title
Director, Eastern Academic Center
Position Type
Full Time
Classification
Director 2 - Administration
Department
Regional Education - Eastern Academic Center
Division
Discipline
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time support staff position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexible and/or extended hours as needed.
Position Summary
The Director of the Eastern Academic Center (EAC) is responsible for the leadership, advocacy for, and direct oversight of a regional academic center located 27 miles east of the main campus in accordance with the mission and vision of the College. Accountable for the delivery of on-site academic programs and services, instructional support, financial integrity, and peripheral activities designed to meet the needs of local community partners, economic development initiatives, and individual learners. A Center Director must have networking skills and a knowledge of all campus divisions and units within the division. The Center Director is responsible for knowing the pulse of the community and their educational needs, while also representing the institution at local functions as the liaison for the College.
The Eastern Academic Center of Kellogg Community College is located in Albion, Michigan, a community of approximately 7,200 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Albion is within 30 minutes of Battle Creek, 60 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, and within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university. • Computer literacy, counseling, advising, and leadership skills. • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in higher education, workforce development and/or economic development.
Preferred but not Required
• Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent in Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, or related from an accredited college or university. • Knowledge of community college curriculum and university transfer requirements. • Established business network in Calhoun County, Michigan, specifically in Albion, Battle Creek and/or Marshall. • Certified Business Services Professional designation.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Director 2 position, $65,810 to $82,262 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This posting is open to internal and external candidates. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6041258
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
02/14/2025
External Closing Date
03/10/2025
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date
02/14/2025
Internal Closing Date
03/10/2025
Job Duties
Essential Function: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Description:
• Detect gaps in programming and effect curriculum changes congruent with local needs. • Possess an understanding of all existing college programming as well as an understanding of student and employer/community needs. • Forecast future needs as well as plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet long-term needs is required. • Conduct needs assessments and advocate for college partnerships by acting as (or supporting) the designated liaison with community groups, committees, economic development agencies, task forces, etc. and provide (or obtain) official KCC representation for municipal and county-wide initiatives. • Build positive relationships with surrounding K-12 districts and local media, in coordination with other divisions. • Define and execute strategies to increase student enrollment in programs offered at the Eastern Academic Center (EAC). • Work directly with workforce development partners (such as Michigan Works Southwest, West Michigan Works, and the MEDC Talent Action Team) and career education advisory committees/councils/boards on regional initiatives (such as Advanced IT Solutions Consortium, Career Education Advisory Council, Southwest Michigan Healthcare Consortium). • Develop and manage existing relationships with corporate partners, identify educational needs of employers and their employees, and align with KCC program offerings.
Essential Function: CURRICULAR & SERVICE DELIVERY
Description:
• Ensure an effective site schedule and delivery of this schedule by incorporating local community and student needs and enrollment trends into the long-term planning process. • Collaborate with academic departments to build and deliver a credit schedule each semester, depending on fluctuating enrollment trends. • On-site responsibility for functional support and instructional supervision, and the validity and reliability of scheduled offerings. • Coordinate with student services personnel (admissions, academic advising, registration, testing, financial aid, counseling, tutoring, business office, bookstore, etc.) for service delivery. • Provide coaching or academic advising where appropriate to students. Intervene with campus agencies when necessary. • Plan and execute engaging and informative advisory meetings according to college guidelines ensuring program curriculum is current and relevant for the workforce needs. • Provide service to the College through leadership and participation on a broad range of committees and workgroups.
Essential Function: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Description:
• Create a safe and welcoming learning environment by supporting students, staff, and faculty in understanding policy and procedure. • Provide problem-solving, conflict resolution, development of responsible learners, and communication to security staff as necessary. • Demonstrate ability to listen, navigating interpretation of policy/procedure and advocate for students with unusual circumstances, if necessary. • Work with vendors to facilitate the purchase and installation of equipment; ensure appropriate and safe usage according to vendor recommendations, college policies and grant requirements. • Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order. • Handle matters related to the physical plant (computer and science labs, industrial trades labs, heating and air systems, instructional technology, vendors, maintenance and contracted personnel, security procedures, etc.). • Troubleshoot systems and arrange classrooms. • Provide direct supervision and training of operating staff. • Work to best utilize available personnel and ensure appropriate staffing, being cognizant of faculty and staff union contracts. • Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of instruction at the site by faculty; including problem-solving student and faculty issues, supporting adjunct faculty in learning & utilizing college systems, and assisting with adjunct faculty recommendations and evaluations. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, solid critical thinking, listening skills and the ability to negotiate problems. • Utilize conflict resolution techniques and apply mutually beneficial strategies. • Implement and monitor annual budget, discretionary accounts, spending levels, and cost-effectiveness. • Provide local input in planning, budgeting, and staffing decisions, from the perspective of the EAC as well as regional stakeholders. • Manage processes and secure approval of the College's financial documents for purchases and reimbursements. • Assist in the design and implementation of local marketing with internal and external partners.
Essential Function: PROGRAM STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
Description:
• Work in coordination with the Kellogg Community College Foundation, Student Affairs, and Communications and Advancement divisions to recommend and help implement strategies for improving partner program and recruitment of students. • Provide feedback to the Instructional Deans on community, corporate and local philanthropic organizations' needs regarding potential new programs, certificate offerings and training needs. • Research, develop, and support grant funded programs within the Workforce Development Department as assigned. • Collaborate with employers to develop and maintain viable work-based learning experiences, (Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeships, job shadows, co-ops, internships) for students. • Work in partnership with employers to develop employer sponsored programs at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) and the EAC, including addressing student learning outcomes, supervision, liability, and pre-access requirements. • Serve on internal and external project teams in support of attracting and retaining new growth projects, such as developing partnerships with the Blue Oval Battery Park-Michigan, Kellogg, etc.
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, USA
Change and Engagement Lead (7399U), Berkeley IT - 74956 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/guiding-values-and-principles, https://diversity.berkeley.edu/principles-community, and https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEjdp4CRjgg&t=3s (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can http://grow.berkeley.edu/ at UC Berkeley.
Departmental Overview
The bConnected Email & Collaboration Services team delivers business critical campus-wide services including: email, calendars, videoconferencing, software licensing, and content collaboration services as part of the Productivity & Collaboration Services Department. Productivity & Collaboration Services provides technologies and software to support the overall productivity and collaboration of students, faculty, and staff in their pursuit of the academic and research missions of the university.
Position Summary
In coordination with team members, IT leadership, Offices of Policy, Risk and Privacy, university peers, and vendors, the Change and Engagement Lead will develop and implement change and communication initiatives and projects to support the successful adoption and evolution of IT services and relevant policies within the bConnected Email & Collaboration Services portfolio.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 12/27/2024. For full consideration, please apply by 01/06/2025.
Responsibilities
Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Develops and coordinates policy or program communications; formulates strategies for education and enforcement.
• Work with IT Policy to coordinate communications about the use of AI across collaboration platforms. • Coordinate with Risk & Compliance to finalize account and content retention practices for collaboration platforms that adhere to latest policies; • Work with IT Policy to update email usage and appropriate use standards including uses of email forwarding and sending of bulk mail.
Leads efforts to conduct highly complex analyses across relevant IT services, their policies and initiatives with specific focus on benchmarking, and measuring service utilization.
• With guidance from manager and director, benchmark IT services as part of on-going service strategy development and engagement with IT Governance.
Collaborates with team members to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of IT service metrics and key performance indicators of service improvement projects.
• Coordinate Service Leads to establish standard dashboards to share service metrics to leadership. • Work with the unit's manager to track and report key performance indicators for the team's service improvement projects.
Researches and summarizes for the team and IT leadership best practices in IT service delivery, especially in the areas of email and collaboration, videoconferencing, and software distribution in higher education by leveraging vendor support and documentation, consortia, network of colleagues in peer institutions, and leading educational resources for technology in education such as EDUCAUSE.
Proposes, leads and/or participates on policy, strategy and planning committees and working groups.
• Represent the bConnected team in conversations with IT Policy, IT Security and the Privacy Office in discussing user online activity policies that impact our services. • Represent Berkeley in conversations with vendors and peer universities in discussions on new features that may be impacted or adapted due to Berkeley policy.
Engages in continuous professional development and training and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of IT Service Management principles and practices. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and influence, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. • Advanced project management skills. • Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with demanding timeframes. • Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. • Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills. • General knowledge and skill supporting and using at least one Software as a Service (SaaS) collaboration platform, including: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom Workplace • Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge and skill managing/supporting Software as a Service (SaaS) collaboration platforms including: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom Workplace. • Experience and skill using Splunk, Looker Studio, or Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly at an annual rate and is eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlwebsite.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,900.00 - $126,400.00.
How to Apply
• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
• This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000701/AbusiveConduct
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://www.eeoc.gov/poster poster.
The https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
The https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5981118
Full Time
Change and Engagement Lead (7399U), Berkeley IT - 74956 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/guiding-values-and-principles, https://diversity.berkeley.edu/principles-community, and https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEjdp4CRjgg&t=3s (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can http://grow.berkeley.edu/ at UC Berkeley.
Departmental Overview
The bConnected Email & Collaboration Services team delivers business critical campus-wide services including: email, calendars, videoconferencing, software licensing, and content collaboration services as part of the Productivity & Collaboration Services Department. Productivity & Collaboration Services provides technologies and software to support the overall productivity and collaboration of students, faculty, and staff in their pursuit of the academic and research missions of the university.
