Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
In your cover letter, please describe how your experiences align with the major duties of the position and how serving faculty in this role matches your interests. Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Success and Chief Research Officer (AVP), the Director of Faculty Personnel provides leadership, management, and guides the daily operations of Faculty Affairs and Success, and supervises staff and student personnel. The incumbent supports the work of the Office of the Provost and manages specific functions within Faculty Affairs, including, but not limited to, management and guidance of staff in performance of duties, and maintenance of currency with relevant laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and CSU and campus policies and procedures.
Key Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in faculty personnel issues and programs, including 3 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. A graduate degree and higher education experience are highly preferred. Prior experience in interpreting union contracts, understanding the nature and complexities of faculty recruitment, temporary faculty appointments, faculty compensation, sabbatical, difference in pay and other leaves, and grievances is preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, PageUp, Onbase, Interfolio and PeopleSoft preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,667 to $10,134 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
Supplemental Information
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
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. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid-compliance-and-monitoring-office.
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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.
Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
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