Associate Director for Admissions and Operational Technology

  • Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay
  • Seaside, California
  • Apr 10, 2024
Administration and Management

Job Description

Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,545 - $7,866* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: May 1, 2024
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE :

Under general direction of the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and day-to-day work direction of the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director for Admissions and Operational Technology is responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations related to all components of processing the undergraduate and graduate admissions applications, documents and electronic data in the Office of Admissions, including ensuring all coding is accurate for reporting purposes as well as ensuring compliance of state regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following :
Supervision and Training: In conjunction with the AVP of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Admissions and Operational Technology establishes the priorities and direction of operations for all processing functions within the Office of Admissions. Develops and maintains regular and ad-hoc reports to monitor the status of workflow and provide critical data and information to management. Recommends, develops and implements enhancements to streamline processing timeframes to meet CSUMB enrollment goals. Conducts long range planning of work including detailed roadmaps to increase efficiency and the overall effectiveness of all admissions operations functions. Effectively recommends hiring and disciplinary issues; sets training standards and disseminates work expectations and coordinates the workflow of the staff. Provides training, supervision, and leadership to the Admissions Analysts and Admissions Coordinator/Residency Specialist. Provides general processing support to the Office of Admissions. Ensures training is provided to staff in Admissions, the Registrar's office, and other areas across campus on Admissions processes, CMS, on base, etc. Develops procedural manuals for office policy and regulations. Provides yearly staff evaluations for all direct reports. Establishes with staff the goals and objectives for the year. Admission Operations and Testing Management: Work with Data Management Offices and administrators to ensure the integrity of data and processes in CMS; Coordinates and troubleshoots electronic data and monitors processes of application, test and transcript loads and other electronic interfaces. Analyze business processes and recommend data enhancements to Admissions management and the IT team. Establishes guidelines to ensure residency requirements for incoming students are enforced. Interprets CSU Policy for application processing and residency for staff. Provides proper training for staff in and outside of the Admissions Office. Ensures the Admissions Office is adhering to CSU admission procedures and provides training to staff. Oversees the CSU Mandated ERSA/ERSS data requirements to ensure accuracy and timely completion for systemwide reporting. Thoroughly reviews operations and implements improvements to increase and maximize productivity. Strategic Planning and Cross-departmental collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Information Systems/Information Technology campus groups and CMS Chancellor IT Groups, and interact with other campus departments in providing production support, resolving complex system problems, recommending operating policy, and disseminating system information. In conjunction with the AVP of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions and Recruitment, will participate in the development of the overall Admissions' budget and associated priorities for each fiscal year. Responsible for the department's adherence to annual budget and works with staff to stay within departments limits. Responsible for managing operational budget including contracts, maintenance, print materials.
Other Functions :
In the absence of the AVP of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions, provides leadership and direction for all of Admissions. Participates in university task forces and special projects as required. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Thorough knowledge of: student information systems, FERPA and national practices and procedures to ensure compliance, articulation, and laws/rules regarding residency for tuition purposes. General knowledge of: principles, problems, and methods of public administration, including organization, personnel, and fiscal management; advanced statistical and research methods; and techniques used for hiring, evaluation performances, and motivating employees. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of university admissions and evaluations operations.

Ability to: rapidly become familiar with CSU admission requirements and Chancellor's Office admissions reporting requirements; CSUMB admissions programs, policies and procedures; provide strong leadership in the development and implementation of program policies, regulations, procedures, and precedent cases related to Admissions; provide sound recommendations based on state or institutional policy; effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse community; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines; research and make decisions on validity of courses, grades, and transcripts; coordinate multiple tasks with deadlines; learn and use administrative computing systems at advanced level, quickly learn new computer systems, or software modules as needed; establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A bachelor's degree in a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible admissions administration experience which includes: supervision, credentialing analysis; development of training programs; resolution of complex student services problems; and familiarity or experience with personnel and fiscal management. Ability to understand and utilize the People Soft Administration System using various panels and data queries

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's degree in a related field. Five (5) years of supervision experience. Experience in public higher education, specifically admissions. Experience in the planning and execution of admissions technology projects is strongly desired. Experience with: PeopleSoft, or other automated student information systems; imaging and document management systems, Salesforce or other customer relationship management systems; Microsoft Office Suite, Google email and calendar, Internet browsers, or equivalent.

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, Salesforce, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system and document management system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION DESIGNATIONS :
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
  • 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 as a condition of employment.
  • This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095 .
  • This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
  • This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards .
  • This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
  • May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary . As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information..

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ .

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Apr 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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