Position Summary
In coordination with team members, IT leadership, Offices of Policy, Risk and Privacy, university peers, and vendors, the Change and Engagement Lead will develop and implement change and communication initiatives and projects to support the successful adoption and evolution of IT services and relevant policies within the bConnected Email & Collaboration Services portfolio.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 12/27/2024. For full consideration, please apply by 01/06/2025.
Responsibilities
Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Develops and coordinates policy or program communications; formulates strategies for education and enforcement.
• Work with IT Policy to coordinate communications about the use of AI across collaboration platforms. • Coordinate with Risk & Compliance to finalize account and content retention practices for collaboration platforms that adhere to latest policies; • Work with IT Policy to update email usage and appropriate use standards including uses of email forwarding and sending of bulk mail.
Leads efforts to conduct highly complex analyses across relevant IT services, their policies and initiatives with specific focus on benchmarking, and measuring service utilization.
• With guidance from manager and director, benchmark IT services as part of on-going service strategy development and engagement with IT Governance.
Collaborates with team members to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of IT service metrics and key performance indicators of service improvement projects.
• Coordinate Service Leads to establish standard dashboards to share service metrics to leadership. • Work with the unit's manager to track and report key performance indicators for the team's service improvement projects.
Researches and summarizes for the team and IT leadership best practices in IT service delivery, especially in the areas of email and collaboration, videoconferencing, and software distribution in higher education by leveraging vendor support and documentation, consortia, network of colleagues in peer institutions, and leading educational resources for technology in education such as EDUCAUSE.
Proposes, leads and/or participates on policy, strategy and planning committees and working groups.
• Represent the bConnected team in conversations with IT Policy, IT Security and the Privacy Office in discussing user online activity policies that impact our services. • Represent Berkeley in conversations with vendors and peer universities in discussions on new features that may be impacted or adapted due to Berkeley policy.
Engages in continuous professional development and training and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of IT Service Management principles and practices. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and influence, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. • Advanced project management skills. • Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with demanding timeframes. • Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. • Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills. • General knowledge and skill supporting and using at least one Software as a Service (SaaS) collaboration platform, including: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom Workplace • Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge and skill managing/supporting Software as a Service (SaaS) collaboration platforms including: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom Workplace. • Experience and skill using Splunk, Looker Studio, or Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly at an annual rate and is eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlwebsite.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,900.00 - $126,400.00.
How to Apply
• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
• This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000701/AbusiveConduct
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://www.eeoc.gov/poster poster.
The https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
The https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5981118
Executive Director, Business Incubator
San Francisco Bay University
Category: Staff
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Director
Salary: $130,000 - $145,000
About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited institution in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking its inaugural Executive Director for the Business Incubator. As a forward-thinking university, SFBU is committed to disrupting traditional higher education by removing barriers and empowering students to succeed. Our mission is to offer diverse learners inclusive, innovative, and inspiring education that drives lifelong personal and professional growth. We aim to set a national and international standard for engaged, transformative higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU, students are our priority. We cultivate a community where personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff is central, while offering affordable, high-quality education. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice is at the core of everything we do. To learn more about our vision and goals, please review our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/why-we-are-here/strategic-plan.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director of SFBU's Business Incubator will provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. This role will drive the incubator's mission to support the growth of innovative startups, entrepreneurial ventures, and community collaborations. The Executive Director will lead all aspects of the incubator's operations, including program development, partnerships, fundraising, community outreach, and financial management. The Executive Director will also ensure the alignment of the incubator's goals with SFBU's broader mission of innovation and student success.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a strong entrepreneurial background, proven experience in business development, and a passion for fostering innovation in higher education.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the business incubator, aligning with SFBU's mission and long-term goals.
• Lead the development of innovative incubation programs that provide mentorship, resources, and support services for startups and entrepreneurs.
• Oversee the community certificate program in entrepreneurship, ensuring it provides valuable skills and knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs in the local community
• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the university, promoting the incubator as a hub for students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Establish measurable metrics to track the success, growth, and impact of incubated businesses, using data-driven approaches to guide continuous improvement.
Partnerships and Ecosystem Building:
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners, venture capitalists, angel investors, alumni, government agencies, and economic development organizations to provide resources, funding, and opportunities for incubated ventures.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage the broader community, including local businesses, civic organizations, and community leaders, to promote the incubator and recruit clients, mentors, and partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the incubator and external stakeholders, advocating for SFBU's role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
Fundraising and Financial Management:
• Secure funding for incubator operations through partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic efforts.
• Develop and manage the incubator's budget, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient resource allocation to support its programs and clients.
Mentorship and Startup Support:
• Create and oversee a structured mentorship program, providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs and startups.
• Support clients in business development, strategic planning, marketing, and securing funding, monitoring their progress, and helping them achieve their business goals.
• Collaborate with SFBU's future Innovation Center and other university resources to leverage technical assistance and prototyping support for startups.
Operations and Facility Management:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the incubator, including space management, staffing, and administrative processes.
• Oversee lease agreements, facility contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure effective operations.
• Ensure the incubator adheres to best practices in business incubation, promoting the successful graduation of clients and contributing to a sustainable regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Community Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent SFBU's Business Incubator at local, regional, and national events, conferences, and workshops, advocating for the university's role in entrepreneurship.
• Organize events, workshops, and conferences to promote the incubator's mission, recruit clients, and engage with the broader community.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies to raise awareness of the incubator's programs and successes.
Skills and Abilities:
• Leadership and Vision: Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and communicate a long-term vision for the incubator.
• Entrepreneurial Experience: Deep understanding of startup ecosystems, venture creation, and business growth strategies.
• Partnership Building: Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with investors, partners, and community leaders.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in fundraising, budget management, and creating sustainable financial models for startup programs.
• Mentorship and Development: Strong coaching and advisory skills to support entrepreneurs and startups.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent SFBU in public forums and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively in a diverse university environment, promoting inclusivity in entrepreneurial endeavors.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of supporting startup growth, including experience in fundraising, investor relations, and business incubation.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and innovation ecosystems, including knowledge of SaaS, AI, cloud platforms, Design Thinking and other emerging technologies.
• Experience in higher education and working with diverse communities is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing a university-based business incubator or innovation hub.
• Knowledge of best practices in business incubation, including client graduation, industry benchmarks, and entrepreneurial support programs.
• Familiarity with regional economic development strategies and collaborations with local businesses and government agencies.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5981172
Full Time
Executive Director, Business Incubator
San Francisco Bay University
Category: Staff
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Director
Salary: $130,000 - $145,000
About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited institution in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking its inaugural Executive Director for the Business Incubator. As a forward-thinking university, SFBU is committed to disrupting traditional higher education by removing barriers and empowering students to succeed. Our mission is to offer diverse learners inclusive, innovative, and inspiring education that drives lifelong personal and professional growth. We aim to set a national and international standard for engaged, transformative higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU, students are our priority. We cultivate a community where personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff is central, while offering affordable, high-quality education. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice is at the core of everything we do. To learn more about our vision and goals, please review our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/why-we-are-here/strategic-plan.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director of SFBU's Business Incubator will provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. This role will drive the incubator's mission to support the growth of innovative startups, entrepreneurial ventures, and community collaborations. The Executive Director will lead all aspects of the incubator's operations, including program development, partnerships, fundraising, community outreach, and financial management. The Executive Director will also ensure the alignment of the incubator's goals with SFBU's broader mission of innovation and student success.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a strong entrepreneurial background, proven experience in business development, and a passion for fostering innovation in higher education.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the business incubator, aligning with SFBU's mission and long-term goals.
• Lead the development of innovative incubation programs that provide mentorship, resources, and support services for startups and entrepreneurs.
• Oversee the community certificate program in entrepreneurship, ensuring it provides valuable skills and knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs in the local community
• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the university, promoting the incubator as a hub for students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Establish measurable metrics to track the success, growth, and impact of incubated businesses, using data-driven approaches to guide continuous improvement.
Partnerships and Ecosystem Building:
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners, venture capitalists, angel investors, alumni, government agencies, and economic development organizations to provide resources, funding, and opportunities for incubated ventures.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage the broader community, including local businesses, civic organizations, and community leaders, to promote the incubator and recruit clients, mentors, and partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the incubator and external stakeholders, advocating for SFBU's role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
Fundraising and Financial Management:
• Secure funding for incubator operations through partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic efforts.
• Develop and manage the incubator's budget, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient resource allocation to support its programs and clients.
Mentorship and Startup Support:
• Create and oversee a structured mentorship program, providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs and startups.
• Support clients in business development, strategic planning, marketing, and securing funding, monitoring their progress, and helping them achieve their business goals.
• Collaborate with SFBU's future Innovation Center and other university resources to leverage technical assistance and prototyping support for startups.
Operations and Facility Management:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the incubator, including space management, staffing, and administrative processes.
• Oversee lease agreements, facility contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure effective operations.
• Ensure the incubator adheres to best practices in business incubation, promoting the successful graduation of clients and contributing to a sustainable regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Community Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent SFBU's Business Incubator at local, regional, and national events, conferences, and workshops, advocating for the university's role in entrepreneurship.
