Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP II)

Anticipated Hiring Amount: $110,250 - $133,403 annually (commensurate with experience)

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified

Benefits Include: (15) Paid Holidays, (24) Vacation Days, Comprehensive Benefits Package 

Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Priority Consideration Date: October 30, 2024

THE DEPARTMENT:

This Bronco Leadership Center is housed within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and reports to the Associate Vice President, Student Experience. Utilizing a strengths-based framework, the Bronco Leadership Center is a central space for students to receive transformational leadership development and experiences, facilitating the successful navigation of campus life. The Bronco Leadership Center nurtures a sense of belonging through clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, job location and development, and student life activities, fostering community and inclusivity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Department Administration and Leadership

• Direct the vision, goal setting, and strategic planning of the office; Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community to strengthen the scope and reach of the center
• Manage day to day operations of the following areas and initiatives: PolyStrengths, Bronco Leadership Lab, Clubs and Organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Engagement and Leadership Programming, Job Location and Development, and Event Planning through the supervision of staff, facilities management, budget administration, report preparation
• Design and implement culturally relevant programs, trainings, initiatives, and events that support transformative leadership experiences for CPP students
• Oversee student club/org compliance of policies and procedures
• Create and update annually the Club and Organization Guidebook and mandatory training platform
• Oversee the BLC club and organization “Report and Issue” website
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders across divisions, promoting trust, collaboration, and shared accountability.
• Regularly communicate updates, and challenges of student clubs/orgs and trends to campus stakeholders, keeping them informed and engaged.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.

Cluster, Cross-Divisional, and Campus-Wide Partnerships

• Foster cluster, cross-divisional, and campus-wide partnerships to enhance student engagement and leadership experiences, across the student lifecycle.
• Ensure all BLC areas and initiatives provide culturally relevant academic, personal, and career related services.
• Provide oversight in the development, administration, assessment, and evaluation of a comprehensive array of short and long-term programs, initiatives, and services in accordance with divisional and the university’s strategic priorities.

First Amendment, Time, Place and Manner and Student Expression Oversight

• Serve as the Designated University Law Enforcement Liaison between the University law enforcement and students exercising rights guaranteed by the First Amendment
• Serve as a member of the University Response Team for matters related to implementation and enforcement of Time, Place, and Manner Policy and Addendum
• Ensure compliance of TPM Policy and monitor student speech and expression activities on campus
• Manage access to and use of University Property as set forth in the CPP Campus Addendum •Develop and deliver training sessions or workshops to educate the division and campus community on Time, Place, and Manner policy and Freedom of Speech

Other Duties as Assigned

• Stay abreast of current literature, ongoing trends, demographic changes, laws and policies that impact staff and faculty.
• Continually assess student needs and interests, as well as remain current with best practices, student engagement, leadership development models in the field of student affairs as it relates to identity development, student behavior; utilize relevant data, scholarship, and student development theories/models in planning and developing programs and services designed to actively foster student learning and promote students’ holistic success.
• Capacity to research and identify current issues in higher education both locally and nationally; awareness and insight into emerging issues (first amendment, freedom of speech, student development, etc..)
• Ensure staff have a professional development plan that incorporates and encourages best practices
• Participate in local, regional and national research and conduct presentations pertinent to job functionality
• Attends conferences and professional institutes to stay relevant and build a professional network that enhances the potential for innovation at CPP
• Serve on divisional and campus-wide committees representing the office and division; advocate for the center; respond to the needs of the campus community as needed in times of crisis
• Complete relevant additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree - preferably in student affairs, higher education administration, college student personnel, social work, counseling, or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in leadership and engagement management, multicultural student affairs or other comparable collegiate or community-based setting.
• An understanding and deep commitment to social justice, demonstrated cultural competence with strong belief in the value of diversity, anti-racism, and student-readiness in enriching the learning experience and the quality of life on campus.
• Compassionate, accessible, transparent, ethical leader with excellent communication skills to clearly articulate vision, direction and purpose and earn the respect and confidence of the faculty, staff, students, and family members/supporters.
• A strong systems thinker with the ability to assist the department in a pro-active approach to upcoming trends, issues, and needs.
• Ability to effectively manage daily activities and operations while always being cognizant of the larger issues impacting higher education on a regional, state, and national level.
• A proven record of implementing change, establishing a vision and direction for the department, motivating staff and students to embrace change, and successfully creating new programs and initiatives to enhance the quality of campus life for all students.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent management skills; the ability to manage feedback with constructive action and build a solid framework to effectively develop and manage a complex, student ready units.
• Understanding and appreciation of how academic affairs and student affairs intersect to provide a holistic experience for students.
• Strong community builder and collaborator, capable of building bridges to departments, faculty, staff, students, and the larger community.
• Skilled in the collection of data and ability to analyze and make educated decisions.
• Committed to continuing a student-centered approach to learning and engagement throughout the department's programs and services.
• Credible, engaging, supportive, empathetic, and approachable supervisor with knowledge of the responsibilities of each staff member's position, respect for their work and contributions, and adept at advocating for staff and students, their programs, and needs.
• Commitment to using best practices, technology, and innovation to continually provide students with cutting-edge programs and services.
• Strong supervisory experience with a proven ability to engage in identity specific supervision, mediate conflicts, and make tough decisions when necessary.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Doctorate degree, preferably in student affairs, higher education administration, college student personnel, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Clifton Strength's coach certification
• Experience managing staff and skilled professionals in a university environment.
• Experience in a larger, complex and diverse public higher education institution

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success.  

We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.

More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website. 

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California.   The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Conflict of Interest 

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations.  For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/coi.shtml.   

Outside Employment Disclosure 

Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager’s request.  For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/outside-employment-disclosure.shtml.   

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/.

Security & Fire Safety 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status.  We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Other Notices

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