Director of Youth Education and AA CARES Equity Initiatives - (Administrator II) - Race, Empowerment and Justice

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Work type:Management (MPP)
Location:San Francisco
Categories:MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title

 Director of Youth Education and AA CARES Equity Initiatives

Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)

This position is an MPP II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the directly to the dean of the College of Ethnic Studies under the general supervision of the AA CARES Executive Director.

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 [email protected].

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

Race, Empowerment and Justice

Appointment Type

At-Will. The position will end on or before  June 1, 2025. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant-funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$9,167.00 - $10,000.00 Per Month ($110,004.00 - $120,000.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the Youth Education and Equity Program, as well as provides strategic program leadership and organizational unit planning activities and the analysis, development, and evaluation of highly complex programs with broad impact. As part of the AA CARES leadership team, the Director of Youth Education and AA CARES Equity Initiatives is a senior-level strategy and operations manager. This position reports directly to the dean of the College of Ethnic Studies under the general supervision of the AA CARES Executive Director. 

Position Information

General Duties

• Lead the Youth Education and Equity Program. 
• Assess, formulate, and evaluate the impact of recommended or implemented policies and objectives from a strategic and operational perspective. 
• Influence over key objectives and longer-term goals of programs with high visibility or broad impact within and outside the organization, in accordance with the mission, objectives, and policies. 
• Apply innovative thinking and performance measurements to analyze and support strategic decision-making and program effectiveness. 
• Oversee programs and directly manage staff, subcontractors and volunteers. 
• Prudently direct resources and manage all financials within budget guidelines and according to current laws and regulations. 
• Develop and implement quality programs with input from staff and partners to articulate project goals, scope of work and timelines. 
• Manage and monitor tracking of progress on project's deliverables, ensuring goals are met, monitoring compliance, and submitting reports and evaluations to funders. 
• Work requires participation in planning and development activities and, as required, independent determination of methods to meet programmatic goals. 
• Review work against overall goals and objectives, with full accountability for results. 
• Collaborate with the Education Equity Program Lead and Youth Program Lead to develop and execute strategies that align with the Education Equity and Youth Program Projects' objectives. 
• Collaborate with the Education Lead in the creation of creative content (play, workshops, curriculum, events) aligned with the Youth Education and Equity Projects' objectives. 
• Lead and manage the Youth Education and Equity Projects' teams, provide project management leadership and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards. 
• Regularly communicate project status updates to the

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of prior experience as a Director, or in a management-related position at either an educational institution, nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry.

• Masters or Doctorate in Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education or related field.

• Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at the executive level.

• Proven experience executing organizational growth and leading a successful nonprofit and/or related entity of a similar or larger size.

• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as communications, public relations, human resources, etc.

• Experience and success innovating, recruiting, developing, retaining, and mentoring high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams.

• Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

•Proven success in establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions.

• Ability to work with representatives from public and private entities and handle potentially sensitive situations. 

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 [email protected].

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.

Advertised:December 18, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:Open Until Filled