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Dean of the College of Humanities CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. CSUN's values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. The University : One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor's degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university. CSUN is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI). The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond. The College of Humanities : With nine academic departments and six interdisciplinary programs, the college comprises disciplines that traditionally make up the study of Humanities — including Philosophy, English and Modern & Classical Languages — while also housing the oldest and largest Chicana/o Studies Department in the United States and the only Central American Studies Department in the country. Also core to the college is a Liberal Studies Program that puts CSUN among the top three institutions in California in preparing K-6 educators for the classroom. Among the college's newest programs are minors in Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Queer Studies and Civic & Community Engagement. In all, the college offers students over 40 major, minor and graduate degree paths, with many potential options for specialization. The college has approximately 122 full-time faculty, enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate and nearly 200 graduate students, and offers courses to more than 25,000 students. The Position of Dean, College of Humanities : As a member of the university's senior academic team, the dean is the chief administrator of the college. The dean reports to the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs and oversees departments and programs in the college. The dean has primary responsibility for administering college instructional programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of academic excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; developing and promoting long-range goals for the college; supporting interdisciplinary activities among departments of the college; planning, administering and communicating about the college annual budget; implementing and interpreting university and state policies; making independent recommendations on all college personnel matters; managing, supporting and evaluating college managers and staff; and recommending appointments of chairs and supervising their administrative functions. The dean plays a major role in developing external relations with organizations, individuals, community and government; and in seeking supplemental external support for the college. The dean is responsible for providing effective leadership to the increasing ethnic and gender diversity and the international character of the college. The dean represents the college in the university and community, and performs other duties assigned by the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. More information, including an institutional and position profile, can be found here . Salary/Benefits : Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The university offers excellent fringe benefits. General Information : This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position. The person holding this position will be considered a “limited 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 is a “designated position” in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Job Summary: The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the Vice President of Financial Services and serves as a liaison to the senior management team. This position organizes and coordinates executive outreach and oversees special projects. The Executive Assistant will also support the Manager of Budget & Planning in executing the College’s budget process and reporting. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Financial Services.

Job Summary: The Assistant Controller is responsible for College-wide financial reporting and accounting operations and supervises a team of six employees. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Assistant Controller oversees a variety of accounting functions including general ledger management, financial reporting, external audit preparation, and internal control assessment and improvement. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Financial Services

Director of Institutional Giving, Institutional Advancement, Doheny Campus About Mount Saint Mary's University: Mount Saint Mary's is the only women's university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The University is known nationally for its research on gender equity, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, Mount Saint Mary's provides year-round, flexible and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Weekend, evening and graduate programs are offered to both women and men. Mount alums are engaged, active, global citizens who use their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world. www.msmu.edu Mount Saint Mary's University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is thoroughly committed both to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees, and to providing a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters. A background check will be required. Job Description: The Director of Institutional Giving will lead the strategic management of the University's corporate, foundation, and government funding relationships to maximize the philanthropic investments of these constituencies. The position is responsible for ensuring the University reaches its institutional donor annual, and, when applicable, campaign fundraising goals. This includes an annual fundraising goal for unrestricted moneys. This position will be responsible for the development and execution of strategies that will create significantly increased exposure, engagement, and financial support from institutional sources for the University's funding priorities, including scholarships and academic, co-curricular, capital, and community outreach programs. On average, the Institutional Giving department has historically solicited over $10 million per year, and raised over $6 million each year, of which $750,000 is unrestricted funding. Duties and Responsibilities : Develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase financial support from foundation, government, and corporate donors/prospects Serves as an integral member of the leadership team for the Division of Institutional Advancement. Provides successful leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward institutional gifts. Create and oversee an annual calendar of communications/engagement activities for top institutional donors/prospects Cultivates relationships with both internal stakeholders (such as administrators, faculty, staff, and program directors) and external constituents (current and prospective donors) for institutional giving Oversees and liaise with government grants consultant to identify and pursue government funding opportunities. Oversee the University's pre-award sponsored initiatives grant functions Works with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to create and execute a strategy to engage current and prospective donor in her portfolio Coordinates the logistics for donor site visits; staff donor visits; prepare visit research briefing materials and talking points for faculty and leadership Works closely with the President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Provost, and other key administrators, staff, and faculty members to identify needs and new funding opportunities Conducts proactive and responsive donor research and prospecting to identify and qualify new prospects Develops project budgets for grant proposals and applications Writes, prepares and submits highly competitive grant requests and other collateral materials for solicitations from institutional sources Supervises Assistant Director of Institutional Giving. Supervise the work of the Scholarships Coordinator and Donor Relations Manager as it relates to institutional donors. Supervise the work of grant writing consultants, as necessary Oversees/implements a grant/gift acceptance process that includes donor acknowledgement, funding notification, fund creation, and, if applicable, a communications strategy, covering all corporate, foundation, and government support Remains knowledgeable about current events, trends, and news that may impact institutional support of higher education and the nonprofit sector; seek opportunities for the intersection of public, private, and nonprofit partnerships that could benefit the College Works with the Advancement Data Systems and Services department to maintain and administer all institutional donor records in the Raiser's Edge fundraising database Performs other duties as assigned  

