Administrative Faculty Program Associate

C24-073
Administrative Faculty Program Associate
Nursing Department

Are you an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual eager to kickstart your career in administration and program support? Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, entry-level Administrative Faculty Program Associate to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values professional growth and development. We offer a range of learning opportunities, a chance to contribute to impactful projects, and a pathway to advancing your career in administration and program support.

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About CCSU’s Nursing Department



Since the program’s inception in 1981, the Department of Nursing has continued to grow and now offers four (4) academic programs (RN to BSN, traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and MSN). The Department of Nursing, in accordance with Central Connecticut State University, believes that the primary goal of the nursing faculty is to empower students to attain the highest standards of professional achievement, public service, and personal development. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Central Connecticut State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Position Profile

The Administrative Faculty Program Associate will be performing a variety of basic operational duties within the Department of Nursing. As experience is gained, the successful incumbent will take on increasingly complex tasks related to program operations. Other key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: participating in trainings, conferences, committees, and meetings to enhance skills and knowledge; supporting employees of a higher grade in planning, coordinating, and executing services, programs, and events that may include outreach activities, surveys, customer service functions, and more; drafting correspondence, media publications, and prepare reports; collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data and databases related to the unit’s operations; and may include providing basic direction to Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, Graduate Interns, and Cooperative Educational Interns as needed.



Applicant Evaluative Criteria



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

Education:



All applicants must possess Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related area.



Experience and Training:

All applicants must possess two (2) years of professional experience in entry-level duties relevant to the Nursing or related field.

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.

Certifications and successful completion of training programs may be required prior to or during appointment.

To Apply



To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by September 30, 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 Dr. Laurie Walter, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2198 or lwalter@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.