CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
The University: One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts nearly 400,000 alumni who fuel the region’s economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. CSUN is a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, nationally recognized for success in serving a diverse student body. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named CSUN an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, the Wall Street Journal ranked CSUN third in the nation for the university’s diverse learning environment, and CSUN is the nation’s seventh-ranked school on CollegeNet’s 2021 Social Mobility Index.
About the Position of Director of Academic Employee Relations: The Director of Academic Employee Relations for the Office of Faculty Affairs will work collaboratively with various campus departments and administrators to foster a community of care at the university. Based in CSUN’s belief that a respectful and equitable learning, living, and working environment is paramount to enabling our students to achieve their educational goals and our faculty and staff to thrive personally and professionally, the Director will lead CSUN’s training and education efforts for academic employees to ensure an understanding of a positive workplace environment. The Director will also respond to academic employees’ concerns, mediates conversations, conducts workplace investigations as needed, and will assist in coordinating appropriate responses including letters of reprimand and discipline. A specific focus for the Director will be the development and implementation of initiatives that promote a safe learning and working environment and that prevent and raise awareness of inappropriate or unprofessional conduct of concern that may fall outside of CSU policy and/or legal protected statuses for allegations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
As an administrator on campus, models CSUN's Leadership Principles: https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/CSUN_Leadership_Principles.pdf .
Required Qualifications: - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in labor relations, human resources management, organizational planning/policy, or related field, or JD.
- Three years professional experience, with two years in the fields of education, prevention, advocacy, mediation, or comparable work experience.
- Two years of leadership experience in academic employee relations including resolving/processing complaints and conducting workplace investigations.
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or delivering evidence-based educational programs and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience with successful mediations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of free speech and academic freedom
- Demonstrated experience providing ethical leadership characterized by good judgement and discretion including maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications: - Training and experience with multiple mediation methods including restorative justice.
- Job related experience demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills at management level.
- Experience in a collective bargaining environment in a university setting.
- Knowledge of CSU/California EEO policies, procedures, and regulations.
Salary/Benefits: - Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE:$110,000 to $120,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application Period Applications received through April 26, 2024, will be considered in the initial review. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
In order to be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted prior to the date listed above. Application submissions received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Effective Date of Appointment: May 13, 2024, or as soon thereafter as possible.
How to Apply Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers .
Background check This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position.
CANRA The person holding this position will be considered a 'limited 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 as a condition of employment.
Conflict of Interest 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.
Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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