Position Information   Job Title Department Chair Graduate Fine Arts Job Description Otis College of Art and Design seeks an inspiring, dynamic Chair of its Graduate Program in Fine Arts to collaborate with program faculty and college administration on a vision for the program’s future following the retirement of its Founding Chair, and to manage/oversee the daily workings of the program, including but not limited to its total enrollment, student experience, faculty, administration, budget, exhibitions, and studios. History of Otis College’s Graduate Fine Arts Program: In 1954, Otis College of Art and Design conferred its first graduate degrees in fine arts and in 1990 Roy Dowell founded the Graduate Fine Arts program. Central to the program are classes that engage students from diverse backgrounds/practices and across genres (painting, sculpture, new media, drawing, photography, installation, video and sound). From 2007 to 2016, Suzanne Lacy led a graduate program in Public Practice; in 2018, this program became an Area of Emphasis within Graduate Fine Arts and was renamed Art + Social Practice. The 36 Graduate Fine Arts studios and two primary group seminar/classroom/critique spaces are located in Culver City’s thriving arts district. The main campus of Otis College, near the Los Angeles international airport in Westchester, includes wood, metal, 3D modeling, ceramics, printmaking, photography and letterpress labs that are available to all MFA Fine Arts faculty and students. Candidates are encouraged to read more about the program and college at https://www.otis.edu/mfa-fine-arts Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary The Ideal Candidate: • Is a facilitative leader who will engage and consult faculty, students, and administrators in envisioning the future of the Graduate Fine Arts program • Is highly knowledgeable about contemporary and historic art practices and modalities • Supports and is familiar with progressive and diverse pedagogies for a contemporary and diverse student body • Is committed to developing students’ personal vision, style, and innovation in ways that respect diverse voices, perspectives, aesthetic values and experiences • Values and practices active listening, respectful communication, and collaboration in order to support and inspire colleagues, faculty and students • Will collaborate with the chairs of Otis’ Graduate Graphic Design and Graduate Writing programs in developing graduate-level interdisciplinary and expanded graduate-level programming • Demonstrates the ability to connect with organizations, industries and communities outside the College • Is experienced in the management and oversight of a comparable accredited educational program, and can manage Graduate Fine Arts through a period of change by honoring its past and its current faculty while developing a vision for the future. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Prior degree program management/oversight at the Chair/Assistant Chair level with demonstrated skills of leadership, collaboration, and management • Minimum of 5 years full-time teaching and/or administrative higher education or gallery/museum experience at the administrative level Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: • Able to leverage Otis’s assets: location, faculty, infrastructure and the program’s history of reaching diverse students and diverse practices • Well-connected in the contemporary art world, both in Los Angeles and beyond • Understands a diverse range of cultural codes and is culturally literate • Fundraising experience; demonstrated ability to engage institutional, donor and foundation support • Student recruitment support experience—ability to communicate in a manner that aligns with and furthers the efforts and work of Admissions toward sustaining and/or growing Graduate Fine Arts’ total enrollment • Multi-lingual Physical Demands   Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.

