Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Assessment and Strategic Operations (Administrator III)
Sonoma State University

Job ID: 104672
Location: Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park, CA)
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Name
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position will depend on qualifications and experience.

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, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking the View Benefits Summary link or by request from SSU Human Resources.

Application Deadline
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8 am on Wednesday, January 16th. Please refer to the Application Process section of this posting for additional details.

Conditions of Employment
This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

Responsibilities
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.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs (Vice President), the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Assessment and Strategic Operations (ASO) provides management and guidance for divisional assessment programs, strategic operations, communication, organizational initiatives, training and other relevant duties. The incumbent is responsible for initiating, monitoring and tracking of assessment operations throughout the division, strategic planning and initiatives as well as preparing and operating training programs to include onboarding of new staff and managers. The incumbent participates with the management team in the development and administration of division policies and is responsible for providing related guidance to the Vice President and Area Heads. In addition, other duties include, but are not limited to, survey development, WASC committee participation and responsibility for the administration of professional development plans that assure operational and conceptual integration of policies and programs within the division.

Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following in support of Assessment & Strategic Operations for Student Affairs:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Plan and implement division-wide assessment strategies to include all departments and major units
• Provide guidance and counsel to the Vice President
• Conduct strategic planning activities to align with the campus strategic plan
• Ensure compatibility with University mission and vision with Division of Students Affairs purpose statements
• Prepare and implement organizational initiatives
• Assist with space planning issues in relation to strategic objectives
• Provide leadership in partnering with Appropriate Administrators, including Area Heads, to develop professional development plans and goals for employees at every level
• Oversee implementation and evaluation of divisional training
• Assess strategic plan accomplishments and create interventions to promote strategic plan success
  
  ASSESSMENT
• Perform functions related to the Comprehensive Review Program (CRP)
• Monitor progress of units undergoing active assessment cycles
• Provide guidance and assistance to Area Heads undergoing assessment cycles
• Assist in creating a culture of evidence across the division
• Coordinate with other divisions on campus-wide assessment strategies, methodologies and outcomes
• Update CRP manual as necessary
  
  STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Conduct surveys to assess training needs
• Generate priorities for training needs across the division
• Create training requirements for departments and units based on assessment outcomes and national competencies in Student Affairs
• Plan, develop and implement staff onboarding curriculum to ensure consistency across the division
  
  COMMUNICATION
• Develop and maintain division-wide communication plan to include regular publications, divisional meetings, training retreats, etc.
• Establish emergency and business continuity plans for the division
• Assist in preparing divisional annual reports
• Examine and improve organizational communication structures division-wide
  
  Performs other secondary duties as assigned.
  
  Duties will primarily take place in an office setting however additional duties may be performed in various locations on the Sonoma State University campus, including working both indoors and outdoors to support and participate in university activities and events. As an exempt employee you have some flexibility in your schedule however must be available during the regular campus hours Monday through Friday to meet the operational needs of the campus and department. Your specific start time is determined by your Appropriate Administrator. The incumbent must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by the Appropriate Administrator. This position will require occasional travel, by automobile or airplane, and overnight stay to travel to trainings and meetings off campus.
  
  Qualifications
  This position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education leadership, assessment or strategic planning, along with at least three years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position required. Doctorate highly preferred. Experience with operational assessment programs, training and staff development as well as strategic planning required to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of related principles, practices and procedures. Must be knowledgeable in the principles of organizational communication. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) required. Knowledge of CAS Assessment Standards and ACPA/NASPA Competency Standards preferred.
  
  The incumbent must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment in performing duties; possess the ability to supervise the work of staff and recommend appropriate personnel actions; be able to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills and train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed; deal with stressful situations while maintaining composure; and contribute to a collaborative environment utilizing exemplary communication and problem solving skills as necessary. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, adjusting quickly to changes needed on a daily basis. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the university and establish and maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents. Must be able to accept constructive feedback and work cooperatively in group situations.
  
  The duties of this position may include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate may be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.
  
  Qualification Note
  Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.
  
  Application Process
  Click the "Apply Now" to apply to this position. Materials submitted with your application will not be returned. The ADA Coordinator is available, at 707/664-2664, to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
  
  Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
  1.Cover Letter and Resume - application system only allows one document to be uploaded, so cover letter and resume must be included in the same MS Word or PDF file (file name should not contain any spaces or special characters)
  
  In your cover letter, please speak to your role as a leader in an organization, how you help to encourage and move forward the vision of the organization, how you are a team player and how you support the strategic planning process of the divisional and University leadership. In addition, please provide your thoughts on what a successful Assessment and Strategic Operations model may look like in this next round of higher education initiatives and strategic priorities. Finally, please address how you encourage, embrace and engage diversity, equity and inclusivity as a division and university leader.
  
  2.Online Employment Application (complete entire application, resume/cover letter will not substitute for any part of the application)
  
  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.
  
  Other Information
  Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
  
  About Sonoma State University
  Sonoma State University, located 48 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Sonoma State University is a liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 530 full-time and part-time faculty. Our beautiful campus is located in Rohnert Park, at the foot of the Sonoma hills in the Wine Country.
  
  Sonoma State University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, where smoking and other uses of tobacco products, such as smokeless tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, are prohibited.
  
  Sonoma State University's Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/ps/about/jeanneclery.html; Annual Campus Housing Fire Safety Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general-info/emergency-prep/fire-safety.html.
  
  Contact Information
  Sonoma State University
  Human Resources
  Main (707) 664-3100
  Fax (707) 664-3196
  1801 East Cotati Avenue
  Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  hr@sonoma.edu
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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