Administrative Faculty Program Associate

[C24-067]

Administrative Faculty Program Associate

Department of Art & Design

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time Administrative Faculty Program Associate to join the Department of Art & Design. This is an entry level position in which the successful candidate will perform a variety of basic operational duties of a unit or program or provide support in the performance of more complex duties assigned to employees by a higher grade. We seek applicants who exhibit a positive attitude and maintain a strong aptitude to learn.

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About CCSU’s Department of Art & Design

The Department of Art & Design, housed in the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, supports graduate and undergraduate programs in Art, Art Education, and Graphic/Information Design. Its facilities are housed in the R.C. Vance Academic Center and James J. Maloney Hall. The latter serves as the location for the Samuel S. T. Chen Fine Arts Center.

Position Profile

The Administrative Faculty Program Associate will serve as a primary connection point for students and faculty in the department’s Vance Academic Center facilities, reporting to the Department Chairperson. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations in computer labs, promote student success, facilitate promotion of departmental initiatives and events, and in other areas as needed; collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data, databases and other record keeping, as well as preparing and presenting reports.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:



All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience and Training:

Two (2) years of professional experience in the performance of entry level administrative duties

Note: Graduate Intern and/or Graduate Assistant experience in the area of study and/or practice of the designated unit and/or program shall be prorated as appropriate.

Substitution Allowed: Successful completion of an approved Administrative Faculty Trainee program shall substitute for minimal qualifications.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

Demonstrated experience with computer applications related to art and design, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Excel, and the Mac OS on Apple computers.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents by August 28, 2024 .

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Vicente Garcia, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2641 or garciav@ccsu.edu .

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Administrative Faculty Program Associate is compensated at the Administrator II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information, please visit SUOAF .

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources .

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.