Otis College of Art and Design is accepting applications for a full-time Department Chair of its Liberal Arts and Sciences program. The Department Chair provides educational and administrative leadership for the department and coordination of curricular needs with undergraduate and graduate studio department Chairs. Distinguished scholars/educators with significant professional accomplishments and college teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Otis College’s Liberal Arts and Sciences program emphasizes critical thinking, visual literacy, communication and general education for all students in all majors, and prepares students to serve a global audience. The Department Chair reports directly to the Provost.

Background: Otis College of Art and Design, established in 1918, has been a national leader in art and design education for nearly 100 years. The College mission is to prepare diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill and their vision. Currently serving approximately 1,100 full-time students, Otis College awards the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 11 majors and the Master of Fine Arts degree in 4 majors. The College is located on two campus sites: the main Goldsmith Campus in West Los Angeles, near Marina Del Rey and the Los Angeles International Airport; and the Graduate Fine Arts Campus, located in Culver City. Job Announcement: The department of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Otis College of Art and Design invites applications for a full time, Art Historian at the Assistant Professor level. We are open to a variety of specific academic areas, but seek a candidate whose primary focus includes 20th and 21st century contemporary culture and global approaches to multiple art narratives and histories. The ideal applicant will have a teaching and research concentration that critically engages art, visual culture, and other media, emphasizing diverse perspectives, theories, and historical narratives. Otis College offers competitive compensation and benefits. Initial placement in rank is recommended by the department Chair and requires review and approval of the Chair of the Rank & Promotion Committee and the Provost. The College does not grant faculty tenure; this is a renewable full-time faculty appointment subject to annual renewal based on a performance review. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020. Department Information: The Liberal Arts and Sciences program goes through the four years of the BFA and provides both general education and art history/theory courses. For more information about programs offered in Liberal Arts and Sciences, visit our website: http://www.otis.edu/liberal-arts-sciences.

