"Director of Resource Management"

Job no: 534436

Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: San Diego

Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Resource Management is responsible for the day to day management of all Student Affairs and Campus Diversity (SACD) divisional resources including financial resources, human resources and facilities/space resources. They serve as the divisional liaison with SDSU HR and SDSURF HR, providing assistance and guidance to managers and their staff pertaining to all SACD personnel matters and processes. They are responsible for managing and balancing the annual budget for SACD. They conduct research and analysis required to ensure compliance with Federal, state, CSU system and/or campus policies, perform budget forecasting and prepare reports.

The Director of Resource Management Serves as the supervisor and mentor to the Resource Management team and has dotted line supervisory responsibility for departmental budget coordinators.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Department Summary

Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Resource Management is responsible for the prudent day to day management of divisional fiscal resources, human resources and facilities administration including but not limited to planning, analysis, forecasting and management of all divisional resources.  

Primary areas of budget responsibility include fiscal management of all revenue sources including state, revenue, enterprise, lottery, foundation and special funds. Primary human resource responsibilities including staff planning, tracking, analysis and forecasting, as well as monitoring and reconciliation of the monthly payroll and position management for the Division. Primary facilities management involves coordination of construction, renovation and/or relocation projects for the division or departments within the division. 

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”

For more information regarding the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, click here.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, economics, student services, public or business administration OR any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired
• Minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience or providing lead work direction for staff with financial transition responsibilities
• Experience with accounting and HR software, such as Oracle, Adaptive, PeopleSoft, etc.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration including organizational, personnel and fiscal management
• Experience working with Human Resources procedures in a collective bargaining environment
• Facilities, projects and/or renovation management
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating and performing work in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Extensive Leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
• Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
• An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
• California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent

Anticipated hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

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 January 8,2024. To receive full consideration, apply by January 7, 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 Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Dec 11, 2023 (4:00 PM) Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled