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Director, Cross Cultural and Gender Center (Administrator II)
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Position Number: 2010115
Location: Fresno, CA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Director, Cross Cultural and Gender Center (Administrator II)

The Cross Cultural and Gender Center exists to contribute significantly to the continued development of a safe and welcoming environment for the Fresno State community. We foster meaningful dialogue and activism that works to eliminate racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of oppression. Our values are based on the feminist principles of equality, intersectionality, and human rights. The center is a community that works toward creating an atmosphere where students, faculty, staff and administrators are empowered and supported in their efforts to lead successful lives--academically, professionally, and personally.

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Director provides direct oversight for all aspects of the Cross Cultural and Gender Center (CCGC) and the President's Commission on Human Relations and Equity including, but not limited to: African American Programs and Services, American Indian Programs and Services, Asian Pacific Islander Programs and Services, Cross Cultural Programs and Services, Gender Programs and Services, Latino/a Programs and Services, LGBTQ+ Programs and Services, Women's Campus Connection and the President's Cultural Competency Certificate Program.

The Director is responsible for developing recommendations involving broad areas of policy formulation and complex administrative action and for implementing such recommendations when adopted. The Director independently determines the level of services and other resources to be provided students.

Compensation:
The salary is competitive and is negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position with an attractive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; 12+ paid holidays; excellent choice of medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance; and retirement benefits.

Position Summary:
Major duties of the position include:

In consultation with the Associate Vice President, the Director develops and implements strategic planning, assessment, budget, and fund development for the center

Provides leadership for the National Coalition Building Institute Team (NCBI)

Manages and analyzes Cross Cultural and Gender Center programmatic needs; provides daily oversight of all Cross Cultural and Gender Center staff and center programs

Directs program development and implementation; establishes program priorities, monitors progress toward achieving program goals, and conducts assessments to evaluate program effectiveness

Develops, implements, and leads diversity and cultural competency trainings and mediation/conflict resolution services; consults with and provides relevant training and support for faculty and staff to enhance programs and services

Manages center staff and student development

Collaborates and networks with local cultural community organizations and leadership

Actively represents the center and the council to the campus; collaborates with faculty and staff to establish meaningful campus and community involvement in building cultural competency; supports students and the campus in providing an inclusive and accepting campus environment

Represents the Cross Cultural and Gender Center and the President's Commission on Human Relations and Equity to the public, media, and off-campus organizations

Performs professional work involving independent judgment, good communication skills, and sound fiscal management skills

Directs the Campus National Coalition Building Institute team and conducts training sessions each fall and spring for campus constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, and the general community

Serves as chair of the President's Commission on Human Relations and Equity

Provides consultation and training to the president and campus senior leaders

Meets with and supports faculty and staff on issues related to culture and gender Provides leadership and guidance to coordinators of the CCGC Programs and Services Performs related duties as required

Secondary duties of the position include:

Consults with community individuals and groups on diversity issues

Provides mentorship to diverse constituencies

Serves on various campus committees

Serves as Lead of the PCHRE ASPIRE Resource Team

Serves as an advisor to various student clubs and organizations

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of effective leadership, personnel management and supervisory skills, including motivation, training, professional development, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline; demonstrated ability to effectively model appropriate professional behavior

Best practices, trends and laws pertinent to diversity, equity and inclusion

Principles of institutional planning and budget processes

Computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; Google Suite)

Skill/Ability to:

Engage with different audiences, including senior leaders; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Take initiative, anticipate problems and solve issues in a timely manner; ability to provide solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practical; excellent organizational and time management skills

Initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, service-oriented, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to provide effective cultural competency training to a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members

Represent the university and its interests in a professional and conscientious manner

Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, leadership, ethics, commitment, and professional responsibility and judgment

Demonstrated ability to determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaging with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; respond appropriately to conflicts and problems

Analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions

Review and evaluate program service delivery methods and systems, including administrative and support systems and internal relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to standard operating procedures to enhance services

Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish goals; provide goal clarity, expectations, resources, and feedback to maximize productivity and effectiveness of individual and team contributions; foster employee development through coaching, counseling and training

Provide effective leadership that fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the university

Education and Experience:

Master's degree with five years' professional experience leading and advancing equity initiatives, diversity programs or related experience

Lead or supervisory experience

Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populations, including diversity in gender identity, sexual identity, cultural/ethnic group identity, religion and others

Preferred Requirements:

Trained in the methods and skills of the National Coalition Building Institute, International Experience in Interpersonal Violence prevention and interventions skills

Mediation and conflict resolution skills

Filing Deadline:
Applications received by October 15, 2020 will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and given full consideration by the hiring manager and/or search committee. Qualified applicants received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the hiring manager and/or search committee.

Application Procedures:
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should submit an online application and attach the following supporting documents: 1) resume, 2) letter of interest which includes a narrative detailing how the candidate fulfills each of the required and preferred items listed under the "Qualifications" section, and 3) names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references who can provide current assessments of the candidate's qualifications for the position.

Pursuant to Executive Order 883, reasonable accommodation is to be provided upon request from an employee or applicant with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the campus. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation is to be determined by the campus on a case-by-case basis after it has received the individual's request for accommodation and engaged in an interactive process. Employees or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources directly at (559) 278-2032.

How To Apply:
To apply for this or any open position at Fresno State visit our online employment site at: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/.

Other Requirements:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility to be employed in the United States.

California State University, Fresno, in conjunction with the CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

California State University, Fresno annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Fresno State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol/drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Campus Police Department or by accessing the following web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/police/clery/index.html

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: https://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO- 1083-rev-7-21-17.html

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.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Other Applicant Information:
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their application materials via automatic email reply. In addition, qualified applicants will receive email notification at the conclusion of the recruitment process.
This is a full-time management position covered by the California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this plan, employees are subject to management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President of that campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, per HR 2004-12), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Retaliation against individuals for complaining about these proscribed conduct, opposing such conduct, or participating in an investigation or proceeding involving such conduct is prohibited by both executive orders.
Further, California State University, Fresno's statement of commitment to equal employment opportunity principles is also found in the various collective bargaining agreements.

General Information:
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to offer high-quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and in certain applied disciplines, at the doctoral level. The current student enrollment is approximately 24,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno promotes student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities in collaboration with community organizations, educational institutions, industry, business and government. The University was one of the first U.S. Colleges and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement Classification.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.