Position Overview The University of Southern California (USC) is committed to providing a safe and equitable learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community. USC currently has multiple streams of support and resources related to access, equity, accommodations, needs, and concerns within various departments such as the Title IX Office, the Office of Student Affairs, and Keck Medicine of USC. To provide a consistent and coordinated approach and best utilization of University resources to the benefit of our entire community, the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX is being established, and the current equal opportunity, equity, and Title IX investigation resources will be re-aligned under a unified vision to enhance prevention and response. The newly created office is committed to advancing equal opportunities in all University programs in accordance with applicable laws and University policy. The Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX will report to the Senior Vice President for Human Resources, with a dotted line report to the President of the University. This office will provide strategic, operational, and collaborative oversight of the University’s current policies, procedures, and practices in support of this objective. The Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX will provide leadership to ensure the University continues to offer full educational access and equity. This role will be responsible for ensuring the University’s monitoring and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures relating to discrimination based on age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. Specifically, the VP will have primary responsibility for the University's Title IX Program, Affirmative Action Plan, and Equal Opportunity Report, as well as related programs and commitments required by federal and state laws, executive orders, and University policies. Particular duties include, but are not limited to, enforcing the University's Policies; ensuring compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,  the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to equal rights and nondiscrimination laws. This individual will be expected to collaborate with institutional partners, such as the Office of Culture, Ethics and Compliance, and the Office of the ADA/504 Coordinator, in areas of overlap (e.g., the Americans with Disability Act, Cleary Act) to ensure alignment. Additionally, this role will be responsible for ensuring equal employment/admissions opportunities for all faculty, staff and applicants; implementing discrimination/harassment and retaliation awareness training and other training for faculty, staff, and students on equal opportunity / affirmative action issues; overseeing investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation; and preparing relevant institutional reports. The VP will lead and supervise a team of professional staff and work collaboratively with University faculty, staff, and students. The VP will manage the budget and administrative operations of the office and will oversee the functioning of the University’s Title IX, Equal Employment and all Civil Rights policies and practices, and identify institutional partners for seamless and user- friendly implementation.   Key Duties    Support the mission of the University by overseeing institutional compliance with equal opportunity laws and practices and by working to strengthen a culture that supports a safe and non-discriminatory living, learning, and working environment. Monitor the implementation of state and federal civil rights laws at the University. Disseminate information about laws, policies, and procedures regarding equal opportunity, disability, harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Develop and monitor the University's Affirmative Action Plan. Oversee the investigation and resolution of reports alleging discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. Understand and maintain an up-to-date understanding of current laws and legal guidance related to Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to civil rights and/or persons with disabilities for the purposes of continuous improvement and sustainability. Understand and maintain an up-to-date understanding of Nondiscrimination Laws and legal guidance related thereto for the purposes of continuous improvement and sustainability. Coordinate, develop and oversee a comprehensive training, education and awareness program for all faculty staff and students in partnership with the appropriate campus Continuously review, analyze and identify patterns of discrimination and/or harassment and develop measures to address concerns. Supervise the University’s Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights practices, identify institutional partners for seamless and user-friendly implementation, and monitor the implementation of their respective Support, work with and assist with all other aspects of the University's civil rights compliance Coordinate with other offices on campus for education, training, regular dissemination of information on topics related to job duties. Provide periodic reports to the University’s Board of Trustees. Perform other duties as assigned.    Characteristics    Deep knowledge of and ability to interpret Nondiscrimination Laws and legal guidance related to Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to civil rights and disabilities. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, planning, and management skills along with previous experience supervising cross divisional teams. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community and government agencies. Demonstrated understanding of University of Southern California’s mission and vision. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies. A compassionate nature, a talent for listening, and a history of working with confidential and sensitive information.  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve, prioritize, analyze, summarize, and effectively present data. Demonstrated experience with and commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.. Knowledge of best practices in higher education compliance with Nondiscrimination Laws. Ability to act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.  The courage and integrity to pursue action consistent with the goals of civil rights laws and University policy, even in the face of vocal or powerful opposition.     Critical Competencies    Leadership  The successful candidate should have an ability to be a strong self-starter, initiator and partner well with others in leadership as a member of the leadership team. This team is poised for change and the candidate should be a leader in this area. This individual should possess exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage complexity and to make quality decisions. Abilities should include a fluid and flexible ability to work in the context of rapid change and expansion with a strong level of mastery of contemporary technologies for communicating with a variety of stakeholders, and clearly presenting ideas with formats and tools that result in effective communication. Candidates should demonstrate experience and integrity representing organizations to the public. In addition, the candidate will generate new ideas and be an innovative thinker.    Communication This individual should demonstrate a level of charisma that encourages collaboration between members of the leadership team and staff, with a strong focus on methods of communicating, mentorship of less-experienced staff, development of new leaders, and a focus on competence. The candidate should be a team player that can inspire and encourage innovation while getting along well with others. Must have an ability to communicate well with a winning approach to presentations at board meetings, presentations of all kinds including the media. In addition, the successful candidate will have an ability to manage their team with high standards while influencing leaders functionally across the organization. The candidate will have a strong ability to work well with others and educate others through demonstration and guided delegation.   Organization Savvy and Interpersonal Skills  This candidate will possess a high level of integrity and be agile in navigating a diverse and complex organization. The ideal candidate will be an honest team player that demonstrates transparency, and supports their team, peers, and stakeholders; strong at building a stable team handling continuous growth, meeting deadlines and delivering timely results. Excellent at follow-through while working well with entry level staff as well as senior leadership.   Benefits & Compensation  As a member of the Trojan Family, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, including the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Additional benefits include:    A competitive salary. Benefit Link: https://employeeusc.edu/benefits-eligibility/ . Tuition Assistance: https://empusc.edu/tuition-assistance- employees/ . Retirement:   https://employees.edu/usc-retirement-savings-program/ . USC Home Ownership Program: https://reusc.edu/housing/nhp/ . Relocation assistance is negotiable. 

Job Summary: The Systems Specialist for mobile computing provides technical configuration, implementation, and maintenance services supporting the College’s mobile computing initiatives within the academic programs. This position provides technical leadership related to the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT-related systems in both administrative and academic environments to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and security. This position serves on a team that acts as the primary liaison for all help desk inquiries either in-person, via phone, or on-line. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of End‐User Computing (SDEUC).

