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Description: Position Summary Under the lead direction of the Test Accommodations Center Coordinator and the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Disability Services, the After-hours Testing Accommodations Assistant of this position coordinates and assists in the delivery of test accommodations to students with disabilities, which are legally mandated accommodations under the ADA. Test accommodations are authorized for students whose documented disabilities require special arrangement during academic quizzes, tests and final examinations and are usually provided in SDS’s Test Accommodation Center (TAC). Examples of test accommodations include extra time on exams, use of assistive technology and software, use of student reader or scribe, separate, quiet rooms, use of a calculator, computers, or special equipment, etc. The TAC is an extension of the faculty’s academic classroom environment. As such SDS, through the Testing Accommodations Coordinator and TAC staff work closely with faculty and students to provide these legally mandated accommodations while meeting the academic requirements of the exams and maintaining the integrity of the testing environment. Test accommodations are in place to allow students with disabilities an opportunity to best demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities learned during their classroom experiences and to make successful progress toward their degrees. The After-hours Testing Accommodations Assistant services the front desk operations in the TAC by greeting students, faculty and visitors, explaining and carrying out TAC procedures, provides lead direction for student test proctors, keeps detailed records of TAC activities, ensures the receipt of confidential tests from professors, and assures that completed tests are returned to professors without controversy. The center deals with an increasing number of standard requests for accommodations as well as a wide range of faculty inquiries, concerns, and special circumstances. The TAC works with over 1,500 students authorized to receive test accommodations and successfully administers over 6,000 accommodated quizzes, tests and final exams each year. The After-hours Testing Accommodations Assistant will also provide after-hours general oversight, especially in emergency situations (e.g., an agitated student for which public safety needs to be notified, power outage that interrupts testing process) for other student assistants working after-hours at SDS including proctors in the Test Accommodation Center and front desk assistants. This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2024, with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. Ability to work evenings on a regular basis and occasional weekend hours. This appointment is for a 10/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 10 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with January and June as the anticipated off months. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego. Department Summary The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University. Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Center for Educational Partnerships, Outreach and Success; Communications Services; Counseling and Psychological Services; Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs; Financial Aid and Scholarships; Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Ability Success Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; Cultural Centers; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence. Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity The Division works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures, while facilitating an integrated vision and shared responsibility for prioritizing and advancing institutional goals. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through: Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world; Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds; Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff; and Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities. Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically: “The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.” The Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity. The Senior Associate Vice President serves as a lead executive officer in the Division. The Senior Associate Vice President is responsible for the direction and coordination of department programs/personnel as designated by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity. The incumbent represents the interests of the Division on a day-to-day basis at the sub-Cabinet level and is responsible for the promotion of student development through a program of co-curricular activities and services to students. The Senior Associate Vice President is also responsible for the quality of the campus social, cultural and educational environment and the student services that enhance the University’s academic programs and the intellectual and personal development of students on the San Diego State University campus. Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity provides a full range of accommodations and services to nearly 1,800 students with physical, psychological and learning disabilities, facilitating equal access to the educational process. This is accomplished through direct service support, review of campus accessibility, adaptive technology, assessment, test accommodation, and a variety of other services. Accommodations vary according to types of disabilities, and may include sign language interpreting; provision of alternative formats, such as electronic text or Braille; computer-assisted real-time captioning; test accommodation; advising; assistive computer technology; cart transportation service and numerous other services. Provision of these academic support services, technology and advocacy promotes the retention and graduation of students with disabilities at SDSU. The office consists of the Director, Assistant Director, an Accommodations and Evaluations Coordinator, three Counselors, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Coordinator, an Accommodations Specialist, an Alternative Media and Assistive Technology Coordinator, an Operations Coordinator/Budget Officer, a Test Accommodations Coordinator, a Test Accommodation and Captioning Assistant Coordinator, a