• Organize events, workshops, and conferences to promote the incubator's mission, recruit clients, and engage with the broader community.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies to raise awareness of the incubator's programs and successes.
Skills and Abilities:
• Leadership and Vision: Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and communicate a long-term vision for the incubator.
• Entrepreneurial Experience: Deep understanding of startup ecosystems, venture creation, and business growth strategies.
• Partnership Building: Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with investors, partners, and community leaders.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in fundraising, budget management, and creating sustainable financial models for startup programs.
• Mentorship and Development: Strong coaching and advisory skills to support entrepreneurs and startups.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent SFBU in public forums and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively in a diverse university environment, promoting inclusivity in entrepreneurial endeavors.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of supporting startup growth, including experience in fundraising, investor relations, and business incubation.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and innovation ecosystems, including knowledge of SaaS, AI, cloud platforms, Design Thinking and other emerging technologies.
• Experience in higher education and working with diverse communities is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing a university-based business incubator or innovation hub.
• Knowledge of best practices in business incubation, including client graduation, industry benchmarks, and entrepreneurial support programs.
• Familiarity with regional economic development strategies and collaborations with local businesses and government agencies.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5981172
Assistant Dean of Students, Case Manager
SUNY Oswego's Office of the Dean of Students (ODS) champions the student experience, ensures student success, and offers dynamic student engagement opportunities that ensure an inclusive, healthy, and safe learning environment for all students. Our team advocates for students as they navigate personal and educational challenges and responds to the emerging needs of our diverse students. The ODS supports a holistic network of care and cultivates collaborative partnerships to forward campus-wide efforts that integrate academic and student life; seeks to ensure that sufficient support networks for all students exist; engage with students in their campus communities; and support the implementation of a campus-wide focus on well-being.
The Office of the Dean of Students at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Dean of Students - Case Manager.
Posting Date: January 28, 2025
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/ $60,000 (SL-3) commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. https://www.suny.edu/benefits/ for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager serves as a resource, advocate, and liaison for a diverse population of students and works with a wide variety of student issues. This position provides case management for all students including undergraduate, graduate, online and Syracuse Campus students experiencing significant difficulties that impact their ability to successfully function at the University. This individual assists students in navigating campus and community services; plans and provides a variety of interventions, referrals, and follow-up services; serves as a resource to University colleagues; and helps to provide quality integrated support for students.
The Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager plays an integral role in promoting an increase in learning, persistence, and graduation by holistically addressing students' college experiences. As such, this person provides individualized outreach to students based on identified risk factors including academic, financial, and social and assists them in developing realistic goals that will contribute to academic and personal success in college. This individual builds and maintains professional relationships with students that foster developmental conversations, performs proactive and reactive communication, and motivates students to achieve educational and personal goals. The case manager will actively engage with and assist key faculty and administrators across divisions to connect students to relevant university resources, and coordinate with those offices to advocate on the student's behalf, when necessary. This position coordinates care, interventions, and social support with appropriate referrals and follow-up services within a broad network of campus and community resources. In collaboration with Student Affairs and other campus staff, this position provides a safe, welcoming, accessible, and affirming environment for all SUNY Oswego students.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• Provide case management functions within the Office of the Dean of Students that respond to the needs of students encountering disruptions due to personal or academic challenges, including medical leave of absence, general leaves and withdrawals, injury or illness, student emergency fund applications, child care needs and housing insecurity/homelessness. • Assist students in resolution of urgent and non-urgent needs. Make contact with appropriate resources to connect students to services/departments. Provide follow up as needed. Manage documentation of interventions and support provided. • Assist in meeting with students and distributing emergency funds to students experiencing financial emergency. • In role as the Homeless Liaison for the campus, serve as a touch point for students who are unhoused or experiencing housing insecurity, connect them with available resources, and follow them to ensure they are on track with their academics. • Assess and identify issues and barriers individuals who are unhoused are encountering and advocate for resources, policies and procedures that support unhoused students including partnering with local organizations, accessing on-campus services and finding external resources. • Institute best practices to identify students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness and ensure that they have information about financial aid, support services, health services, housing resources offered by the college and external housing, and other community-based resources, including public benefits. • Ensure homeless students are aware of their rights and protections, including eligibility as independent students for financial aid. • Liaise with K-12 McKinney-Vento liaisons to identify incoming students who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, and assist with a successful transition to higher education. • Support departmental assessment and planning and use assessment data to inform programs, practice and protocols, for continuous improvement. • Report requested data regarding de-identified information about homelessness and housing insecurity. • Supervise Graduate Assistant and/or undergraduate students to engage them in work related to outreach, assessment, supportive education and services. • Provide referrals and maintain an accurate directory of campus and community resources available to students (including Oz Concern Navigator). Review resources on a regular basis and revise or enhance information provided. • Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with University staff and outside agencies to provide care coordination and support through advocacy and referrals. Serve as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff, and students as it relates to supporting the diverse needs of student wellbeing through a diversity and inclusion framework that ensures equity and access for all students, especially marginalized groups of students. • Outreach to campus through orientations, departmental meetings, student organizations, etc. to inform members of the campus community on how to identify students who might be struggling with housing insecurity and connect them to the homeless liaison, interventions and referral processes. • Support the campus food, clothing and toiletry pantry, SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) and participate in the SHOP Advisory Board. • Interpret University policy regarding students and make recommendations when policy changes are needed. • Collaborate within the Division and in conjunction with campus partners to develop programming and services to respond to the needs of all student populations and support an inclusive and welcoming university community. • Participate in professional development opportunities. • Participate in Departmental, Divisional and Institutional committee work as assigned.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/ As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements: Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in education, counseling, social work, public health, or a related field. • 3 years of experience in Higher Education or related field. • Demonstrated commitment to serving students through care and compassion to support student success. • Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse social, cultural, economic, and international backgrounds in support of student services, wellbeing and learning. • Capacity to multitask and prioritize tasks to accommodate the immediate needs of the student. Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders from students to campus leaders in the support, promotion, and advocacy of student wellbeing. • Must have the ability to troubleshoot and exercise sound judgment and confidentiality; interact professionally with others using tact and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two or more years of full-time case management experience in a higher education setting, including direct service to students. • Progressive leadership experience including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Experience overseeing programs and services designed to support unhoused or housing insecure students.
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information: Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing mailto:hr@oswego.edu.
For Campus Safety information, please https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at mailto:info@oer.ny.gov.
Search Chair:
Corie Kohlbach, Search Chair at http://corie.kohlbach@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5961210
Full Time
Assistant Dean of Students, Case Manager
SUNY Oswego's Office of the Dean of Students (ODS) champions the student experience, ensures student success, and offers dynamic student engagement opportunities that ensure an inclusive, healthy, and safe learning environment for all students. Our team advocates for students as they navigate personal and educational challenges and responds to the emerging needs of our diverse students. The ODS supports a holistic network of care and cultivates collaborative partnerships to forward campus-wide efforts that integrate academic and student life; seeks to ensure that sufficient support networks for all students exist; engage with students in their campus communities; and support the implementation of a campus-wide focus on well-being.
The Office of the Dean of Students at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Dean of Students - Case Manager.
Posting Date: January 28, 2025
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/ $60,000 (SL-3) commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. https://www.suny.edu/benefits/ for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager serves as a resource, advocate, and liaison for a diverse population of students and works with a wide variety of student issues. This position provides case management for all students including undergraduate, graduate, online and Syracuse Campus students experiencing significant difficulties that impact their ability to successfully function at the University. This individual assists students in navigating campus and community services; plans and provides a variety of interventions, referrals, and follow-up services; serves as a resource to University colleagues; and helps to provide quality integrated support for students.
The Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager plays an integral role in promoting an increase in learning, persistence, and graduation by holistically addressing students' college experiences. As such, this person provides individualized outreach to students based on identified risk factors including academic, financial, and social and assists them in developing realistic goals that will contribute to academic and personal success in college. This individual builds and maintains professional relationships with students that foster developmental conversations, performs proactive and reactive communication, and motivates students to achieve educational and personal goals. The case manager will actively engage with and assist key faculty and administrators across divisions to connect students to relevant university resources, and coordinate with those offices to advocate on the student's behalf, when necessary. This position coordinates care, interventions, and social support with appropriate referrals and follow-up services within a broad network of campus and community resources. In collaboration with Student Affairs and other campus staff, this position provides a safe, welcoming, accessible, and affirming environment for all SUNY Oswego students.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• Provide case management functions within the Office of the Dean of Students that respond to the needs of students encountering disruptions due to personal or academic challenges, including medical leave of absence, general leaves and withdrawals, injury or illness, student emergency fund applications, child care needs and housing insecurity/homelessness. • Assist students in resolution of urgent and non-urgent needs. Make contact with appropriate resources to connect students to services/departments. Provide follow up as needed. Manage documentation of interventions and support provided. • Assist in meeting with students and distributing emergency funds to students experiencing financial emergency. • In role as the Homeless Liaison for the campus, serve as a touch point for students who are unhoused or experiencing housing insecurity, connect them with available resources, and follow them to ensure they are on track with their academics. • Assess and identify issues and barriers individuals who are unhoused are encountering and advocate for resources, policies and procedures that support unhoused students including partnering with local organizations, accessing on-campus services and finding external resources. • Institute best practices to identify students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness and ensure that they have information about financial aid, support services, health services, housing resources offered by the college and external housing, and other community-based resources, including public benefits. • Ensure homeless students are aware of their rights and protections, including eligibility as independent students for financial aid. • Liaise with K-12 McKinney-Vento liaisons to identify incoming students who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, and assist with a successful transition to higher education. • Support departmental assessment and planning and use assessment data to inform programs, practice and protocols, for continuous improvement. • Report requested data regarding de-identified information about homelessness and housing insecurity. • Supervise Graduate Assistant and/or undergraduate students to engage them in work related to outreach, assessment, supportive education and services. • Provide referrals and maintain an accurate directory of campus and community resources available to students (including Oz Concern Navigator). Review resources on a regular basis and revise or enhance information provided. • Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with University staff and outside agencies to provide care coordination and support through advocacy and referrals. Serve as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff, and students as it relates to supporting the diverse needs of student wellbeing through a diversity and inclusion framework that ensures equity and access for all students, especially marginalized groups of students. • Outreach to campus through orientations, departmental meetings, student organizations, etc. to inform members of the campus community on how to identify students who might be struggling with housing insecurity and connect them to the homeless liaison, interventions and referral processes. • Support the campus food, clothing and toiletry pantry, SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) and participate in the SHOP Advisory Board. • Interpret University policy regarding students and make recommendations when policy changes are needed. • Collaborate within the Division and in conjunction with campus partners to develop programming and services to respond to the needs of all student populations and support an inclusive and welcoming university community. • Participate in professional development opportunities. • Participate in Departmental, Divisional and Institutional committee work as assigned.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/ As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements: Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in education, counseling, social work, public health, or a related field. • 3 years of experience in Higher Education or related field. • Demonstrated commitment to serving students through care and compassion to support student success. • Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse social, cultural, economic, and international backgrounds in support of student services, wellbeing and learning. • Capacity to multitask and prioritize tasks to accommodate the immediate needs of the student. Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders from students to campus leaders in the support, promotion, and advocacy of student wellbeing. • Must have the ability to troubleshoot and exercise sound judgment and confidentiality; interact professionally with others using tact and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two or more years of full-time case management experience in a higher education setting, including direct service to students. • Progressive leadership experience including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Experience overseeing programs and services designed to support unhoused or housing insecure students.
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information: Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing mailto:hr@oswego.edu.
For Campus Safety information, please https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at mailto:info@oer.ny.gov.
Search Chair:
Corie Kohlbach, Search Chair at http://corie.kohlbach@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5961210
Head, Arts & Humanities Liaisons
Job no: 534922
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Education, Library
Department: Libraries Rank: Assistant Librarian Annual Basis: 12 Month Salary: Assistant: $55k - $68K per year*; Associate: $63k - $76k per year* plus an administrative stipend
Review of Applications Begins
March 3, 2025 (updated); Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special instructions:
To ensure consideration, a complete application must include: 1. A current resume/CV. 2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position. 3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.
Department Summary
About the University The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a "very high research activity" ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community. The UO's 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant year-round climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.
About the UO Libraries The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University of Oregon's educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus and branches at UO Portland and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the UO Libraries offers many flexible service- and technology-rich environments for our users' research, learning, and publishing needs.
The UO Libraries' mission is informing research and learning breakthroughs for Oregon. We strive to realize our vision of being a model for the enduring, positive impact that research libraries can have on their academic and civic communities. We do that with an unwavering commitment to our values. Learn more about the UO Libraries' strategic design, our values, and our goals at library.uoregon.edu/strategy.
The University of Oregon Libraries is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate based on any protected status, including veteran and disability status.
About DARTS & TLS Data, Access, Research, & Teaching Services (DARTS) is responsible for an array of services and programs to meet the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University of Oregon community. DARTS encompasses four major areas: Teaching & Liaison Services, Access Services, Research & Learning Spaces, and the Department of Open Research (DOOR). Services provided include the circulation of collections, collection development and maintenance, information literacy instruction, data services, digital publishing, and public scholarship support. The division also oversees branch operations for five library facilities: Design Library, Portland Library, Price Science Commons & Research Library (PSC), Mathematics Library, and the Loyd and Dorothy Rippey Library at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. The mission of DARTS is to enhance student success, faculty research, and teaching by facilitating access to information resources and specialized research spaces, building collections, providing innovative engagement activities, delivering information, data, and digital literacy teaching and consultation, and programs that support the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and provision of affordable course materials.
The department of Teaching and Liaison Services (TLS) is located within the larger division of Data, Access, Research and Teaching Services (DARTS) of UO Libraries. Within TLS, librarians are assigned to academic areas to support the teaching and research needs of faculty and students. TLS is led by a director and three head librarians who supervise and guide three broad disciplinary liaison teams: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Sciences. TLS librarians are actively engaged in collection development, teaching, outreach, and research support in their respective areas and collaborate often to support the academic needs of the UO community.
Position Summary
Reporting to Director of Teaching & Liaison Services, the Head of the Arts & Humanities Liaisons acts as the leader and supervisor of the arts and humanities librarian team and a liaison to the College of Design academic departments.
As Head, they supervise, mentor, and evaluate 3.0 FTE librarians who are liaisons to the various arts and humanities departments and the School of Music and Dance. Functioning as a subject liaison, they provide teaching, research support, and collection development services for the departments and programs of the College of Design both on the Eugene and Portland campuses. This is an onsite position located in the Design Library on the Eugene campus but will require some travel to the Portland campus.
As Head, they monitor, develop, and assess all aspects of liaison activities for the team including library instruction, research and outreach and collection development. This position functions as the Collection Manager for the Arts and Humanities. This includes regular attendance at collection meetings, developing purchasing strategies, sharing budget information with the liaison team, and coordinating overall selections for the arts and humanities disciplines.
The Head will ensure that the arts and humanities team is actively engaged in all aspects of liaison work. They will support their team in establishing goals and monitor activities which contribute overall to the goals of the Libraries. They will keep their team informed of library and university initiatives and support them through the promotion process.
The Head of the Arts & Humanities Liaisons is professionally active in regional, national, and/or international organizations devoted to the promotion of librarianship and cooperative library interaction; serves on both University and professional organization committees; influences the profession of librarianship beyond the institution and may submit publications for regional, national, or international publications; and participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field, and to meet criteria for promotion and retention. This position contributes to the University's goals regarding equity and inclusion.
*This position currently has a $ 10,000-a-year administrative stipend.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Librarian:
• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree -OR-
• Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD or equivalent, depending on discipline). AND
• At least two years of post-MLIS, post-international, or post-terminal degree working as an academic librarian supporting student research and delivering library instruction
• 1 year supervision experience
Minimum Qualifications - Associate Librarian:
• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree. -OR-
• Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD or equivalent, depending on discipline). AND
• Six years of post-MLIS, post-international, or post-terminal degree experience working as an academic librarian, including at least 2 years supporting student research and delivering library instruction
• 1 year supervision experience.
Professional Competencies
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Ability to work effectively to develop and maintain programs with faculty, students, and other campus partners.
• Demonstrated project management skills, problem solving ability and organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines to achieve goals.
• Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working as an arts or humanities liaison librarian.
• Experience with collection development.
• Experience supervising librarians or library staff.
• 2 years of academic or professional experience in the arts, architecture, or design related fields.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5924805
jeid-98e31b97165e394ab2904ff0f7219f36
Full Time
Head, Arts & Humanities Liaisons
Job no: 534922
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Education, Library
Department: Libraries Rank: Assistant Librarian Annual Basis: 12 Month Salary: Assistant: $55k - $68K per year*; Associate: $63k - $76k per year* plus an administrative stipend
Review of Applications Begins
March 3, 2025 (updated); Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special instructions:
To ensure consideration, a complete application must include: 1. A current resume/CV. 2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position. 3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.
Department Summary
About the University The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a "very high research activity" ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community. The UO's 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant year-round climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.
About the UO Libraries The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University of Oregon's educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus and branches at UO Portland and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the UO Libraries offers many flexible service- and technology-rich environments for our users' research, learning, and publishing needs.
The UO Libraries' mission is informing research and learning breakthroughs for Oregon. We strive to realize our vision of being a model for the enduring, positive impact that research libraries can have on their academic and civic communities. We do that with an unwavering commitment to our values. Learn more about the UO Libraries' strategic design, our values, and our goals at library.uoregon.edu/strategy.
The University of Oregon Libraries is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate based on any protected status, including veteran and disability status.
About DARTS & TLS Data, Access, Research, & Teaching Services (DARTS) is responsible for an array of services and programs to meet the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University of Oregon community. DARTS encompasses four major areas: Teaching & Liaison Services, Access Services, Research & Learning Spaces, and the Department of Open Research (DOOR). Services provided include the circulation of collections, collection development and maintenance, information literacy instruction, data services, digital publishing, and public scholarship support. The division also oversees branch operations for five library facilities: Design Library, Portland Library, Price Science Commons & Research Library (PSC), Mathematics Library, and the Loyd and Dorothy Rippey Library at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. The mission of DARTS is to enhance student success, faculty research, and teaching by facilitating access to information resources and specialized research spaces, building collections, providing innovative engagement activities, delivering information, data, and digital literacy teaching and consultation, and programs that support the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and provision of affordable course materials.
