Associate Director of Academic Planning

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Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen Californias futureoffering competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

The Associate Director for Academic Planning provides advanced professional expertise coordination and analytical support for university-wide academic enrollment financial and space-planning initiatives. They will be working collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders the incumbent develops data-informed analyses recommendations and planning strategies that support institutional priorities resource stewardship and student success.

• University-Wide Academic Planning Initiatives - Coordinate complex academic planning initiatives with broad institutional impact ensuring alignment with university strategic priorities CSU system goals and emerging higher education trends. Facilitate executive-level planning discussions committees task forces and cross-functional working groups; develop frameworks recommendations and decision-support materials to advance institutional priorities.
• Institutional Performance Monitoring Analysis & Strategic Reporting - Develop implement and provide continuous improvement of institutional performance monitoring systems dashboards and reporting tools that support academic planning enrollment management resource allocation financial planning and strategic initiatives. Design maintain and refine the university Enrollment Model in collaboration with Institutional Research & Analytics Enrollment Services and the Enrollment Technical Committee to support enrollment forecasting and planning.
• Research Executive Reporting & Data Visualization - Lead and conduct research on emerging trends best practices and policy developments in higher education enrollment management academic affairs financial planning and resource allocation to inform institutional decision-making. Create and deliver high-impact presentations data visualizations and communication materials for executive meetings campus forums CSU system initiatives accreditation activities and external stakeholders.

Academic Resources and Strategic Planning

1.0 time-base 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt III

Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6382 (Step 1) - $7627 (Step 10) per month commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6382 (Step 1) - $9927 (Step 20) per month.

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.

To be eligible for full benefits employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type classification and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service) 14 paid holidays and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical dental and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b) 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs professional development opportunities and insurance options including life disability and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summaryfor details specific to their position. Additionally the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

This position is a strategic and highly analytical higher education professional with experience leading complex university-wide academic planning initiatives that support institutional priorities enrollment management resource allocation and long-term strategic goals. They possess the ability to coordinate cross-functional projects facilitate executive-level committees and working groups and develop data-informed recommendations that guide senior leadership decision-making. They are skilled in institutional research performance monitoring forecasting and strategic reporting they can interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data develop predictive models and communicate findings through compelling reports dashboards presentations and data visualizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment political acumen and discretion when managing sensitive information while effectively collaborating with campus leaders governance groups and external stakeholders. They stay informed of emerging higher education trends policies and best practices ensuring institutional planning efforts remain innovative compliant and aligned with university and CSU system objectives.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies procedures and guidelines including but not limited to safety civility information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the universitys commitment to a vision of excellence.

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and five years of related experience required.

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education training and professional experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. A masters degree in Higher Education Administration Public Administration Business Data Analytics or related field is strongly preferred.

2. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration institutional research academic planning enrollment management or related analytical field.

3. Demonstrated experience leading complex multi-stakeholder initiatives with broad organizational impact.

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Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity national origin or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior treating others with civility and respect and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

California State University Long Beach as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.