Special Services Coordinator, three office support staff and 40-50 hourly employees and student assistants. Two additional programs are affiliated with Student Disability Service. The first is funded by a federal Trio-Student Support Services grant that provides enhanced services intended to increase graduation and retention rates of at-risk undergraduates. The Trio-SSS program employs three professional staff. The second is a Workability IV program that is a cooperative contract between the state Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), SDSU Career Services and Student Disability Services the purpose of which is to deliver enhanced career services to students with disabilities who are DOR consumers. The Workability IV program employs one full-time professional staff and one part-time support staff. For more information regarding the Student Ability Success Center, click here . Education and Experience Entry to this classification requires fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; an ability to understand standard office procedures; an ability to operate standard office equipment; an ability to learn office technology systems; an ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations; and typing and keyboard skills. These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program or its equivalent and some experience in an office environment. Key Qualifications Ability to work evenings on a regular basis and occasional weekend hours. Experience working with people with disabilities; experience working in a university setting. Compensation and Benefits Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $2,782 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here . CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,782 - $4,094 per month. Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here . Principles of Community At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on August 31, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by August 30, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. 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. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here . SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Beau Barron at bbarron3@sdsu.edu . Closing Date/Time: Open until filled

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT THE JOB The South Coast AQMD is seeking qualified candidates for our Fiscal Assistant position in the Finance division. From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligible list from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the life of the list. Our Fiscal Assistant is an experienced, journey-level class with responsibility for performing a variety of clerical accounting or fiscal purchasing assignments of moderate difficulty, within established procedures and without close supervision. We need candidates who are flexible, eager to learn, enjoy new challenges, and willing to accept a wide variety of assignments. Fiscal Assistants in Cash Management are responsible for daily tasks such as, receiving and posting cash, check, and credit card payments in the accounts receivable system, opening and sorting mail, filing all cash receipts and supporting documents, providing documentation to the Billing Services unit, reconciling end-of-day batch reports, preparing Miscellaneous Cash Receipts log, and reconciling daily lock box cash postings for exceptions. Additional tasks may include weekly printing of accounts payable checks, preparing necessary documents for issuing manual refunds, logging incoming and outgoing loose checks, and participating in the annual fixed asset inventory process. Fiscal Assistants in Accounting/Accounts Payable are responsible for daily tasks such as examining the accuracy of the invoice, verifying the proper approval of the invoice, recalculating the sales tax based on the current sales tax rate, checking coding of the invoice to the appropriate expense account, matching the invoice to the purchase order or contract, processing the invoice in PeopleSoft, matching the voucher posting report, reviewing the credit card statement, preparing daily cash deposit and preparing journal entries as needed. Additional tasks may include communicating with vendors and communicating with the employees in the other departments within the South Coast AQMD. Fiscal Assistants are heavily involved in the fiscal year end process and providing information to the external financial statement auditors. IMPORTANT NOTE: The application period will remain open on a continuous basis, until recruitment needs are met. However, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the application period may close at any time. The first round of application review will begin on August 23, 2023. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prepares, maintains, reviews, and processes fiscal documents related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing invoicing records; compiles and recomputes bills, vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders; reviews fiscal documents and processes claims against the South Coast AQMD by checking for arithmetical accuracy; verifies claims against billing and other supporting documents, and determines adherence to prescribed clerical accounting practices and procedures. Assists in the preparation and processing of the South Coast AQMD payroll; compiles fiscal and statistical data to prepare standardized reports; posts transactions manually or by computer or data-entry terminal to subsidiary ledgers and journals; verifies and balances accounts and other fiscal records; contacts South Coast AQMD employees or vendors to obtain and/or clarify information concerning payroll, purchasing matters, claims or payments; traces, locates, and reconciles discrepancies and makes adjustments to appropriate accounts. Operates a computer, typewriter, calculator, and a variety of automated data processing office equipment; sorts, batches, and codes material for data entry; enters, updates, and retrieves information from a computerized recordkeeping system. May assist in taking physical inventory of fixed assets or verifying the accuracy of stock and equipment accounts by balancing receipts, invoices, and statements; reconciles property listings or invoices and prepares statistical reports reflecting inventory; contacts vendors and or representatives to resolve invoicing differences. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will have directly-related experience performing work in a large office environment, similar to the duties described above, as well as the following: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business math, or other directly-related major. At least one year of full-time experience working in a financial or accounting environment; preferably at a public agency. Proficiency with PeopleSoft Financial Systems or an equivalent automated accounting system, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience processing, recording and maintaining a variety of fiscal and statistical records. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: EITHER: (1) One year as a South Coast AQMD Office Assistant, OR (2) Two years performing clerical work. SUBSTITUTION: Completion of 18 semester (27 quarter) units from an accredited college or university in fiscal record keeping, accounting, business math, or a closely related field, or completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in any of the above-listed areas may substitute for up to one year of the experience required under Option 2. KNOWLEDGE OF: Accounting or purchasing record keeping methods and techniques, office practices and procedures to process and record fiscal transactions; arithmetical computations required to maintain and compile statistical or fiscal records. ABILITY TO: Understand routine accounting or purchasing transactions; maintain files and record keeping systems; learn, interpret, and apply South Coast AQMD fiscal record keeping practices and procedures; post, balance, and review fiscal and statistical records; operate standard automated office equipment, including calculators, data-entry terminals, and computers; make accurate arithmetical computations; read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions; effectively communicate basic fiscal procedures and practices to the public and South Coast AQMD personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with South Coast AQMD personnel and others contacted in the course of work. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, and/or college professors or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers .Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test, and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question.An unofficial copy of your transcripts (or equivalency evaluation if your education was obtained outside the U.S.), documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application* . *You MUST submit acceptable documentation for all education claimed on your application. Acceptable documentation consists of an unofficial copy of your transcripts/equivalency evaluation attached to your application . At a later date , candidates under final consideration will be required to arrange for original, official transcripts (or equivalency evaluation, if applicable) to be mailed directly from their college/university to South Coast AQMD, documenting all education claimed on their application. Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packets, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to a multiple-choice examination, to be rated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who pass the exam will advance to the next step in the process, which is expected to be a panel interview (weighted at 100%). (Please note that all exams/interviews will be conducted remotely). Following the panel interviews, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advanced to the next step. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process. Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that decisions regarding sponsorship for maintaining a right to work in the United States are made on a case-by-case basis. You are welcome to participate in this recruitment process, but there is no guarantee that a job offer with the requested sponsorship will be made to you. South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to any test dates. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. OFFICE CLERICAL & MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $1,401, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $2,250 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum) Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. 02/05/2020

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES South Coast AQMD's Human Resources (HR) office has a staff of 17, performing a full range of professional human resources functions. HR is a high-volume, high-expectation unit in the Administrative and Human Resources department with a critical mission, and our closely knit HR team works hard to provide excellent service. We seek a team player who thrives on challenge and change in a dynamic environment, takes pride in finding creative and workable solutions to problems, communicates clearly and effectively, and is sensitive to organizational needs, employee goodwill, and the agency's public image. ABOUT THE POSITION Administrative Assistant-Human Resources, under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible administrative and routine administrative services for Human Resources management staff in Employee & Labor Relations and Benefits; performs office management and coordination responsibilities; and does other work as required. Specific duties may include: Take and transcribe minutes from committee and labor meetings. Act as records coordinator for the department, ensuring compliance and documentation is monitored and maintained appropriately, especially in relation to personnel and benefit records, training records, and performance evaluations. Assist training team in coordination of virtual and on-site training workshops, sessions, and webinars. Respond to employment verification requests. Maintain, schedule, and coordinate calendar activities. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS This classification is characterized by the responsibility for performing full administrative and office support services to Human Resources management staff with administrative, professional, or technical program responsibilities involving employee relations-related matters. The class is further characterized by the degree of responsibility to independently perform office management and coordination responsibilities to relieve management staff of routine administrative details. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs a variety of administrative and office support services responsibilities, including administrative assignments to relieve superiors of routine office management and coordination responsibilities. Screens a variety of office and telephone calls referring inquiries to other staff members or personally responds to request for information, as appropriate; acts as liaison for the supervisor with subordinate staff and representatives of other divisions and agencies to obtain and transmit information, requests and instructions. Reviews and arranges incoming correspondence in order of priority for the supervisor; refers other correspondence and materials to subordinate staff for reply, as appropriate, and follows up to ensure timely completion. Operates standard or automated office equipment to type a variety of correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms and other finished copy from rough draft or handwritten materials; arranges materials in the proper format and proofreads finished copy for completeness and accuracy of spelling, punctuation and typing. Schedules appointments and arranges conferences and meetings for the supervisor; prepares agendas, documents, etc., for various meetings and workshops; may attend meetings, take minutes and prepare summaries. May take and transcribe dictation from shorthand notes or transcribes from recorded dictation; composes routine correspondence or memoranda which require extensive knowledge of the supervisor's duties, office procedures and policies. Researches, compiles data from a variety of sources for general information purposes, special reports and projects; may prepare a variety of reports for supervisor’s approval. Performs routine personnel, budget, timekeeping and other office support services; establishes and maintains a variety of office files, records and log; develops and modifies office procedure and practices as necessary. May act in a lead capacity over other clerical employees. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitive candidates will also possess the following: Two years of experience providing administrative or clerical support to management-level staff in a Human Resources environment. Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to effectively organize and juggle multiple competing priorities and deadlines under tight schedules. Ability to complete work independently, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, and keen attention to detail. Ability to exercise good judgement in handling a variety of sensitive and confidential situations and documents. Knowledge of HR software (HRIS or HRMS and Recruitment Marketing platforms). Experience with PeopleSoft and/or NEOGOV is desirable. Some knowledge and understanding of Federal Law and State statutes related to human resources management, in particular FMLA, FLSA, ADA and Title VII. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment, and act as a reliable and supportive team member. Some experience researching budget and program information and completing special projects independently. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Canva as well as accurate and detailed record-keeping skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS: Sufficient skill to type 45 net words per minute; sufficient skill to take dictation at a rate of 80 words per minute may be required. (A typing certificate must be attached to the application. Please click here to review typing certificate requirements.) EXPERIENCE: -EITHER I- One year of experience as an Office Assistant. -OR II- Two years of responsible clerical experience equivalent to an Office Assistant. SUBSTITUTION: Education may substitute for up to one year of the experience required under Option II, with either 1) completion of 18 semester (27 quarter) units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education or a closely related field or 2) completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the experience required under Option II. KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern office practices and procedures, including files and recordkeeping systems; standard and automated office equipment; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. ABILITY TO: Perform responsible confidential secretarial work; understand, explain, and apply South Coast AQMD rules, regulations, policies and procedures specific to the area of assignment; operate a variety of standard and automated office equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain detailed and accurate records; compose correspondence and prepare reports; establish and maintain cooperative relations with South Coast AQMD personnel and the public. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A typing certificate, which you must attach to the online application. Please click here to review typing certificate requirements. A completed online employment application (including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire), covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience).Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, and/or college professors or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers .An unofficial copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education and/or occupational training claimed, must be submitted as an attachment to your online application. Official transcripts may be requested at a later date. Job applications must be completely filled out. Aresume cannot be substituted for the required information . Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packages (including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and typing certificates) will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in performance-based testing designed to evaluate the ability to read and follow instructions; typing speed, composition, grammar, syntax, spelling, proofreading, and editing skill and ability. Based on performance in the above skills testing, applicants will be advanced to an oral assessment. ( Please note that the performance-based testing, and interviews may be conducted remotely. ) Following the oral assessment (weighted at 100%), an unranked eligible list, with names in alphabetical order, is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-12 months life of the list. Prior to placement on the eligible list, candidates will be required to arrange for original, official transcripts to be mailed directly from their college/university to South Coast AQMD, documenting all education and/or occupational training claimed on their application. Only those who demonstrate they are among the most competitively qualified, at each successive step of the selection process, will be advanced to the next step. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to the next step. South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, and modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Please call Human Resources at least one week in advance if you might need an accommodation at any step during the selection process. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $2,060, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $25,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage Paid by South Coast AQMD Employee-Paid Long-Term Care Plan Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 13 paid holidays per year Administrative Leave 10 hours per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $3,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to the $8,800 maximum for regular plan Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. June 21, 2023 Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description: DEPARTMENT OF NURSING (Tenure-Track) Open rank; Assistant to Professor, depending on experience and meeting reappointment, tenure and promotion criteria as determined by the search committee. Starting date [August] [2023] Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Faculty Responsibilities In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the department, school, and community. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also encouraged to participate in our distinctive curriculum across our three programs and to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Policy. Aligned with the California Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, during the first 2 years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by 2 courses per academic year. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department As we embark on our 50th year educating nurses in this community, we are proud to be acknowledged in the top 10 Nursing programs in the country. The Department offers a variety of campus-based programs, fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). These include a traditional pre-licensure BSN, post-licensure BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-MSN and post-master's FNP Certificate program, requiring a full spectrum of teaching content and expertise across multiple modalities. Students are educated to practice in a variety of settings including community health agencies, advanced practice settings, and acute care settings, with focus on underserved communities. Active community partnerships support consistent clinical rotation sites for students, and offer additional service-learning opportunities, yielding mutually beneficial experiences for agency, student, and faculty. Department core values include: providing a foundation for lifelong learning, practicing nursing with a broad cultural perspective, developing professional leadership and active citizenship. We foster flexibility and resilience for a career in nursing within a dynamic world, and aim to contribute to the health and well-being of a community within a perspective of the world at large. A small and dedicated team of professionals, the Nursing faculty have co-created a collegial and collaborative culture where individuals are invited and expected to contribute in the identification and achievement of department goals and activities. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity, curriculum and policies are frequently reviewed and updated to reflect a strong social justice lens. Faculty are supported to develop skills in working across all teaching modalities from clinical and laboratory settings, to lecture and student engagement in both face-to-face and online settings. Opportunities for leadership and growth among faculty are available in a variety of areas, and mentoring is actively offered and encouraged. Duties of the Position(s) The individual chosen for the position will teach and be a part of the leadership team in the graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Teaching in the graduate program will require expertise in pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical assessment, policy, and/or research based in primary care. Teaching and leading the program will require a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The typical teaching load is 12 units total per semester. Program leaders will have a reduced teaching load and/or additional compensation commensurate with leadership responsibilities. Newly hired Assistant or Associate Professors have a reduced unit load reflecting nine (9) units of teaching per semester during the first two (2) years. All program courses and descriptions may be found on the nursing website and 2022-2023 SSU course catalog. Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning management systems as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with the evaluation of students and curriculum development in undergraduate and/or graduate education. The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty is expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Sonoma State Department of Nursing team. Faculty are expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as well as offering evidence based information across the curriculum through professional development and/or practice as required. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness. Professional Qualifications Seeking a candidate to teach and lead the graduate curriculum. The candidate must meet the qualifications of the graduate program teaching team. To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Required for candidate: Current unencumbered Registered Nursing License in California Doctorate in Nursing or related field (completion by time of appointment in August 2023) Family Nurse Practitioner Degree or post-master’s certificate Current unencumbered NP license in CA AANP or ANCC Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner To be recommended for advanced rank the successful candidate must provide evidence that they meet criteria based on the Department Standards, including a substantial record of teaching in higher education, scholarship, and service commensurate with the faculty role described within the university and the Department Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion criteria listed ( http://academicaffairs.sonoma.edu/faculty-affairs/tenured-faculty/re-appointment-tenure-promot ion). To be recommended for tenure, the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory performance in these areas: teaching effectiveness; scholarship, research, creative achievement; service to the University; and service to the community. Although tenure may be granted at any time, contract provisions specify "the normal period of probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time probationary service and credited service, if any. Any deviation from the normal six (6) year probationary period shall be the decision of the President following his/her consideration of recommendations from the department or equivalent unit and appropriate administrator(s).” Tenure is required for promotion above the level of Associate Professor. Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. Salary range based on rank criteria met: Assistant, Associate, or Professor ($92, 820 - $ 111,314). Required* Application Materials • Cover Letter* which includes: • Description of how you meet job requirements • Description of research interest • Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment • Teaching philosophy • Curriculum Vitae* • Student Evaluations (if available) • References* (The committee is requesting a total of five (5) professional references.) • Two (2) references listed on the CV will be contacted directly by the search committee. • Three (3) references listed on the application will be asked to upload confidential letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, 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. Application Deadline Applications received by April 15, 2023 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Krista Altaker Email: Krista.Altaker@sonoma.edu Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: Academic Personnel Department facultysearch@sonoma.edu The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 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. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled

Description: California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB’s ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success. JOB SUMMARY The Department Chair of Communication Studies serves in a leadership capacity in support of the department’s and the College of Arts & Letter's missions. They provide academic and administrative leadership and facilitate the orderly conduct of the affairs of the department and the college. Their responsibilities, to varying degrees, include, but are not limited to, the following: represent the department on established college, division, and university councils or committees; maintain active involvement with discipline-based professional associations at state, regional, and national levels; articulate and communicate the department's mission, insuring that it fits the overall goals of the college and university; serve as the advocate of the department's goals and needs and whenever major curricular decisions are being made; and, serve as the spokesperson for the department to the wider community. Also, the Chair’s role involves, in conjunction with the faculty: developing and implementing a strategic plan that emanates from the department's/school’s mission and goals statement; monitoring the department's effectiveness in meeting goals based on an assessment plan; and, initiating and supervising the department's activities and efforts in the recruiting and retention of students. The department Chair must also promote discipline-based contact with appropriate off-campus groups, such as high school teachers, community organizations, professional organizations, etc.; provide leadership in development activities that links to the department 's alumni; and, work with the college Dean and the university’s development office to increase gifts and benefactors. TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Foster periodic examination and review of the department's/school’s curricular and GE offerings, develop and maintain programs that meet accrediting and licensing standards, and exercise leadership in proposing and developing curricular changes. Develop, in consultation with the faculty, an annual schedule of workload assignments. Promote and support grant applications and sponsored research, and support faculty professional development. Develop and manage, in conjunction with the faculty, department/school budgetary plans and other resource requests. Manage Full-time Equivalent Student (FTES) targets commensurate with resources, quality of instruction, and department mission. Assist probationary faculty in understanding the evaluation process and criteria for retention, promotion, and tenure, and establish plans for providing mentors for new faculty members. Exhibit leadership in the recruiting and appointment of tenure-track faculty. Review and maintain a current pool of potential candidates for temporary faculty positions, in conjunction with the department. Exercise leadership in the appointment of staff personnel. Appropriately supervise the clerical and technical staff assigned to the department. Conduct performance evaluations on the staff personnel. Encourage and support staff training and development. Develop and coordinate a program of orientation and advisement that meets the needs of students, in conjunction with members of the department. Develop and administer student progress reviews where appropriate. Respond to student-initiated concerns and problems, as appropriate, and mediate conflicts and attempt to resolve problems experienced by faculty, staff, and students. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Communication Studies, a field within the discipline, or related discipline/field. A record of commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and research or creative and/or other outputs of knowledge production within the discipline appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor (associate professors nearing application for promotion are also encouraged to apply), Retention, Promotion, & Tenure (RPT) Evaluation Guidelines for the CSUSB Department of Communication Studies.