The department of Teaching and Liaison Services (TLS) is located within the larger division of Data, Access, Research and Teaching Services (DARTS) of UO Libraries. Within TLS, librarians are assigned to academic areas to support the teaching and research needs of faculty and students. TLS is led by a director and three head librarians who supervise and guide three broad disciplinary liaison teams: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Sciences. TLS librarians are actively engaged in collection development, teaching, outreach, and research support in their respective areas and collaborate often to support the academic needs of the UO community.
Position Summary
Reporting to Director of Teaching & Liaison Services, the Head of the Arts & Humanities Liaisons acts as the leader and supervisor of the arts and humanities librarian team and a liaison to the College of Design academic departments.
As Head, they supervise, mentor, and evaluate 3.0 FTE librarians who are liaisons to the various arts and humanities departments and the School of Music and Dance. Functioning as a subject liaison, they provide teaching, research support, and collection development services for the departments and programs of the College of Design both on the Eugene and Portland campuses. This is an onsite position located in the Design Library on the Eugene campus but will require some travel to the Portland campus.
As Head, they monitor, develop, and assess all aspects of liaison activities for the team including library instruction, research and outreach and collection development. This position functions as the Collection Manager for the Arts and Humanities. This includes regular attendance at collection meetings, developing purchasing strategies, sharing budget information with the liaison team, and coordinating overall selections for the arts and humanities disciplines.
The Head will ensure that the arts and humanities team is actively engaged in all aspects of liaison work. They will support their team in establishing goals and monitor activities which contribute overall to the goals of the Libraries. They will keep their team informed of library and university initiatives and support them through the promotion process.
The Head of the Arts & Humanities Liaisons is professionally active in regional, national, and/or international organizations devoted to the promotion of librarianship and cooperative library interaction; serves on both University and professional organization committees; influences the profession of librarianship beyond the institution and may submit publications for regional, national, or international publications; and participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field, and to meet criteria for promotion and retention. This position contributes to the University's goals regarding equity and inclusion.
*This position currently has a $ 10,000-a-year administrative stipend.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Librarian:
• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree -OR-
• Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD or equivalent, depending on discipline). AND
• At least two years of post-MLIS, post-international, or post-terminal degree working as an academic librarian supporting student research and delivering library instruction
• 1 year supervision experience
Minimum Qualifications - Associate Librarian:
• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international terminal degree. -OR-
• Terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD or equivalent, depending on discipline). AND
• Six years of post-MLIS, post-international, or post-terminal degree experience working as an academic librarian, including at least 2 years supporting student research and delivering library instruction
• 1 year supervision experience.
Professional Competencies
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Ability to work effectively to develop and maintain programs with faculty, students, and other campus partners.
• Demonstrated project management skills, problem solving ability and organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines to achieve goals.
• Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working as an arts or humanities liaison librarian.
• Experience with collection development.
• Experience supervising librarians or library staff.
• 2 years of academic or professional experience in the arts, architecture, or design related fields.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5924805
jeid-98e31b97165e394ab2904ff0f7219f36
Technology Manager US-WI-Madison # Positions: 1 Overview
If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person's ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm currently hiring a Technology Manager to work out of the Madison, WI office. This role oversees Flad’s information processing systems and IT team, while staying current on IT technology trends and applications. Flad is a team of creative, intelligent, energetic people who help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives.
How will your days be spent
Oversee Flad’s information processing systems and IT staff.
Guide, supervise, and mentor IT staff, including project and workload monitoring. Meet regularly with individuals and at least weekly as a team.
Provide reliable and cost-effective IT solutions to support Flad’s business goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain technology policies and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities for IT service delivery in accordance with business needs.
Evaluate, recommend, select, and manage vendors/business partners’ products and services delivery. Benchmark technologies with firm progress, industry surveys, and outside organizations as available.
Forecast, develop, and monitor the IT budgets and ROI. Authorize and approve IT expenses.
What you bring to this role
Experience:
Minimum five years in IT leadership roles required.
Skilled at coaching, leading, and mentoring team members to ensure alignment with goals and performance objectives.
Success in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
Working understanding of network infrastructure with multiple VLANs and network protocols as well as automation and management solutions.
Working understanding of Active Directory and Group policies, cloud and on premises license and storage solutions, and audio/audio visual conference room solutions.
Working understanding of telephony systems management (i.e. VolP; Telco/Data provider contract management, server and desktop hardware/workstations.
Software Skills:
Working understanding of Microsoft M360, Teams, project management-based systems, architectural software, artificial intelligence tools, VPN, and backup solutions.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field required.
Flad offers a wide range of benefits including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
Hybrid work environment
Flad Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flad will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/NLe8RPS7bMw6KtoAyCaB12
PI259678985
Full Time
Technology Manager US-WI-Madison # Positions: 1 Overview
If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person's ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm currently hiring a Technology Manager to work out of the Madison, WI office. This role oversees Flad’s information processing systems and IT team, while staying current on IT technology trends and applications. Flad is a team of creative, intelligent, energetic people who help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives.
How will your days be spent
Oversee Flad’s information processing systems and IT staff.
Guide, supervise, and mentor IT staff, including project and workload monitoring. Meet regularly with individuals and at least weekly as a team.
Provide reliable and cost-effective IT solutions to support Flad’s business goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain technology policies and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities for IT service delivery in accordance with business needs.
Evaluate, recommend, select, and manage vendors/business partners’ products and services delivery. Benchmark technologies with firm progress, industry surveys, and outside organizations as available.
Forecast, develop, and monitor the IT budgets and ROI. Authorize and approve IT expenses.
What you bring to this role
Experience:
Minimum five years in IT leadership roles required.
Skilled at coaching, leading, and mentoring team members to ensure alignment with goals and performance objectives.
Success in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
Working understanding of network infrastructure with multiple VLANs and network protocols as well as automation and management solutions.
Working understanding of Active Directory and Group policies, cloud and on premises license and storage solutions, and audio/audio visual conference room solutions.
Working understanding of telephony systems management (i.e. VolP; Telco/Data provider contract management, server and desktop hardware/workstations.
Software Skills:
Working understanding of Microsoft M360, Teams, project management-based systems, architectural software, artificial intelligence tools, VPN, and backup solutions.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field required.
Flad offers a wide range of benefits including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
Hybrid work environment
Flad Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flad will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/NLe8RPS7bMw6KtoAyCaB12
PI259678985
Senior Systems Engineer
About UVM
Since its inception in 1791, The University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. UVM is a Public Ivy and a top 100 research university, where our exceptional institution in an unparalleled location attracts top minds and talented professionals. Our hometown perennially appears on national rankings that praise its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast!), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. At UVM, you won't just be part of a team – you'll join colleagues committed to excellence in their field, diversity and inclusion, and educating accountable leaders for humankind.
The Role
UVM seeks a mid-to-senior level System Engineer to join our Endpoint Management Team, to build a secure virtualized computing environment from the ground up. Use VDI and information security foundations to create a research-focused enclave that adheres to NIST 800-171 federal standards. Work with the latest endpoint management and virtualization technologies while supporting security-focused initiatives in a fast-paced, 24x7 data center environment. Ideal candidates would have expertise with both VDI and security frameworks, but UVM would be willing to train if you have significant experience in one area. Advanced skills with client management, scripting, logging and alerting are desirable.
Apply today and take your career to the next level! Apply here: https://apptrkr.com/5875286
Minimum Qualifications
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expertise, ideally VMware Horizon.
Expert knowledge of one or more client operating systems.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and five years of systems
administration and scripting experience in a large-scale, complex Microsoft server
environment. Four additional years of experience can substitute for the degree.
Expertise with Windows server environments and demonstrated ability to manage integrated services in a highly available environment.
Experience with scripting, including shell (sh/bash/zsh), PowerShell, or Python.
Configuration management, system and network debugging experience.• Effective troubleshooting skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with implementation and management of NSPM-33 requirements and security standards (such as NIST 800-171).
Understanding of or background in information security federal regulation.
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools.
Experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
Experience with directory services (LDAP/AD/Entra) and thorough knowledge of client management platforms such as Microsoft Group Policy, Intune, or Jamf Pro.
Previous history of running complex managed workstation environments successfully.
Experience with application virtualization technologies.
Experience working at an academic institution.
Why You Should Apply:
A Diverse and Welcoming Culture: We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly support the services of thousands of users and all aspects of computing at UVM, including research, academic, and administrative functions.
Opportunities for Growth: We invest in professional development to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
Collaborative Spirit: Be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and shared success.
Eligible employees can participate in the UVM’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary 403b retirement plan
20 paid vacation days in your first year, plus 15 additional paid holidays per year• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave
Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
Tuition remission
Professional Development Programs
Employee discounts
And more!
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Full Time
Senior Systems Engineer
About UVM
Since its inception in 1791, The University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. UVM is a Public Ivy and a top 100 research university, where our exceptional institution in an unparalleled location attracts top minds and talented professionals. Our hometown perennially appears on national rankings that praise its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast!), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. At UVM, you won't just be part of a team – you'll join colleagues committed to excellence in their field, diversity and inclusion, and educating accountable leaders for humankind.