Job Title Director of Summer Programs Job Description Job Summary: The Director of Summer Programs designs, develops, and operates comprehensive summer academic programs for the College. The Director is responsible for program design, curriculum development, policy and procedure development, instructor and classroom assistant hiring and training, personnel administration, budget preparation, marketing, and the day-to-day planning and implementation of summer programs, including Summer of Art. The Director is the primary event manager for summer public programs and lectures hosted by Extension. This position reports directly to the Dean of Extension. Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary Responsibilities: • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Coordinator of Summer Programs, Administrative Assistant(s), and additional temporary and fixed-term summer employee staff. • Plan and develop program objectives and content. • Create, develop, and manage curriculum planning and program development, including approving all syllabi, and providing support and guidance for instructors. • Assess quality of program operations and modify as needed. Develop and implement all processes and procedures for program implementation. • Implement and manage the day-to-day operations of summer programs including recruitment, applications, facility reservations, daily communications, contracts, and evening support. • Develop program operating and administrative policies. Direct the dissemination, interpretation, and application of program policies. Authorize exceptions as needed. • Attend courses and special programs to provide quality assurance, introduce guest speakers, resolve problems, and address areas in need of attention. Participate in divisional program reviews and College-wide assessment and accreditation activities per WASC/WSCUC guidelines. • Implement and oversee the summer programs project timeline(s). • Review all summer program participant applications through slide room. • Work in partnership with the Dean of Extension to develop and cultivate new and existing summer programs. Work with other key constituents as appropriate. • Collaborate with the Dean of Extension to develop public programs and speaker series for all summer residency programs. • Initiate a marketing and communications strategy with the Communications Office and the Dean of Extension specific to summer programs. • Handle day-to-day management of summer programs budgets and reconcile expenses. Work in collaboration with the Dean of Extension to develop summer programs revenue and expenses and make strategic decisions about the selection of summer programs. • Primary point of contact for all Extension Summer Programs instructors. • Initiate and implement marketing materials including research, generate copy, edit, and proofread for marketing vehicles as needed (i.e., Summer of Art poster and brochure) • Represent the College and promote offered programs via visits to high schools, other arts organizations, and professional conferences. • Serve as a primary contact and resource and provide initial contact and follow-up for students. Respond to requests for information from colleagues, students, parents, educators, and other key constituents. • Hire, train, and supervise all summer program staff including program assistants, instructors, mentors, program liaisons, speakers, and teaching assistants. • Serve as the on-call lead staff during all summer program academic events throughout the summer. • Work in collaboration and coordination with Residence Life and Housing Director around turnover from academic year to summer programs. • Work in partnership with the Dean of Extension to manage day-to-day student issues and concerns. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be responsive to work-related phone calls and e-mails during non-business hours on occasion. Required Qualifications Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred and three to five years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative position. Experience working with Residence Life and/or summer conferences and events is desired. Must be a self-starting, hardworking, creative, strategic thinker, capable of managing and expanding summer programs. Excellent leadership, management, program development, and communication skills (both verbal and written) required. Experience with summer conferences and programs is preferred. Preferred Qualifications   Physical Demands   Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.  