 Have held a tenured position at a university or equivalent. A record of commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student 
population that may have included first generation and non-traditional students who come from 
a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and who may have diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities/disabilities. Experience of chairing an academic department, or equivalent leadership position, demonstrating ability to create, manage, and lead teams effectively. Demonstrated commitment and experience working effectively with a diverse team of faculty and staff colleagues. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and successes implementing and using best practices to ensure DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and access) for faculty, staff, and students within higher education. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and successes implementing and using best practices in shared governance within higher education. Experience of and/or strong demonstrated knowledge of the needs of students studying at an officially recognized Hispanic Serving Institution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and experience of the variety of sub-discipline areas of Communication Studies including, but not limited to: Film Studies, Human Communication, Media Production, Media Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Relational Communication, and Strategic Communication. Record of scholarship and/or equivalent creative activities that focuses on underrepresented groups, particularly Latina/o/xs in the U.S., African Americans, and Native American and Indigenous Americans. 5+ years teaching experience in a higher education institution. Experience of and/or strong demonstrated knowledge of the processes, protocols, and practices 
of working at a large public university. Knowledge and experience of a collective bargaining workplace. Demonstrated ability to manage and generate resources. Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and successes in assisting an academic department, or equivalent unit, to articulate a vision for the future and developing strategies for getting there successfully. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Communication Studies at CSUSB offers topical, relevant, and career-ready degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Communication Studies creates opportunities for students in some of the fastest-growing, evolving and exciting fields of employment, scholarship, and creative activities. We offer a B.A. in Communication Studies, with concentrations in Media Studies, Relational & Organizational Communication, and Strategic Communication. We also have a Specialized Concentration where students can work with faculty advisers to create an individualized curriculum of courses. We offer an M.A. in Communication Studies for students to further develop their career skills and enhance their research skills. Students can specialize in a field of study of their choice, teach as a Graduate Teaching Associate, and can get involved with other opportunities such as Coyote Radio, Coyote PR, the Coyote Chronicle Newspaper, and a whole host of film and video making as well as screenwriting opportunities. To find out more about the Department of Communication Studies at CSUSB please visit our website: https://www.csusb.edu/communication-studies For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair Dr. Liliana Conlisk-Gallegos Liliana.Gallegos@csusb.edu Interim Department Chair Dr. Matthew Poole Matthew.Poole@csusb.edu HOW TO APPLY 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter that includes: (i) A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy (ii) A statement of your research experience/plans (iii) Explanation of how your experience and qualifications match the minimum and preferred requirements for this post. 3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. 4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment). 5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. 6. All candidates are required to submit a 1,000 word (max.) statement on contributions to diversity. This statement must demonstrate that the candidate has the professional skills, awareness, experience and will to engage in our campus DEI goals. This statement should include past and present contributions as well as future plans to enhance DEI goals. We strongly encourage candidates to be specific and provide purpose, duration, and impact of activities. 7. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process. Formal review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=529272&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243 Salary is commensurate with experience. CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx Department Chair 12 Month (Assistant Professor) (Range 3) - $6,190 - $14,893 Department Chair 12 Month (Associate Professor) (Range 4) - $7,102 - $16,352 Department Chair 12 Month (Professor) (Range 5) - $8,964 - $17,127 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 apply for the position. 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. California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest Closing Date/Time: Open until filled

Description: DEPARTMENT OF NURSING (Tenure-Track) Medical/Surgical Assistant or Associate Professor depending on experience in teaching in higher education. Starting date [August] [2023] Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Faculty Responsibilities In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the department, school, and community. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also encouraged to participate in our distinctive curriculum across our three programs and to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Policy . Aligned with the California Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, during the first 2 years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by 2 courses per academic year. