Over the years, the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) has grown to be a regional center for the acquisition of information on the politics, history, cultures, languages, and contemporary phenomenon of Latin America. The Center demonstrates its effectiveness through such activities as guest lectures, film screenings, major conferences, visiting international faculty and student exchange programs, development and administration of Indigenous language and culture programming, a quarterly newsletter, outreach programming to K-14 institutions and educators, and the coordination of library purchases.

The Center's functions include the development of grant funding and administration, development of Indigenous language and culture instruction, ongoing curricular development, internships within San Diego, in Mexico, and in other areas of Latin America for the College and larger University, study abroad programming during the academic year and summer located throughout Latin America, academic exchange programs with COLEF, UABC Norte, and multiple universities and agencies in Oaxaca, facilitation of the Aztec Identity Initiative, administration of the SDSU Oaxaca Center for Mesoamerican Studies, and administration of SDSU's undergraduate major and minor and four (4) graduate degree programs in Latin American Studies, three of which are concurrent degree programs with Public Health, Public Administration, and Business Administration. The academic program is interdisciplinary and draws primarily from its own courses as well as those offered by other departments. The Center develops new courses and academic degree programs, provides instruction in Mixtec, Zapotec, and Nahuatl, and contracts with lecturers and other faculty to teach specifically for the Center.

For more information regarding the Center for Latin American Studies, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly lean new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Key Qualifications

* Spanish language fluency in speaking, reading and writing.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Meetings, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Experience working with budgets.

* Degree in an area of study related to Latin American Studies is preferred.

* Ability to communicate orally in Portuguese is preferred.

* Experience working with international organizations or foreign universities.

* Experience working in a university setting.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,680 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,783 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 3,2024. To receive full consideration, apply by April 2, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Mar 20 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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