Sacramento State

Working Title

Associate Dean for the College of Ethnic Studies

Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)

This position is an MPP Level III in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Dean for the College of Ethnic Studies.

SF State University

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.

San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding 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.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Dean's Office, College of Ethnic Studies

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am - 5pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$12,500 - $13,333.00 Per Month ($150,000.00 - $159,996.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

San Francisco State University (SFSU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies. The College of Ethnic Studies (CoES) Associate Dean works to support the Dean’s strategic vision including implementing various initiatives and supporting the operations of the College of Ethnic Studies. The Associate Dean must be grounded in Ethnic Studies and demonstrate a commitment to students' learning and empowerment of our communities. In support of the Dean, the Associate Dean works with five department chairs in the college’s shared governance processes, and works to ensure that the systems supporting the student experience at every level are well-organized, and effective. The College of Ethnic Studies has over 100 faculty members, 30 degree programs and over 6,000 students enrolled each semester. The Associate Dean must be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and relational skills.

The CoES Associate Dean holds a twelve-month administrative position (MPP) that reports directly to the Dean, and works collaboratively with on- and off -campus stakeholders to further the college goals, assist every program in meeting their standards and outcomes, and support student success. The main areas of responsibility are collaborative leadership and planning; curriculum support and development; enrollment scheduling/management and student success; student services and support; and faculty support.

Position Information

Collaborative Leadership and Planning

• Develops an understanding of all aspects of the university and college, all faculty and staff members and their roles, and all departments and programs, in order to create an inclusive community, and enhance communication and operations;
• Supports the Dean through confidential brainstorming, problem-solving, scenario-building, and personnel discussions;
• Attends CoES Chairs' Council, Associate Deans' meetings, Registrar meetings;
• Hosts all-college meeting at beginning of fall and spring semesters;
• Supervises front office work study staff;
• Supervises Assistant to Associate Dean;
• Oversees academic advising in the College;
• Manages all-College Canvas site to disseminate information and coordinate meetings;
• Manages Facebook and Instagram accounts for the College;
• Represents the Dean at all executive level meetings when they are not able to attend;
• Works closely with the Dean's Leadership Team including the college fiscal officer;
• Works collaboratively with the Dean’s suite team including the HR/Scheduler and Dean’s Assistant;
• Meets deadlines, works within timelines, and communicates clearly and in a timely manner;
• Represents the COES in the broader community;
• Serves on committees in the college, university, and community;
• Represents the Dean and the college to the university and the community;
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates staff members working in the college

Curriculum Support and Development

• Informs leadership, faculty and departments of university curriculum timelines, proposals, and submissions;
• Monitors all curriculum proposals for quality and alignment with COES Commitments;
• Manages and distributes enrollment targets from DUEAP for the College;
• Approves all course proposals (new/revised);
• Advises chairs on departmental or curricular changes to advance student retention and successful graduation;
• Resolves course scheduling conflicts and errors with College Scheduler and Department Chairs;
• Oversees the development of new degree programs for the College (certificates, minors, and majors);
• Guides faculty through course proposals and course revisions;
• Oversees College of Ethnic Studies GE and if necessary, convenes the college GE committee;
• Updates College listing in the University Bulletin.

Enrollment Management and Student Success Planning

• Manages recruitment processes with a focus on increasing enrollment in every program;
• Monitors enrollment targets, FTES, and daily course enrollment data, and consults with relevant departments;

on course enrollments and low-enrolled courses;

• Manages and distributes enrollment targets from DUEAP for the College;
• Reviews enrollment in all College courses, working with department chairs to eliminate under-enrolled courses.

Student Services and Support

• Approves withdrawal petitions, maximum-units petitions, grade exceptions, waiver of college regulations, and grade change petitions;
• Resolves student grievances and acts as a mediator in resolving grade appeal disputes;
• Forms and oversees Grade Appeal Committee (GAC) for the college;
• Oversees and implements all scholarships, through Academic Works;
• Implements IRA student travel awards;
• Facilitates undergraduate honors nominees to submit to Provost;
• Facilitates distinguished graduate student nominees to submit to Graduate Studies;
• Hosts Dean's List celebrations;
• Hosts all-college graduation celebration.

Faculty Support

• Facilitates departmental IRA budget proposals and project approval notification;
• Runs faculty travel awards and internal grants (FURI and FRGI);
• Reviews and gives feedback on junior faculty members' application to university-wide paid leave awards and ORSP awards;
• Assists faculty with RTP files and process;
• Works with Chairs and faculty to resolve RD grades.
• Work with Chairs on lecturer and AOC evaluations

Professional Behavior

• Demonstrates behaviors that are in line with the User-Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles

of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D);

• Demonstrates safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• The COES Associate Dean is an experienced and equity-minded education leader focused on ensuring that every undergraduate and graduate student has the opportunity to successfully complete their degree and/or certificate programs;
• To demonstrate readiness to lead an academic college, the candidate must have held or currently hold a tenured position at an accredited institution of higher education in a discipline or the equivalent, with a Ph.D., Ed.D or a terminal degree from an accredited college or university in a field or discipline relevant to the College of Ethnic Studies, and qualified to serve at the rank of an Associate Professor or higher;
• To demonstrate aptitude for educational leadership, the candidate must have demonstrated leadership with a minimum of three years of leadership and management experience as a department chair, director or similar role;
• The candidate must show that their goals and values are aligned with the shared principles in the College of Ethnic Studies and in SF State’s Mission Statement, through teaching activities, accomplishments, service, scholarship, or other means.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collect and analyze complex data and write reports; experience with continuous improvement or
• Successful project management, from idea to implementation, with effective consensus building and

teamwork

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@sfsu.edu.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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