The Role
UVM seeks a mid-to-senior level System Engineer to join our Endpoint Management Team, to build a secure virtualized computing environment from the ground up. Use VDI and information security foundations to create a research-focused enclave that adheres to NIST 800-171 federal standards. Work with the latest endpoint management and virtualization technologies while supporting security-focused initiatives in a fast-paced, 24x7 data center environment. Ideal candidates would have expertise with both VDI and security frameworks, but UVM would be willing to train if you have significant experience in one area. Advanced skills with client management, scripting, logging and alerting are desirable.
Apply today and take your career to the next level! Apply here: https://apptrkr.com/5875286
Minimum Qualifications
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expertise, ideally VMware Horizon.
Expert knowledge of one or more client operating systems.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and five years of systems
administration and scripting experience in a large-scale, complex Microsoft server
environment. Four additional years of experience can substitute for the degree.
Expertise with Windows server environments and demonstrated ability to manage integrated services in a highly available environment.
Experience with scripting, including shell (sh/bash/zsh), PowerShell, or Python.
Configuration management, system and network debugging experience.• Effective troubleshooting skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with implementation and management of NSPM-33 requirements and security standards (such as NIST 800-171).
Understanding of or background in information security federal regulation.
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools.
Experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
Experience with directory services (LDAP/AD/Entra) and thorough knowledge of client management platforms such as Microsoft Group Policy, Intune, or Jamf Pro.
Previous history of running complex managed workstation environments successfully.
Experience with application virtualization technologies.
Experience working at an academic institution.
Why You Should Apply:
A Diverse and Welcoming Culture: We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly support the services of thousands of users and all aspects of computing at UVM, including research, academic, and administrative functions.
Opportunities for Growth: We invest in professional development to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
Collaborative Spirit: Be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and shared success.
Eligible employees can participate in the UVM’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary 403b retirement plan
20 paid vacation days in your first year, plus 15 additional paid holidays per year• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave
Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
Tuition remission
Professional Development Programs
Employee discounts
And more!
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Wellbeing Educator
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5598
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Wellbeing Educator position. The Wellbeing Educator is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $64,100 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working as part of the Residential Engagement and Wellbeing Team (REWT), the Wellbeing Educator (WBE) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build on and advance the connection of our students to their environment and each other. This team is part of the larger structure in student affairs that is working to center wellbeing in the living and learning environment of Amherst College. The REWT bases its work in the tenants of the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Colleges and Universities. The WBE works at all levels of the socio-ecological model and utilizes a public health approach rooted in social justice to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Health and Wellbeing, the (WBE) works as part of a team to advance a culture of wellbeing by developing, implementing, and assessing a theory-based, evidence- and trauma-informed, comprehensive campus-wide strategy to improve wellbeing. The REWT Wellbeing Educator focuses on sexual respect, alcohol and other substance misuse and prevention, sexuality and safer sex, and related topics related to skill development and environmental change. Other topics prioritized by the REWT include sleep, body image, belonging, connection, and coping mechanisms. Working together, the WBEs create offerings and initiatives that are supportive of and build skills to enhance wellbeing, reduce harm, and build a positive campus culture. The WBEs will design health promotion initiatives that are responsive to the needs of our student population and recognize the many factors that influence their collective abilities to maintain and access health. The WBEs' work should foster students' ability to achieve a balanced, self-aware, and health-enhancing state that allows for full engagement in their collegiate experience.
The work of the REWT is to create opportunities for our community to engage with and understand the intersections and connections of identity(ies), social justice, and culture and how they impact health and wellbeing. This work is rooted in addressing the needs of historically marginalized populations. We take a broad view of wellbeing and incorporate the dynamics of a diverse community, and address intersections of identity including, but not limited to, gender, race, economic status, and gender and sexual identity. The REWT collaborates with a variety of campus partners to enhance student experiences on campus in shaping their education beyond the curriculum. In addition, the WBEs supervise peer educators who provide education and skill-building programs to the Amherst College Community.
This position contributes to the creation of a campus community that centers wellbeing and promotes a culture of respect, self-awareness, and healthy decision making. The work encourages and supports our students to grow and learn academically, socially, and emotionally. In collaboration with other members of the REWT and other campus partners, the WBEs will respond to emergent health concerns and crisis situations.
The WBE takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Some weekend and evening hours are required.
Examples of Specialty Areas Responsibilities:
Healthy Sexuality and Wellbeing Focus
• Coordinate the safer sex supply distribution to campus constituents
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming that centers on healthy sexuality
• Coordinate ‘Wellbeing Wednesday' initiatives
Alcohol and Other Drugs Focus
• Conduct BASICS/CASICS sessions
• Work to build capacity, respond to student needs, and develop harm reduction initiatives related to AOD issues and topics
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming related to AOD issues, including recovery
• Work with Campus Partners to create opportunities for substance-free activities
Sexual Respect Focus
• Coordinate resources/programs related to survivor support, including the Survivor Support Group
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programs related to sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training
• Assist in the creation and implementation of climate assessments related to campus sexual violence as mandated by federal guidance in collaboration with the Civil Rights and Title IX Office
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preventative Initiatives
• Integrate best practices and incorporate an evidence-based, theory-informed approach to health promotion efforts
• Utilizing current data, the WBE creates targeted interventions that address Amherst College's specific needs and environment
• Work as part of a team to make the campus community healthier by contributing to the creation of structures and settings that prioritize wellbeing
• Conduct needs assessments such as surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups on health promotion topics
• Responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to help determine team priorities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for addressing specific wellbeing issues and topics for the College
• Work may focus on sexual violence prevention, alcohol and other drug misuse, recovery, or other topic
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programming, education/trainings, and outreach efforts around topics of community relevance
• Oversee the hiring, training, development, and supervision of peer educators
• Recommend, implement, and assess comprehensive strategies to intentionally create a college that centers wellbeing, the creation of positive communities, and addresses specific health issues and their intersections with other issues of identity and important health and behavior outcomes
• Engage and expand campus and community partnerships to support the wellbeing of students
• Provide direct training to diverse staff and student leaders related to specialty areas, collaborating with other Wellbeing Educators on topics that intersect to increase impact
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to increase opportunities for capacity building, advancement of strategic priorities, and overall support of student wellbeing. This coordination includes building social connections and increasing empathy and compassion for others
• Assist the REWT with responsibilities and development of content for New Student Orientation
• Reviews education and intervention strategies and current status of climate on campus; proposes changes to educational strategies, intervention and policy, and procedures in consultation with other relevant staff
• Develop educational materials that are trauma-informed and meet best practices in health communications
• Provides targeted prevention programming, including comprehensive programming for all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, and historically marginalized populations (e.g. students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and students living with disabilities)
• Ensures that planning and programming is inclusive and effective for the diverse community and multiple identities represented within the Amherst College community and provides active outreach
Intervention
• Collaborate with Community Standards and the Civil Rights and Title IX Office to implement evidence-based interventions
• Administer online pre-matriculation courses for all incoming students and selected cohorts of returning students related to health and wellbeing
• Administer Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening for College Students (CASICS) sessions for sanctioned students, as well as for students who request support outside of the community standards process
• Provide consultation and referral services for individual students on health topics
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training, programming, and social norming campaigns to prevent sexual violence and apply skills in addressing a range of health and safety concerns
• Liaise with community organizations and colleges to further partnerships and ensure students are aware of community resources and programs
• Work to ensure that the college is in compliance with Federal and State Law in regards to sexual violence educational initiatives, including first-year orientation and student athlete training
Student Affairs Generalist
• Collaborate with the Director of the REWT to develop an end of the year report on accomplishments and recommendations for the program and campus/community program stakeholders
• Contribute to relevant reports, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 Biennial Report and the College's Clery report, and keep records of programs and evaluations of all initiatives
• Oversee budget and other administrative tasks as required
• Collaborate with the Orientation Implementation Committee to integrate a positive framework that reduces the risk of harm associated with health behaviors for new students
• Maintain and develop skills via participation in continuing education opportunities, membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences, 5-College meetings, regional organizations and committees, and New England Health Educators Network (NEHEN) meetings
• Advise student groups as requested
• Works to ensure that the college is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws
• Contributes to the REWT website, social media accounts, and other communication platforms as appropriate
• Serve on committees and task forces as appointed/assigned
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree required in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• At least two years of experience in college health, health promotion, prevention, student affairs administration, community health, leadership development, and/or training and technical experience in the aforementioned areas desired
• Experience working in Higher Education is preferred
• Experience working with and creating content that will engage a diverse community
• Program planning, including needs assessment, evaluation, and facilitation
• Strong time-management, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Robust understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which on-campus living/learning communities and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
•
Preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or similar
• Developing, facilitating, and coordinating educational programs for college students and professionals
• Substance abuse prevention, sexual violence prevention, or other related work with college-age students
• Developing educational and communication tools, e.g. web, print, and social media
• Peer education facilitation, training, and assessment
• Experience, certification or training in Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS), Motivational Interviewing, Cannabis Screening and Interventions for College Students (CASICS), CHOICES, Marijuana Prevention Program (MAP), Tobacco Cessation, and/or Recovery Coaching, Wellbeing or Wellness Coaching, Rape Crisis Counseling or similar
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857981
Full Time
Wellbeing Educator
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5598
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Wellbeing Educator position. The Wellbeing Educator is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $64,100 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Working as part of the Residential Engagement and Wellbeing Team (REWT), the Wellbeing Educator (WBE) will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build on and advance the connection of our students to their environment and each other. This team is part of the larger structure in student affairs that is working to center wellbeing in the living and learning environment of Amherst College. The REWT bases its work in the tenants of the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Colleges and Universities. The WBE works at all levels of the socio-ecological model and utilizes a public health approach rooted in social justice to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Health and Wellbeing, the (WBE) works as part of a team to advance a culture of wellbeing by developing, implementing, and assessing a theory-based, evidence- and trauma-informed, comprehensive campus-wide strategy to improve wellbeing. The REWT Wellbeing Educator focuses on sexual respect, alcohol and other substance misuse and prevention, sexuality and safer sex, and related topics related to skill development and environmental change. Other topics prioritized by the REWT include sleep, body image, belonging, connection, and coping mechanisms. Working together, the WBEs create offerings and initiatives that are supportive of and build skills to enhance wellbeing, reduce harm, and build a positive campus culture. The WBEs will design health promotion initiatives that are responsive to the needs of our student population and recognize the many factors that influence their collective abilities to maintain and access health. The WBEs' work should foster students' ability to achieve a balanced, self-aware, and health-enhancing state that allows for full engagement in their collegiate experience.
