Program Manager, Prison BA Grad Initiative

Job No: 511599; 3/15/2022

PROGRAM MANAGER, PRISON B.A. GRAD INITIATIVE

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: Cal State LA seeks a full-time Program Manager to administer the Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative - the first in-person bachelor's degree completion program for incarcerated students in California. The program, which is currently operating at Lancaster State Prison and will soon expand to other prison sites, offers face-to-face instruction in prison, taught by Cal State LA faculty. The program transforms lives by providing students with greater opportunity and hope. To date, 37 program participants have graduated with their B.A. degree.

Under the general direction of both the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and the Associate Vice President for Operations, the Program Manager will serve a critical role, managing, coordinating and leading an effective and collaborative working environment among all of the campus stakeholders that support the Cal State LA Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative. The Program Manager will also be part of the leadership team responsible for managing the expansion of the program to other prisons across the State and will help identify and secure funding for the program.

The Program Manager will develop and implement an operation, financial and communication plan for the program, working closely with all campus stakeholders. This plan will include outlining the role and responsibilities of all university stakeholders and how progress, concerns and milestones will be shared and/or resolved. The Program Manager will also be responsible for helping to develop and implement a data management system to track key data, deliverables, and outcomes; and will gather, analyze, and prepare regular internal status reports, and ensure that the program operates within budget. The incumbent will establish and actively lead a productive and collaborative working environment among all of the campus stakeholders that support the B.A. Graduation Initiative which include: the President's Office, Academic Affairs, Admissions and Enrollment, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Advisement, College of Professional and Global Education, College of Arts and Letters, Departments of Communication Studies and Liberal Studies, The Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good, and the Office of Communication and Public Affairs. The incumbent will regularly monitor the activities and progress of all campus stakeholders to ensure that each unit is meeting their program requirements on schedule and on budget. As part of this work, the Program Manager will lead and facilitate regular team meetings with all campus stakeholders to ensure everyone is up to date on program progress, issues that arise, and future planning. The incumbent will also play a significant role in the expansion of the program to new prisons, helping to develop, operationalize, and lead the strategy to expand the program throughout the state. This will involve working closely with all campus leads, including the Provost, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, AVP of Operations, Executive Director at the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good, and key external partners, which include CDCR, other university and community colleges, and new prisons. In addition, the Program Manager will help identify and secure funding for the program. The role will also require travel to prisons to work with our prison partners across the State.

Other duties include participating in College-wide and external activities and events involving community and educational partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will keep current on university policies and procedures and provide input during department and program-related meetings, as requested.

Required Qualifications & Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field is required. Five years of experience in successful project and budget management. Proven ability to design, implement and evaluate effective organizational plans and data management systems. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to develop and execute complex financial planning, which includes budget development, financial management and accounting oversight. Demonstrated experience successfully leading and supporting a diverse project team to meet its goals in a collaborative and timely manner. The incumbent must also have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary to interact and lead a team of key senior management, faculty, and administrators. Excellent judgment and ability to problem solve and handle complex situations with tact and professionalism, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Must have a commitment to student success and working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Demonstrated interest and ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

Desired Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience working and collaborating on issues to advance educational outcomes for underserved students and communities in either the educational, non-profit, and/or human services fields. Lean Six Sigma, with minimum green belt certification is highly desirable. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4583 - $14,713/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.



Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Mar 18, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
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