Director, Academic Workplace Relations
At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative
community!
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone
understands that they belong to a community that is vital in
advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all
stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our
students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for
celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an
employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize
your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and
enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader
you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our
leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership
Principles
https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles.
If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Faculty
Affairs, the Director of Academic Workplace Relations position
serves as a central resource for faculty conduct matters, providing
guidance, case coordination, training, policy implementation, and
collaborative support. The incumbent works closely with university
partners to address concerns, encourage positive workplace
interactions, and promote accountability, fairness, and
professional conduct.
- Under the supervision of Faculty Affairs leadership, serve as
the primary administrator responsible for addressing
faculty-related conduct concerns, including academic Employee
Relations (ER), Other Conduct of Concern (OCC) and unprofessional
behavior not reaching the level of policy violation.
Oversee the intake, acknowledgment, and assessment process for
reported faculty-related unprofessional behavior, Employee
Relations (ER), and Other Conduct of Concern (OCC) cases.
Ensure fair, prompt, and neutral resolution processes,
balancing supportive services with institutional
accountability.
Develop and execute, in coordination with Faculty Affairs
leadership, faculty-facing training on professional conduct,
academic Employee Relations (ER) and Other Conduct of Concern (OCC)
expectations, conflict resolution, and effective performance
management.
Track, monitor, and analyze trends in faculty conduct concerns,
reporting data to university leadership and systemwide HR in
coordination with Faculty Affairs leadership.
As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that
is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and
priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment,
promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team.
Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment
by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the
university. Participates in developing initiatives that further
support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic
mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent
builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental
goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college
or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
- Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible
professional/administrative experience; with two of the five years
in a supervisory role. Two of the five years of leadership
experience in employee relations, including resolving/processing
complaints, conducting workplace investigations, conflict
prevention and resolution, advocacy, mediation, or comparable work
experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources Management,
Organizational Planning/Policy, Legal Studies, or a closely related
field, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited
institution.
- Training and experience with multiple mediation methods.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, access,
and inclusion in all aspects of academic and administrative
leadership
- Experience in a collective bargaining environment in a
university setting
- Knowledge of CSU/California policies, procedures, and
regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO),
Academic Employee Relations (ER), and Other Conduct of Concern
(OCC).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities &
Leadership
- Ability to manage complex faculty conduct concerns,
investigations, and conflict resolution processes with fairness and
consistency.
- Skilled in facilitating productive conversations, coaching,
restorative practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including
report writing, stakeholder consultation, and sensitive
correspondence.
- Strong knowledge of employment regulations, collective
bargaining agreements, higher education policies, and compliance
frameworks.
- Ability to build trust and work effectively with faculty,
administrators, Human Resources, Equity and Compliance, unions, and
shared governance groups.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training and
professional development; experience with mediations and conflict
resolution in the workplace; understanding of the intersection of
free speech and academic freedom; ability to maintain appropriate
confidentiality; ability to collaborate and effectively communicate
within and across work units.
- Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and
vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and
collegial work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through
courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
- Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative,
service-oriented and communicative approach.
- Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition,
and accountability to further operational goals.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.
The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $115,000 - $120,000 per year,
dependent upon qualifications and experience.
- The individual hired for this role will physically work
on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
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 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 '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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management
positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized
to work for any employer in the United States.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
- 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
- Applications received through September 1,
2026 will be considered in the initial review and review
of applications will continue until position is filled.
- 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 Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender,
Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender
Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition,
Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity
(including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed,
Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual
Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination
policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with
disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at
818-677-2101.
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