Position Information   Job Title Campus Safety Officer Job Description Job Summary: The Campus Safety Officer performs a wide variety of service functions to support the safety and security of the College community and campus property. The Campus Safety Officer patrols assigned areas and responds to radio and/or phone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance in both criminal and non-criminal matters. Performs investigations and makes arrests when necessary. Deters and prevents unlawful behavior, and performs internal and external public safety functions. Reports to work in the event of an emergency. This position reports directly to Chief Safety & Security Officer. Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary Responsibilities: • Patrols assigned areas and performs prescribed security checks. Maintains security of buildings and College related property by controlling access, and the opening and securing of buildings in accordance with departmental procedures or as directed. Operates and/or monitors electronic door access via closed-circuit systems and other security related devices. • Responds to phone and/or radio calls for routine and emergency assistance in both criminal and non-criminal situations. Assesses circumstances and conditions at the scene of an incident and determines the appropriate response. Makes urgent calls to local law enforcement agencies as needed. Assesses severity of medical emergencies, summons medical assistance as required (e.g., paramedics, fire department) and may transport non-life threatening sick and injured. • Maintains perimeter and crowd control in the areas of crimes, emergencies, and special events. • Escorts students, staff, faculty, and/or visitors between College buildings and their vehicles. • Assists with parking control and vehicle/pedestrian security. Directs traffic and gives directions. Issues citations as needed. • Maintains accurate records of daily activities including duty times, incidents, actions taken, observations made, and other relevant information. Prepares comprehensive incident and crime reports as required. Ensures reports are legally sufficient through consultation with supervisor. • Assists with planning and conducting crime prevention awareness programs and other public information workshops on such topics as personal safety, theft, emergency response, and loss prevention. • Enforces OSHA and CAL-OSHA regulations and college policies relating to safety, health, and fire prevention. Reports hazardous, unsafe or irregular conditions, as appropriate. • Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and mandatory reporter under the Clery Act. Receives reports of crimes or criminal incidents. Notifies supervisor of any reports that indicate the presence of an ongoing threat to the College community. • Carries non-lethal weapons (e.g., baton, aerosol projector, handcuffs) and makes arrests when necessary and in accordance with established departmental training and procedures and in compliance with state law enforcement laws. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college course work or technical training preferred. • Valid California Driver’s License required. Must have a reliable motor vehicle. Local travel to training events is required on occasion. • Valid Security Guard permit issued by the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) is required prior to start date. • Must be willing to take 40-hours of law enforcement class work within 90 days of employment. Must take an 8-hour baton/pepper spray class prior to carrying such defense weapons. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and AED certification throughout duration of employment. • Must be able to report to work in case of emergencies. • Must be able to work varied days and shifts ranging from 8 to 10 hours per day. Overtime is needed on occasion during special events and campus emergencies. • Must be able to communicate effectively by phone, via hand-held radio, in writing, and during public speaking engagements. • Must be able to resolve conflicts and effectively defuse situations. • Must be able to function effectively in stressful and rapidly changing situations. • Familiarity using CCTV cameras and access card software is highly desired. • Familiarity using computers, databases, and MS Office programs is necessary. • Basic math skills required for calculating property loss for incident reports. Preferred Qualifications   Physical Demands Physical Requirements • Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and run for extended distances. • Must have sufficient hand, eye, and arm coordination. • Must have enough strength to physically restrain an adult or utilize safety equipment in self-defense. • Must be able to perform CPR/First Aid without accommodations. Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.  

Position Information   Job Title Technical Support Specialist Job Description Job Summary: The Technical Support Specialist provides technical maintenance and recovery support services for the College’s administrative offices as well as academic programs supporting faculty and students. This position serves on a team that acts as the primary liaison for all help desk inquiries either in-person, via phone, or on-line. This position provides assistance related to the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT-related systems in both administrative and academic environments to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and security. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of End‐User Computing. Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary Responsibilities: • Supports computing technology in administrative offices, academic computer labs, multimedia classrooms, portable IT‐related devices, and all other computing hardware and software. Identifies, diagnoses, tests, and resolves computer network and server performance problems. • Installs, configures, tests, and assists users with the implementation of new hardware, software, and applications. May develop custom scripts for end‐users. • Configures and tests computer hardware, network software, and operating system software for deployment. Monitors operating systems and application environments for performance and security. Maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. • Assigns, modifies, and deletes user accounts/profiles and resolves IT‐access problems. Helps maintain integrity of IT‐related security systems. • Provides training and guidance to other technical support staff and student workers. Plans and designs training documentation and conducts hands‐on training. • Develops documentation for systems and administration procedures. May write reports and/or summaries (e.g., status reports, problem reports, progress summaries, system utilization reports) as needed. Implements and documents procedures for all supported hardware and software systems. • Recommends changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes. May help develop a equitable upgrade plan in collaboration with supervisor based on maintenance recommendations. • Stays informed of new developments and technologies by reading online and print publications, maintaining contact with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings, and seminars. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, or related field is required or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. • A minimum of 2 years of experience with systems administration is required, preferably in a higher education environment. • Working knowledge of Windows and MacOS is required. Linux, VMware, and Window/MacOS Server is desirable. • Experience in systems programming and scripting is desirable. • Experience with applications and tools including Banner, Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, web‐based productivity applications, and open source solutions is desirable. • Must be able to work efficiently and cooperatively in a multitasking collaborative team environment. • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Must be willing to be available on‐call and perform duties outside of core business hours. Preferred Qualifications   Physical Demands   Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.  

