Director, Faculty Affairs

Director, Faculty Affairs
California State University, Long Beach

Job Summary
The Director of Faculty Affairs is responsible for supervising Faculty Affairs staff members and overseeing the administration of Faculty Affairs processes and procedures for faculty, teaching associates, graduate assistants, instructional student assistants, and academic administrators.

Key Responsibilities
Areas of responsibility include recruitment, appointments, compensation, evaluations, separations, and faculty additional employment. The Director ensures compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and all CSU and campus policies and procedures. The incumbent independently plans, researches, implements, and provides solutions for Faculty Affairs business practices. Serves as a primary liaison in Faculty Affairs for the Chancellor's Office, colleges, and departments on issues related to compensation, personnel processes, practices, and campus policies and procedures. Delivers workshops and training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement policies relative to the Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills to manage and set priorities for support staff, and oversee progress towards individual and office goals.
  
• Ability to effectively represent Academic Affairs with other University units.
  
• Knowledge in the use of computer technology to manage workflow and run day-to-day operations effectively.
  
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and anticipate problems and address them proactively.
  
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in high-impact situations where sensitive and diverse demands are involved.
  
• Skill in the research, development, and evaluation of policies, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  
• Thorough knowledge of Faculty policies and procedures and the ability to use the PeopleSoft HR system to enhance the performance of the operations of the department preferred.
  
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
  
  Education and Experience
  Advanced degree from an accredited university in human resources management, public administration, business administration, organizational planning/policy or related field. Seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management in an organization with complex HR systems and unionized setting. Preferred experience with overseeing Faculty Affairs processes for faculty and staff in a public institution of higher education or a government agency. Minimum of five years management experience required.
  
  Department
  Faculty Affairs
  
  Compensation
  Estimated $110,000 to $120,000 per year based on education and related experience.
  
  Benefits
  This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.
  
  Application Procedures
  Go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/498482/director-faculty-affairs and click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
  
  Additional Information
  The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
  
  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
  
  Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
  California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
  
  Equal Employment Statement
  CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  To view the University's Annual Campus Crime Report go to: http://daf.csulb.edu/offices/ppfm/police/statistics/index.html. Copies of the report are available upon request. To request a copy, contact the University Police Department at (562) 985-4101.
  
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