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About the College

CSUN’s Tseng College provides advanced professional education to undergraduate, graduate, international and midcareer students. With more than $34 million in revenue and nearly 28,062 registrations in 2021-2022, the College is a leading provider of professional degrees, certificates and custom-designed programs. Known for its premier support services, the College employs an administrative staff of more than 65 people, leading to high graduation rates – 77-94 percent for most programs in 2021-2022, with some, like the Master of Social Work (MSW), achieving 95 percent in 2021-2022.

The College is nationally recognized for providing programs with formats, delivery modes and locations that address the needs and constraints facing working professionals and their organizations. It works closely with businesses, communities, agencies and international partners to design and deliver programs that meet unique organizational needs and goals. To learn more about Tseng College go to https://go.csun.edu/aboutCSUN.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Senior Project Coordinator is assigned to manage a changing array of significant projects being undertaken and managed by CSUN’s Tseng College. The incumbent coordinates the work of key internal and external stakeholders and staff working on a given project.

• Responsible for crafting and implementing a project communication and information management strategy that keeps all involved appropriately informed about progress, upcoming milestones, and timelines
• Responsible for project planning either as an individual or as an engaged team member; internal and external relationship development and maintenance.
• Writes and edits project-related materials and communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, public relations, marketing, creative writing, journalism, public administration, higher education, nonprofit management or a job-related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year for year basis.
• Experience in communications, project management, program development, public relations, marketing, creative writing, journalism, public administration, or higher education or nonprofit management, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty and working knowledge of operational analysis and techniques.
• Working knowledge of Planning and managing complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders
• Program development knowledge in an educational context (ex. associations, nonprofit organizations (museums, arts organizations, professional associations working with post-degree membership, public sector agencies, schools, and the like), or training and professional development organizations serving post-degree professionals).
• Specialized skills in developing and managing programs that require working with college or university faculty and/or senior practitioners (including working with programs for international audiences).
• Ability and specialized skills to expertly investigate and analyze problems with a broad administrative impact and implications.
• Ability to: oversee and/or train others and provide lead work direction; interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification / grade: 1038 / Admin Analyst Specialist / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4170 - $5834 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4170 - $7545 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• REG: This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through January 25, 2024, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• 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 application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• 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.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.