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department As we embark on our 50 th year educating nurses in this community, we are proud to be acknowledged in the top 10 Nursing programs in the country. The Department offers a variety of campus-based programs, fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). These include a traditional pre-licensure BSN, post-licensure BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-MSN and post-master's FNP Certificate program, requiring a full spectrum of teaching content and expertise across multiple modalities. Students are educated to practice in a variety of settings including community health agencies, advanced practice settings, and acute care settings, with focus on underserved communities. Active community partnerships support consistent clinical rotation sites for students, and offer additional service-learning opportunities, yielding mutually beneficial experiences for agency, student, and faculty. Department core values include: providing a foundation for lifelong learning, practicing nursing with a broad cultural perspective, developing professional leadership and active citizenship. We foster flexibility and resilience for a career in nursing within a dynamic world, and aim to contribute to the health and well-being of a community within a perspective of the world at large. A small and dedicated team of professionals, the Nursing faculty have co-created a collegial and collaborative culture where individuals are invited and expected to contribute in the identification and achievement of department goals and activities. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity, curriculum and policies are frequently reviewed and updated to reflect a strong social justice lens. Faculty are supported to develop skills in working across all teaching modalities from clinical and laboratory settings, to lecture and student engagement in both face-to-face and online settings. Opportunities for leadership and growth among faculty are available in a variety of areas, and mentoring is actively offered and encouraged. Duties of the Position(s) The individual chosen for the position will teach and may be a part of the leadership team in the undergraduate BSN program. The clinical emphasis for the undergraduate program will be in Medical/Surgical and Geriatric content. The typical teaching load is 12 units total per semester. Program leaders may have a reduced teaching load and/or additional compensation commensurate with leadership responsibilities. Newly hired Assistant or Associate Professors have a reduced unit load reflecting nine (9) units of teaching per semester during the first two (2) years. All program courses and descriptions may be found on the nursing website and 2022-2023 SSU course catalog . Experience is desired in various educational modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The successful applicant will teach and direct didactic (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or on-line) and clinical courses in their specialty area(s). The successful candidate(s) will have aptitude with using learning management systems as an adjunct teaching tool and competence with the evaluation of students and curriculum development in undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will provide evidence of scholarship that reflects a particular research focus and area of interest. Faculty is expected to maintain appropriate scholarship and clinical competency commensurate with their academic responsibilities and all licenses and certifications required to maintain professional qualifications. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, to serve on campus-wide committees and work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Sonoma State Department of Nursing team. Faculty are expected to remain current in their specialty and teaching assignment in order to meet accreditation and BRN regulations as well as offering evidence based information across the curriculum through professional development and/or practice as required. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness. Professional Qualifications Seeking a candidate to teach and lead the graduate curriculum. The candidate must meet the qualifications of the graduate program teaching team. To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Required for candidate: Current unencumbered Registered Nursing License in California MSN in nursing or equivalent health-related field Doctorate in Nursing or related field (completion by time of appointment in August 2023) Clinical regency that fulfills California Board of Nursing requirements as outlined in section 1425 of the California Code of Regulations. To be recommended for advanced rank the successful candidate must provide evidence that they meet criteria based on the Department Standards , including a substantial record of teaching in higher education, scholarship, and service commensurate with the faculty role described within the university and the Department Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion criteria listed ( http://academicaffairs.sonoma.edu/faculty-affairs/tenured-faculty/re-appointment-tenure-promot ion ). To be recommended for tenure, the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory performance in these areas: teaching effectiveness; scholarship, research, creative achievement; service to the University; and service to the community. Although tenure may be granted at any time, contract provisions specify "the normal period of probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time probationary service and credited service, if any. Any deviation from the normal six (6) year probationary period shall be the decision of the President following his/her consideration of recommendations from the department or equivalent unit and appropriate administrator(s).” Tenure is required for promotion above the level of Associate Professor. Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The salary for an Assistant Professor is $92,820; The salary for an Associate Professor is $102,123. Required* Application Materials Cover Letter* which includes: Description of how you meet job requirements Description of research interest Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment Teaching philosophy Curriculum Vitae* Student Evaluations (if available) References* (The committee is requesting a total of five (5) professional references.) Two (2) references listed on the CV will be contacted directly by the search committee. Three (3) references listed on the application will be asked to upload confidential letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, 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. Application Deadline Applications received by April 15, 2023 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Krista Altaker Email: Krista.Altaker@sonoma.edu Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: Academic Personnel Department facultysearch@sonoma.edu The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 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. View Benefits Summary Closing Date/Time: Open until filled