Lead Program Specialist

Job Details

Lead Program Specialist

Job No: 558764
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full Time

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Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, Academic Programs, the Lead Program Success Specialist is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and administration of a broad variety of diverse educational programs offered through CPaCE. Strong administrative and communication skills are required for continual process improvement oversight, including the development and implementation and routine assessment of existing systems and operations with the goal of removing barriers to access for learners. The Lead Program Success Specialist will assess the educational needs of the campus with the goal of building degree and professional programs and pathways. Additionally, this role will act as one of the primary liaisons with campus partners to advance programs and initiatives that help meet enrollment objectives and support program and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior-most program developer under the Associate Dean, providing leadership and guidance to other program team members. Responsible for large, complex, and diversified program areas such as CPaCE's degree programs, as well as certificate and other pathway programs as assigned.
• Prepare preliminary information for proposed new programs including program summary, budget, goals, marketing plan, research conducted, suggested fees, analysis of projected need for the program and audience it will serve, and a timeline for completion for review by Program Associate Dean.
• Collaborate with campus partners on strategic initiatives and best practices to ensure alignment with academic and institutional goals.
• Support the Senior Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management in the creation and operation of data dashboards to help track enrollment #'s, revenue and other key figures to capture college outcomes and measurements.

Department CPaCE Academic Programs
Time Base 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted.
Classification Extended Ed Specialist II
Compensation Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6,320 - $7,200 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6,320 - $9,014 per month.

Benefits At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and highly organized professional with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to write effectively and persuasively. They can successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with diverse campus stakeholders, community partners, and high-level contacts both within and outside the CSU system.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning and three years of experience in planning classes and curriculum for higher or extended education programs including developing resources, budgets, marketing plans, and acting as a liaison with the community required.

Preferred:

• Five or more years of demonstrated experience in planning and managing complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders and demonstrated experience working with a wide range of stakeholders in a dynamic and evolving setting.
• Bachelor's degree, master's degree.
• Experience with revenue generating programs, budgeting, and proposal development.

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