Extended Education Specialist I - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Extended Education Specialist IJob no: 543389 Work type: Staff Location: Stanislaus - Turlock Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time temporary position available on or after November 11, 2024 in Continuing and Professional Education. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.Under general direction, the Extended Education Specialist I is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating educational offerings in assigned program areas. These offerings may include extension sessions, workshops, summer sessions, conferences, and other learning opportunities aimed at professional development, community engagement, and life-long learning. This position involves working closely with faculty, community partners, and campus departments to ensure the smooth operation and success of the educational programs.
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Oversee details of day-to-day program and course management and administration.
    • Plan course and program cycles and schedules with CaPE staff, campus partners, and external partners.
    • Create courses in PeopleSoft and schedule in 25Live; coordinate instructor contracts; admit, enroll, and register learners as applicable.
    • Collaborate with colleagues to review budgets, support enrollment management and learner life cycle management.
    • Communicate with partners regarding scheduling, enrollments, and posting of completion.
    • Communicate with external partners regarding registration, program completion, and payment.
    • Response to program inquiries; assist learners/partners with registration and payment.
    • Oversee details of day-to-day program and course management and administration.
    • Explore, research, and provide recommendations re new program development opportunities.
    • Collaborate with colleagues to develop budgets.
    • Familiarize new non-credit instructors with campus resources, policies, and procedures.
    • Prepare and analyze course/program budgets and financial reports to assure fiscal viability.
    • Analyze enrollment and make cancellation/continuation recommendations.
    • Conduct regular competitive analyses on pricing and course offerings.
    • Provide content for print material and web copy.
    • Provide recommendations for outreach and recruitment.
    • Interact regularly with prospective and enrolled learners, community partners, to assure customer satisfaction & quality service.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning.Experience: Equivalent to two years of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended, or adult education. Experience developing resources, budgets, and marketing plans for educational programs and in acting as a liaison with the community is desirable. Teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Experience in cross-cultural, multi-lingual, and/or international contexts.
    • 3-5 years of experience in planning, developing, and implementing educational programs, preferably in higher education, extended education, or professional development settings.
    • Experience with budget management, including developing and monitoring budgets for educational or training programs.
    • Proficiency in using technology for program administration, such as learning management systems (LMS), CRM software, or event management platforms.
    • Experience in marketing and promotion of educational programs, including writing promotional content and using social media or other digital marketing tools.
    • Experience working with adult learners, professional development programs, or continuing education initiatives.
    • Experience in negotiating contracts and agreements with faculty, instructors, and service providers.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Knowledge of the procedures and practices in educational program and curriculum planning.
    • Knowledge of resources of the campus and the surrounding community.
    • Knowledge of the processes required to plan and construct academic programs and course outlines.
    • Ability to determine needs for new or revised programs.
    • Ability to plan course hours and credit.
    • Ability to develop course outlines with instructors, locate instructors, and to assist them in understanding and completing contract arrangements.
    • Ability to develop budgets and analyze costs.
    • Ability to write promotional materials and to develop a variety of promotional techniques.
    • Ability to represent the CSU system to the community and develop working relationships.
    • Ability to manage logistics of providing classes.
    • Ability to maintain cost information and records.
  • Special Conditions
  • • Occasionally work a flexible schedule (after hours, evenings and or weekends) as needed.
    • Occasional travel to the Stockton campus and/or school/FabLab sites within the region may be required.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Valid California Driver's License
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $5,054 - $5,559 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $5,054 - $7,194 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 4) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resum. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the Apply Now button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 23, 2024. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU 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.
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & AreaCalifornia State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.Clery Act DisclosurePursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.Equal Employment OpportunityThe university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) ###-####. California Relay Service is available at (800) ###-#### voice and (800) ###-#### TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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