The Executive Assistant (Senior Human Resources Coordinator) will support the VP, Human Resources and Development and Human Resources department. This highly visible role works independently to provide exceptional customer service and executive-level administrative support to an in-demand division of the College. This position plays a critical role in the College’s key functions of administration and human resources and upholds a strict level of organization, communication, confidentiality, and professionalism. This position is a hands-on representative for the Human Resources department whose role is to help facilitate all fundamental Human Resources functions, while ensuring the successful implementation of division goals. With diverse yet substantive responsibilities, this role works with faculty and staff as well as external constituents, making this a key position within Otis College of Art and Design. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources & Development

The Director of Library Services provides strategic vision and leadership for the library, working effectively with faculty and staff across campus as an advocate for the library. The director is responsible for all aspects of the library and its services including personnel administration, information literacy, collection development, instructional design, policy development, budgets, marketing, and academic and research programs/services. This position reports directly to the Provost.

Position Information   Job Title Student Services Generalist Job Description Job Summary: The Student Services Generalist provides first-line student support in a shared services environment to ensure issues related to financial aid, registration, and student accounts are handled with a high degree of customer satisfaction, timely response, and resolution. This position triages requests and inquiries from parents, students, and other sources by assisting with and resolving routine questions/issues and escalating more complicated matters to upper management. This position reports directly to the One-Stop Manager. Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary Responsibilities: • Fields inquiries and requests from students and other authorized parties in person, by phone, or via email on matters related to financial aid, registration, student accounts, and the online self-service system. Serves as the first-line of contact to manage cases to resolution. Determines the appropriate resolution and escalates requests for exception and/or in-depth research to the appropriate upper-management subject-matter expert. • Reviews a variety of student paperwork for accuracy and completeness before processing. Documents may include but are not limited to: transcript requests, verification forms, financial deferments/cancellations/postponements, veteran enrollment forms, student emergency loans, government loans, and various appeals. • Performs a variety of clerical duties (i.e., answers main phone line, retrieves voicemail messages, responds to main department email account, processes/prepares departmental mail, • Performs registration functions such as adds/drops/withdrawals and processes student schedules submitted in person, by fax, and over the phone for all academic programs. Updates registration information in the student information database and the federal government database as appropriate. • Reviews all incoming financial aid documents for completeness and compliance with federal regulations. Inputs new data and/or corrections into the financial aid software system. Maintains accurate and thorough file documentation. • Meets with students and parents to explain and clarify student account balances, financial obligations, payment terms, and deadlines. Outlines strategies for tuition repayment. Answers general questions about policies and procedures related to student accounts and financial aid. • Assists delinquent students with requesting/preparing deferments and/or forbearances. Refers student debtors to the College’s debt management tool. Directs students to other resources regarding financial planning, budgeting, and debt management as appropriate. • Establishes and maintains student files and records containing confidential student information. Ensures reconciliation, security, integrity, and quality control of files/records per departmental protocol and in accordance with FERPA regulations. Tracks and locates missing items as needed. • Maintains currency on policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to admissions, financial aid, student accounts, registration, and other general student services. • May assist with special events, as assigned. May assist with the production and/or distribution of promotional materials and arrange with vendors and other College departments for services, site, facilities, catering, guest accommodations, travel arrangements, etc. May attend functions to ensure satisfactory outcome as needed. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree desired, but a combination of experience/education may substitute for desired minimum education. Two (2) years related work experience, particularly in a higher education environment, preferred. Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management, customer-service skills, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Detail-oriented and self-motivated is a must. Position requires high proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Access. Knowledge of FERPA, Title IV federal aid programs, and Banner computer programs is highly desirable. Fast but accurate data entry skills necessary. Individuals with experience inputting data using a ten (10) key pad or keyboard are highly desired. Preferred Qualifications   Physical Demands   Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.