California State Polytechnic University-Pomona · 1 day ago
Executive Director for Academic Personnel
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$12,000/mo - $13,370/mo
5+ years expCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona is seeking an Executive Director for Academic Personnel. The role involves providing leadership in the development and administration of academic personnel policies and procedures, as well as supporting faculty development, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer, interpret and ensure compliance with the California Faculty Association (CFA, Unit 3) and Academic Student Employees (Unit 11) Collective Bargaining Agreements
Serve as lead management advocate in faculty statutory grievances {SB 1212 panels) and as primary resource on implementation of Unit 3 and Unit 11 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Provides counsel to administrators, supervisors, and employees related to formal and informal grievances, complaints and employee disputes
Conducts meetings, research allegations, and provide written responses to numerous legal/labor relations issues and assess potential liability for the campus and CSU
Investigate and prepare responses/reports involving complaints of faculty unprofessional conduct, Level 1 grievances for Unit 3 and Step 1 grievances for Unit 11
Participate in the development and review of academic personnel policy. Facilitate the process through shared governance and active participation on the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate
Review and approve background checks for faculty and student instructors within the Division of Academic Affairs
Develop strategies with Provost and Deans for solving Academic Personnel matters
Implement academic discipline process, including drafting disciplinary documentation
Provide advice and assistance to Department Chairs, Associate Deans, and Deans on counseling process and documentation including formal reprimands, contractual obligations, and progressive discipline. Assist with preparing appropriate feedback for performance evaluations
Serves as lead management advocate in faculty statutory grievances (SB 1212 panels)
Assess and recommend the ongoing and future training and leadership development needs in Academic Affairs and work closely with the Director of Employee and Organizational Development and Advancement to provide relevant and effective professional development opportunities to improve department climate, inclusiveness, diversity and other topics as appropriate
Assist CSU Labor Relations Directors and Legal Counsel in preparation for mediations, arbitration, and administrative/court hearings
Negotiate campus settlement agreements
Respond to a variety of internal and third-party sources for documents for information, e.g., subpoenas, Public Records Act Requests, and Union Information Requests
Keep the AVPFA informed regarding significant problems that jeopardize achievement of objectives
Assist AVPFA with various issues related to faculty affairs including policy implementation and work related to faculty peer review committees
Provide training to various constituencies, including annual Unit 3 and Unit 11 workshops to college leadership, and multiple workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics, including CBA changes and new CSU driven policy and initiatives (e.g., additional employment)
Serve as campus Subject Matter Expert for Temporary Faculty Module for CSU CHRS system-wide initiative
Serve as a faculty management representative on the campus Threat Management Team
Serve as a faculty management representative on the IT Working Security Group and IT Security Management groups
Serve as the liaison between FA and the Office of Equity and Inclusion, /Title IX Coordinator/ ADA Coordinator/Employee Labor Relations on a case- by-case basis
Participate in Other Conduct of Concern and Cozen Implementation Task Forces for evaluating campus policies/procedures to identify and close gaps in campus processes
Attend meetings with Behavioral Intervention Team to address problematic cases concerning interpersonal issues between student(s), staff, and faculty/academic personnel
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree - From an accredited university in labor relations, human resources management, public administration, business administration, organizational planning/policy, law or an appropriate academic field
Driver License, Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance
5 years of experience in leadership/management roles
Experience working effectively in a culturally and ethnically diverse community
Experience in conflict resolution and/or mediation
Extensive knowledge and implementation experience with CSU Unit 3 and Unit 11 Collective Bargaining Agreements
Ability to develop, interpret, implement and articulate complex personnel policies
Ability and knowledge to formulate innovative approaches in the development and administration of faculty and academic student personnel functions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to rapidly acquire a thorough knowledge of the organizational and functional structure of the university
Interface and coordinate with other university departments
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a multicultural and diverse environment
Excellent interpersonal skills including commitment to modeling and promoting civility in the workplace
Preferred
Terminal Degree in Academic Discipline JD from an accredited law school
Successful experience in a collective bargaining environment, including adjudicating grievances. Knowledge of CSU Unit 3 (Faculty) and Unit 11 (Academic Student Employees) employee contracts
Experience representing employer before administrative boards and arbitration hearings
Familiarity with employee relations issues for Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants, and Instructional Student Assistants
Company
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Winny Dong
Co-Founder and Faculty Director, Learn Through Discovery Initiative
Daniele LeCesne
Interim Exec Director & Special Advisor, University Advancement/Interim COO, CPP Philanthropic Fdtn
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