The work of the REWT is to create opportunities for our community to engage with and understand the intersections and connections of identity(ies), social justice, and culture and how they impact health and wellbeing. This work is rooted in addressing the needs of historically marginalized populations. We take a broad view of wellbeing and incorporate the dynamics of a diverse community, and address intersections of identity including, but not limited to, gender, race, economic status, and gender and sexual identity. The REWT collaborates with a variety of campus partners to enhance student experiences on campus in shaping their education beyond the curriculum. In addition, the WBEs supervise peer educators who provide education and skill-building programs to the Amherst College Community.
This position contributes to the creation of a campus community that centers wellbeing and promotes a culture of respect, self-awareness, and healthy decision making. The work encourages and supports our students to grow and learn academically, socially, and emotionally. In collaboration with other members of the REWT and other campus partners, the WBEs will respond to emergent health concerns and crisis situations.
The WBE takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Some weekend and evening hours are required.
Examples of Specialty Areas Responsibilities:
Healthy Sexuality and Wellbeing Focus
• Coordinate the safer sex supply distribution to campus constituents
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming that centers on healthy sexuality
• Coordinate ‘Wellbeing Wednesday' initiatives
Alcohol and Other Drugs Focus
• Conduct BASICS/CASICS sessions
• Work to build capacity, respond to student needs, and develop harm reduction initiatives related to AOD issues and topics
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programming related to AOD issues, including recovery
• Work with Campus Partners to create opportunities for substance-free activities
Sexual Respect Focus
• Coordinate resources/programs related to survivor support, including the Survivor Support Group
• Working with Peer Educators to create relevant and impactful programs related to sexual violence prevention and healthy relationships
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training
• Assist in the creation and implementation of climate assessments related to campus sexual violence as mandated by federal guidance in collaboration with the Civil Rights and Title IX Office
Summary of Responsibilities:
Preventative Initiatives
• Integrate best practices and incorporate an evidence-based, theory-informed approach to health promotion efforts
• Utilizing current data, the WBE creates targeted interventions that address Amherst College's specific needs and environment
• Work as part of a team to make the campus community healthier by contributing to the creation of structures and settings that prioritize wellbeing
• Conduct needs assessments such as surveys, questionnaires, and focus groups on health promotion topics
• Responsible for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to help determine team priorities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for addressing specific wellbeing issues and topics for the College
• Work may focus on sexual violence prevention, alcohol and other drug misuse, recovery, or other topic
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programming, education/trainings, and outreach efforts around topics of community relevance
• Oversee the hiring, training, development, and supervision of peer educators
• Recommend, implement, and assess comprehensive strategies to intentionally create a college that centers wellbeing, the creation of positive communities, and addresses specific health issues and their intersections with other issues of identity and important health and behavior outcomes
• Engage and expand campus and community partnerships to support the wellbeing of students
• Provide direct training to diverse staff and student leaders related to specialty areas, collaborating with other Wellbeing Educators on topics that intersect to increase impact
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to increase opportunities for capacity building, advancement of strategic priorities, and overall support of student wellbeing. This coordination includes building social connections and increasing empathy and compassion for others
• Assist the REWT with responsibilities and development of content for New Student Orientation
• Reviews education and intervention strategies and current status of climate on campus; proposes changes to educational strategies, intervention and policy, and procedures in consultation with other relevant staff
• Develop educational materials that are trauma-informed and meet best practices in health communications
• Provides targeted prevention programming, including comprehensive programming for all incoming students, student athletes, student leaders, and historically marginalized populations (e.g. students of color, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and students living with disabilities)
• Ensures that planning and programming is inclusive and effective for the diverse community and multiple identities represented within the Amherst College community and provides active outreach
Intervention
• Collaborate with Community Standards and the Civil Rights and Title IX Office to implement evidence-based interventions
• Administer online pre-matriculation courses for all incoming students and selected cohorts of returning students related to health and wellbeing
• Administer Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening for College Students (CASICS) sessions for sanctioned students, as well as for students who request support outside of the community standards process
• Provide consultation and referral services for individual students on health topics
• Implement and evaluate bystander intervention training, programming, and social norming campaigns to prevent sexual violence and apply skills in addressing a range of health and safety concerns
• Liaise with community organizations and colleges to further partnerships and ensure students are aware of community resources and programs
• Work to ensure that the college is in compliance with Federal and State Law in regards to sexual violence educational initiatives, including first-year orientation and student athlete training
Student Affairs Generalist
• Collaborate with the Director of the REWT to develop an end of the year report on accomplishments and recommendations for the program and campus/community program stakeholders
• Contribute to relevant reports, including the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 Biennial Report and the College's Clery report, and keep records of programs and evaluations of all initiatives
• Oversee budget and other administrative tasks as required
• Collaborate with the Orientation Implementation Committee to integrate a positive framework that reduces the risk of harm associated with health behaviors for new students
• Maintain and develop skills via participation in continuing education opportunities, membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences, 5-College meetings, regional organizations and committees, and New England Health Educators Network (NEHEN) meetings
• Advise student groups as requested
• Works to ensure that the college is in compliance with relevant federal and state laws
• Contributes to the REWT website, social media accounts, and other communication platforms as appropriate
• Serve on committees and task forces as appointed/assigned
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree required in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• At least two years of experience in college health, health promotion, prevention, student affairs administration, community health, leadership development, and/or training and technical experience in the aforementioned areas desired
• Experience working in Higher Education is preferred
• Experience working with and creating content that will engage a diverse community
• Program planning, including needs assessment, evaluation, and facilitation
• Strong time-management, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Robust understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which on-campus living/learning communities and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
•
Preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or similar
• Developing, facilitating, and coordinating educational programs for college students and professionals
• Substance abuse prevention, sexual violence prevention, or other related work with college-age students
• Developing educational and communication tools, e.g. web, print, and social media
• Peer education facilitation, training, and assessment
• Experience, certification or training in Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS), Motivational Interviewing, Cannabis Screening and Interventions for College Students (CASICS), CHOICES, Marijuana Prevention Program (MAP), Tobacco Cessation, and/or Recovery Coaching, Wellbeing or Wellness Coaching, Rape Crisis Counseling or similar
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857981
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Associate of Science degree in computer science or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a directly related field and one year of networking experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is technical work maintaining, designing, enhancing and researching network systems, pc hardware and software, and data communications in the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks relating to network design, pc hardware and software maintenance and support, mobile networking and mobile computer maintenance and support, computer processing and information documentation for an assigned project team. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Alachua County Fire Rescue is a 24 hour 7 day a week, 365 day a year emergency response agency. As such, this position will also require some on-call availability via phone as well as in person to ensure emergency apparatus response. This is not a remote position. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Installs, supports and maintains mobile computer and networking equipment and software in emergency response apparatus. Installs, supports and tests network systems, mobile network systems, and pc hardware and software associated with them. Evaluates, implements and supports network systems, mobile network systems, and pc hardware and software associated with them. Analyzes information objectives and/or goals and prepares documentation for achieving desired objectives and goals. Analyzes user requirements and proposes network, pc hardware or software solutions to meet those needs. Provides customers with technical assistance and training to provide the desired information requested. Analyzes information from users to modify and/or simplify current and future technology used in network systems support. Drives a county or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of network system administration, pc hardware and software support, and communications protocols. Considerable knowledge of major types of network operating systems, pc operating systems (Windows, MacOS, etc. ), and computer equipment. Considerable knowledge of information research techniques and available resources. Ability to plan, organize and implement elements involved in network administration, design and support. Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions. Ability to interface different computer platforms accurately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department directors, fellow employees, constitutional officers and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Associate of Science degree in computer science or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a directly related field and one year of networking experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is technical work maintaining, designing, enhancing and researching network systems, pc hardware and software, and data communications in the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks relating to network design, pc hardware and software maintenance and support, mobile networking and mobile computer maintenance and support, computer processing and information documentation for an assigned project team. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Alachua County Fire Rescue is a 24 hour 7 day a week, 365 day a year emergency response agency. As such, this position will also require some on-call availability via phone as well as in person to ensure emergency apparatus response. This is not a remote position. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Installs, supports and maintains mobile computer and networking equipment and software in emergency response apparatus. Installs, supports and tests network systems, mobile network systems, and pc hardware and software associated with them. Evaluates, implements and supports network systems, mobile network systems, and pc hardware and software associated with them. Analyzes information objectives and/or goals and prepares documentation for achieving desired objectives and goals. Analyzes user requirements and proposes network, pc hardware or software solutions to meet those needs. Provides customers with technical assistance and training to provide the desired information requested. Analyzes information from users to modify and/or simplify current and future technology used in network systems support. Drives a county or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of network system administration, pc hardware and software support, and communications protocols. Considerable knowledge of major types of network operating systems, pc operating systems (Windows, MacOS, etc. ), and computer equipment. Considerable knowledge of information research techniques and available resources. Ability to plan, organize and implement elements involved in network administration, design and support. Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions. Ability to interface different computer platforms accurately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department directors, fellow employees, constitutional officers and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
