Manager, Programs; USU

The University Student Union, as the heart of campus, uplifts and empowers students to achieve educational, personal and professional goals by providing leadership development, meaningful employment, and innovative programs, services and facilities. We promote equity, inclusion and well-being, while encouraging social justice advocacy to help Matadors feel heard, respected and connected to CSUN. Our facilities include a University Student Union and a 138,000 square foot Student Recreation Center (SRC).

The SRC is a facility for exercise and leisure activity that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year.

The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor’s degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university.

The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director, Programs & Inclusion, the Programs Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of University Student Union (USU) programs, and events. The Manager is responsible for cultivating collaborative partnerships with campus departments, student organizations and external stakeholders and creating co-curricular initiatives that enhance CSUN students’ sense of belonging through meaningful engagement.

The position also serves as a liaison to student organizations and University departments on program development and campus-wide programming initiatives. The position supervises two (2) Program Supervisors and indirectly supervises part-time student employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of USU programs including Matador Nights, Carnival, USU Night Market, lectures, recurring programs, and signature events;
• Train, and supervise the work of two (2) full-time Programs Supervisors; monitor and coach performance; generate and administer performance reviews; administer disciplinary action as required; and indirectly supervise the work of part-time student assistant employees;
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Programs department annual operating budget; oversee grant expenditures; monitor AMEX account and generate financial reports;
• Oversee and execute contracts, including the Independent Contractor Request process;
• Provide interpretation of policies and procedures related to programming, serve as departmental risk manager;
• Collaborate with internal departments, including:
  Diversity & Inclusion, Pride Center, Veterans Resource Center, DREAM Center, Student Recreation Center and Oasis Wellness Center to provide consultation on programs for campus community;
• Serve as a program consultant for USU departments, student organizations and external stakeholders;
• Consult, collaborate, and engage with campus departments and student organizations on program development and campus-wide initiatives;
• Review policies, practices and organizational structures and propose changes or revisions as appropriate;
• Prepare program assessments and evaluations and identify patterns and trends to forecast future programs and events;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Equivalent to three years of full-time professional experience in a job-related field preferably in higher education with an emphasis in student unions, student activities, residence life, or student development including implementation of programs and supervision of student employees and/or volunteers.

Special Requirements:

A valid…