Classification: Administrator III
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,596 to $14,167* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Priority Screening Date: January 19, 2027
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled **CSUMB Internal Only Recruitment**
Employment with the California State University System
ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Interim Associate Dean is responsible for maintaining smooth, efficient, and effective college operations. The Interim Associate Dean provides leadership and oversight for: enrollment management, program quality, assessment, academic personnel, student success, facilities planning and management; safety, and university relations. The Interim Associate Dean assists with strategic planning and implementation of initiatives related to the Mission and Vision of the College and the University. The Interim Associate Dean helps ensure compliance with policies and procedures, researches issues, analyzes institutional data, prepares reports, makes recommendations for changes in policy or procedures, and handles confidential problems that arise in the college. The Interim Associate Dean serves in the Dean’s capacity in the absence of the Dean.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Supports the Dean in all aspects of college leadership:
- With the guidance of the Dean, assists with strategic planning and provides leadership for college-wide initiatives aligned with the College’s Mission and Vision
- In collaboration with the Dean, establishes and maintains a professional, positive, collegial, collaborative culture throughout the College
- With the guidance of the Dean, assists with the management of all College programs, operations, and facilities including interfacing with Campus Planning and Development on space and resource needs
- Serves as lead MPP for issues relating to administrative and technical support staff in the College’s departments, including oversight of probationary and annual evaluations, with guidance from the Dean.
- With the guidance of the Dean, assists with establishing and maintaining positive internal and external relations with diverse populations and constituencies, including: faculty, staff, students, community partners, alumni, donors, supporters, and external agencies
2. Enrollment management, budget and program quality:
- With the guidance of the Dean, leads ongoing data- and evidence-based enrollment management efforts in the College; works with staff to review, manage, and report on enrollment and related budget issues
- With the guidance of the Dean, leads review of curriculum proposals, curriculum changes, and new program development; sits on the College Curriculum Committee as ex-officio
- With the guidance of the Dean, leads program review, assessment, and accreditation efforts in the College, including maintenance of an effective assessment process and the coordination of Program Review; works with the Faculty Associate on Assessment to achieve these goals
3. Academic personnel:
- Facilitates the retention, tenure and promotion (RTP) process in the College, with the guidance of the Dean. Makes draft recommendations to the dean on RTP reviews
- Provides administrative oversight for department chairs in hiring and evaluating temporary faculty, with the guidance of the Dean.
- With the guidance of the Dean, serves as the first line of support for department chairs. Includes troubleshooting and facilitating resolution of conflict between college personnel
4. Student success:
- With the guidance of the Dean, oversees all aspects of student success in the College, including, but not limited to: advising; student issues; General Education progress; major and minor requirements; complaints; and grievances
- With the guidance of the Dean, assists with initiatives to facilitate student progress, career planning, retention, and graduation
- Supports the delivery of individual and organizational needs in the areas of diversity and inclusion, with the guidance of the Dean
5. University relations:
- Represents the dean on numerous committees and working groups as per current and future initiatives
- With the guidance of the Dean, serves as a liaison with other departments and units, including but not limited to: Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Advising Center, Admissions, Registrar, and Information Technology
- Effectively represents the College in university-wide and inter-divisional settings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the disciplines and programs represented in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CSUMB’s Vision to provide a just, equitable, and inclusive education. Demonstrates organizational awareness and communicates accurately and effectively about administrative policies, procedures, and business practices. Demonstrates attention to and knowledge of safety and risk issues, including those associated with facilities.
Leadership skills that help others to understand and commit to the vision and goals of the College and University. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills in written and verbal communication, including skills involving quantitative and qualitative analysis, and co-creative decision making. Skill in identifying needed resources and utilizing existing resources efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to: work effectively with faculty and staff; maintain confidentiality and interact well with diverse populations and different university constituencies, including faculty, staff, administrators, students, and alumni. Ability to: plan, direct, and administer policies and programs; interpret technical procedures, contracts, or regulations; work effectively in planning and executing facilities-related projects. Desire to work in a team-based, dynamic environment and ability to adapt to changing priorities. Displays commitment to excellence and the University and College mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Interim Associate Dean must be a tenured professor in a discipline within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and possess a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a discipline or area represented within the College.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Minimum of three (3) years administrative experience as department chair, program coordinator, faculty associate or similar position
- Rank of Full Professor
- Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and improvement
- Desire and ability to work independently and be self-directed in prioritization of tasks and initiatives
- Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs
- The ideal candidate will have skills, knowledge and leadership experience in the following areas that are aligned with CSUMB's core values and vision:
- Collaborative, ethical, effective, timely and solutions-oriented communication and decision making
- Outcomes-based education and assessment of student learning
- Service learning, reciprocal community partnering and/or field-based experiences in teaching and learning
- Promoting and fostering of global awareness throughout the College and the campus capacity to value an interdisciplinary approach
- Enhancing community relations and promoting the role of the College in the campus and externally
- Implementing innovative technologies in learning environments, and utilizing technology for improvement of teaching and learning
- Involvement in strategic planning and policy development, advocacy, and management skills.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
- 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.
- This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
- This position has been designated as a sensitive position with responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access; access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards).
- This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
- This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
- Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
- May require occasional evenings and /or weekend work.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To receive full consideration, applicants must complete and submit the required online application by the priority screening date listed on the Careers at CSUMB website. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the University’s discretion. All submitted materials become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