RTX / Nightwing seeks talented candidates for a Principal Training and Development Specialist position based in the Washington Metropolitan Area; position executes both Instructional Design responsibilities and Training Coordinator responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the customer and subject matter experts to deliver multiple Programs of Instruction which prepare students for fielded operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates courseware development for directorate-level certification training, mission-specific training and sustainment training Program of Instruction (POI). Works with Cadre to design POIspecific learning behaviors centered on desired knowledge, skill and operational judgment. Leads Cadre through overarching instructional design for classroom and CONUS based practical exercises to include: sequencing, delivery method(s), lesson plans, rubrics, instructional materials, training aids and practical exercise(s) as well as performance evaluation systems to measure student learning. Works with servicing learning center to ensure courseware and associated documentation complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Oversees and coordinates formal, Group-level training portfolio. Establishes and maintains working relationships with applicable Subject Matter Experts (SME), training providers and training coordinators. Routinely interacts with senior-level customers from Division to Office level. Plans and synchronizes course schedules and training events with external offices, training providers and other stakeholders. Collaborates with training providers on course descriptions and requirements; publishes course descriptions, pre-requisites and schedules to customer web sites and customer training databases. Manages the course registration process and ensures applicants meet course criterion. Updates student training records in customer databases to reflect credit for successful course completion. Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, services and expertise into training syllabi. In collaboration with Cadre, Integrates community Lessons Learned, insights from the field, technology/procedural evolutions, customer requirements and other applicable developments into standing courseware. Participates in post-POI Level 3 assessments. Conducts formal annual review of all courseware to ensure accuracy, relevancy and effectiveness. Supports other program training activities as required. In collaboration with Training Lead and Task Lead, designs internal training strategies for continual Cadre growth and development; training investment seeks to advance branch courseware and ultimately better prepare students for operational success in the field. Plans, organizes, delivers, supports and participates in internal programs to certify and develop new instructors as well as enable cross-functional support across teams. Continues professional learning, development and growth to enhance program training value and advance the team toward customer-defined goals. Captures, coordinates and submits requirements on behalf of customer and Cadre. Supports core office functions, administration and other processes. Employs various automated software programs as part of day-to-day operations; software includes the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote); Adobe Acrobat Pro; and miscellaneous customer-specific systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph SME with at least 5 years of experience supporting customer training programs; capacity with customer training activity
Prior experience in formal instructional design and curriculum development (orchestrating needs assessment, formulating learning behaviors, syllabus design, lesson planning, courseware development, grading rubrics)
Proven success in outreach, networking and forming mutually beneficial relationships across organizational lines
Ability to negotiate consensus across competing priorities, varied equities and divergent goals Excellent organizational skills; able to articulate intent, frame requirements, set priorities and develop practical methods to meet training goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional rapport with others in a small team environment
Adapt well to change and thrive in an atmosphere that requires trust, teamwork, initiative, creativity, curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
Poised with exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to operate under broad intent independent of direct oversight; reliable, trustworthy, committed to Student and Cadre success
Experience working joint training with various IC members Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote with the aptitude to employ other customer-specific, automated programs, databases and technology-based capabilities.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with technical and/or technology management programs
Prior field experience directly supporting customer operations and activities
Prior managerial experience developing young officers for continued professional growth
Prior instructor experience (classroom lecture, guided discussion, hands-on coaching and mentoring, formal assessments and evaluations, individualized remediation); strong preference for those candidates with a formal customer Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience working with course directors, instructors and role players to develop and mature courseware, methodologies, delivery and feedback mechanisms Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience in the design and scripting of Practical Exercises and Field Training Exercises for individual and team-based training, respectively Versed in Role Play-based training methods Experience using structured planning and problem-solving methodologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; can substitute demonstrated operational experience for educational requirement.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL: Based in the McLean and Sterling, VA areas with routine local travel throughout Washington Metropolitan Area. Occasional CONUS travel, roughly 30 percent total, over the course of a calendar year; travel is typically forecast months in advance.
Full Time
RTX / Nightwing seeks talented candidates for a Principal Training and Development Specialist position based in the Washington Metropolitan Area; position executes both Instructional Design responsibilities and Training Coordinator responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the customer and subject matter experts to deliver multiple Programs of Instruction which prepare students for fielded operations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates courseware development for directorate-level certification training, mission-specific training and sustainment training Program of Instruction (POI). Works with Cadre to design POIspecific learning behaviors centered on desired knowledge, skill and operational judgment. Leads Cadre through overarching instructional design for classroom and CONUS based practical exercises to include: sequencing, delivery method(s), lesson plans, rubrics, instructional materials, training aids and practical exercise(s) as well as performance evaluation systems to measure student learning. Works with servicing learning center to ensure courseware and associated documentation complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Oversees and coordinates formal, Group-level training portfolio. Establishes and maintains working relationships with applicable Subject Matter Experts (SME), training providers and training coordinators. Routinely interacts with senior-level customers from Division to Office level. Plans and synchronizes course schedules and training events with external offices, training providers and other stakeholders. Collaborates with training providers on course descriptions and requirements; publishes course descriptions, pre-requisites and schedules to customer web sites and customer training databases. Manages the course registration process and ensures applicants meet course criterion. Updates student training records in customer databases to reflect credit for successful course completion. Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, services and expertise into training syllabi. In collaboration with Cadre, Integrates community Lessons Learned, insights from the field, technology/procedural evolutions, customer requirements and other applicable developments into standing courseware. Participates in post-POI Level 3 assessments. Conducts formal annual review of all courseware to ensure accuracy, relevancy and effectiveness. Supports other program training activities as required. In collaboration with Training Lead and Task Lead, designs internal training strategies for continual Cadre growth and development; training investment seeks to advance branch courseware and ultimately better prepare students for operational success in the field. Plans, organizes, delivers, supports and participates in internal programs to certify and develop new instructors as well as enable cross-functional support across teams. Continues professional learning, development and growth to enhance program training value and advance the team toward customer-defined goals. Captures, coordinates and submits requirements on behalf of customer and Cadre. Supports core office functions, administration and other processes. Employs various automated software programs as part of day-to-day operations; software includes the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote); Adobe Acrobat Pro; and miscellaneous customer-specific systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph SME with at least 5 years of experience supporting customer training programs; capacity with customer training activity
Prior experience in formal instructional design and curriculum development (orchestrating needs assessment, formulating learning behaviors, syllabus design, lesson planning, courseware development, grading rubrics)
Proven success in outreach, networking and forming mutually beneficial relationships across organizational lines
Ability to negotiate consensus across competing priorities, varied equities and divergent goals Excellent organizational skills; able to articulate intent, frame requirements, set priorities and develop practical methods to meet training goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional rapport with others in a small team environment
Adapt well to change and thrive in an atmosphere that requires trust, teamwork, initiative, creativity, curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
Poised with exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to operate under broad intent independent of direct oversight; reliable, trustworthy, committed to Student and Cadre success
Experience working joint training with various IC members Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote with the aptitude to employ other customer-specific, automated programs, databases and technology-based capabilities.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience with technical and/or technology management programs
Prior field experience directly supporting customer operations and activities
Prior managerial experience developing young officers for continued professional growth
Prior instructor experience (classroom lecture, guided discussion, hands-on coaching and mentoring, formal assessments and evaluations, individualized remediation); strong preference for those candidates with a formal customer Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience working with course directors, instructors and role players to develop and mature courseware, methodologies, delivery and feedback mechanisms Instructor Certification and experience with one of the primary learning centers
Prior experience in the design and scripting of Practical Exercises and Field Training Exercises for individual and team-based training, respectively Versed in Role Play-based training methods Experience using structured planning and problem-solving methodologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; can substitute demonstrated operational experience for educational requirement.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL: Based in the McLean and Sterling, VA areas with routine local travel throughout Washington Metropolitan Area. Occasional CONUS travel, roughly 30 percent total, over the course of a calendar year; travel is typically forecast months in advance.