Innovation Initiatives Coordinator (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II)

The California State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Pomona, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Oct 2021
Campus:
Pomona
Job ID: 63217
Job Title:
Appointment Type:
Probationary
Time Base:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
October 1, 2021 		Closing Date:
October 15, 2021
Benefits Link:
CSUEU (Unit 2, 5, 7, 9)
Link to Apply Online:
https://www.cpp.edu/~jobs/
Campus Employment Homepage:
http://www.cpp.edu/~jobs/index.shtml
Description:
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary
Collective Bargaining Unit: California State University Employees Union - Unit 9
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,685- $6,083 per month
Classification Salary Range: $4,693 - $8,489 per month
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise notified
Recruitment Closing Date: September 15, 2021
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Office of Academic Innovation (Al), a part of the Office of Student Success, Equity, and Innovation in the Division of Academic Affairs, has as its primary goal to foster and advance a culture of innovation in teaching and learning at Cal Poly Pomona. Al curates experiential learning opportunities for the campus community and is responsible for the strategic, tactical, and operational oversight of the Center for Community Engagement, the Kellogg Honors College, the Student Innovation Idea Lab, the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Learn Through Discovery Initiative, NSF CPP I-Corps site program, the Digital Credentialing and Badging Initiative, and present and future institutional-level innovation initiatives. Academic Innovation is responsible for advancing and promoting a vision of innovative education in support of the Cal Poly Pomona strategic plan and academic master plan; guiding faculty and staff development in knowledge and skills necessary for advancing a culture of innovation in learning; assuring the quality of activities under Academic Innovation through assessment and other evidence based decision-making practices; and seeking external funding opportunities that will support a culture of innovation in teaching and learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Innovation Initiatives Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
Support institutional academic innovation efforts to foster and advance a culture of innovation in teaching and learning at Cal Poly Pomona; support the design and implementation of current and future academic innovation initiatives including the digital credentialing and badging initiative, etc.,; support the AVP Al in the deployment of innovation programing across the institution; create and implement programs that guide faculty, staff, and student development in knowledge and skills necessary to successfully deploy innovation initiatives including trainings, institutes, and workshops; design and implement the assessment and evaluation of student learning and other evidence-based decision-making practices to assure the quality of programs under Academic Innovation; assist faculty and staff in their efforts to obtain external funding to create and maintain a culture of innovation in teachinig and learning; coordinate and collaborate with the Associate Provost and staff of the Office of Student Success, Equity, and Innovation on innovation initiatives; provide the full range of administrative and fiscal support for the design, implementation, and evaluation of current and future innovative academic programs; serve on university-wide committees as necessary in support of the strategic purpose of Academic Innovation; support the directors of the present and future Al units i(CCE, KHC, OUR, SIil, LTD, I-Corps) in deploying innovative initiatives including identifying, understanding, and adhering to various policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to new programs that will be developed in Academic Innovation; support the administrative staff of present and Al units including training on new policies and procedures about new programs that will be developed in Academic Innovation, and assisting with work direction in relation to these newly developed programs
Collaborate with and support multiple institutional units including Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Administrative Affairs, University Advancement, and IT to design, implement and evaluate innovation initiatives including the digital credentialing and badging initiative, etc.; and manage external and internal stakeholder relationships including with vendors of products/services associated with the innovation initiatives; including with vendors of products/services associated with the innovation initiatives.
Collaborate with Strategic Communications to design, implement and evaluate marketing strategies to support the institutionalization of new and existing academic innovation programs including social media marketing and creating marketing collateral, managing the websites associated with the new initiatives, managing the social medial handles, and assessing the marketing strategy for effectiveness and impact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree AND/OR the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs, PLUS four (4) years of related experience. Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent laws and regulations; demonstrated expertise in and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management; expertise in administrative survey techniques, operations and systems analysis, statistical and research methods, and the ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies. 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; demonstrated consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups; ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus; ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree or equivalent; five years of progressively responsible experience; and additional knowledge of software and applications related to digital credentialling and badging desired, but not required. Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the university-level environment with students, faculty, staff, administrators; project management experience; event planning experience; 5 years' administrative work experience; demonstrated ability to work closely with alumni and the external community; demonstrated knowledge of Cal Poly Pomona academic and administrative policies and procedures; demonstrated ability to lead and work closely with staff and student assistants; and demonstrated ability to work across departments, colleges and multiple organizational units on a university campus.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background check must satisfactorily be completed before a candidate can be offered this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for this position. The background check consists of the following: Employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and checks of the following systems and databases: National Social Security Number/Address Locator, Felony/Misdemeanor, National Criminal Database, Federal Criminal, Department of Motor Vehicles, and National Sex Offender Registry.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits 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 covered veteran status.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
CSU requires 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 should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 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), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.cpp.edu/campus-safety-plan.shtml
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.
http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
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. http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html

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