Partnership Lead (AA/S EII) / Center for International Studies (REVISED)



Job Details

Partnership Lead (AA/S EII) / Center for International Studies (REVISED)
Employer

California State University, San Bernardino

Salary

$56,316.00 - $93,228.00 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-00088

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Ctr for International Studies

Opening Date

03/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Overview

Employment Status:  Full-time, probationary "exempt" position.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (during Summer term Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm), and as needed; considerable international travel is required.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.

First Review Deadline:  This position will remain open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, March 20, 2018.

Current employees will be given preferred consideration.

Other Information:

In support of the CSUSB Strategic Plan, the Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) leads the campus' globalization process by collaborating with university and off-campus partners to develop and promote activities, programs, and services that meet the international needs of our university, regional, national, and global communities.

Typical Activities

Under general supervision of CISP Director, the incumbent will perform the following job duties:

  • Provide administrative and program leadership in all aspects of partnership programs with China and other countries. Work is guided by the overall goals and objectives with full accountability for results and requires regular planning, development, independent determination of methods to meet programmatic or administrative goals, as well as independent determination  of  approaches to project  and priorities. 
  • Ensure timely program management and communicates independently with partnership university representatives, and organizations such as the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), and American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
  • Maintain program correspondence, document processing, recruitment timelines, and program assessment and improvement.
  • Independently evaluate, analyze, and take course of action on prospective partnerships and coordinates negotiations with universities and represents CSUSB in events, conferences, and seminars.
  • Utilize working relationships with extended networks of organization and university representatives to advance CSUSB's enrollment growth.
  • Ensure strong relationships with existing partners and for development of new university partners to support revenue growth per CSUSB strategic goals. 
  • Serve as the main CSUSB representative for China and provides expert advice to campus on China related opportunities.
  • Perform all other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training in a related field.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international education administration.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts verbally and in writing to culturally diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment and program development and implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in the development of policies and procedures related to issues that might not be covered by existing policies and procedures, as well as assessing, formulating, and evaluating the impact of recommended or implemented policies from a strategic and operational perspective.
  • Ability to apply appreciable ingenuity and innovation to conceive of new approaches and solutions to address complex problems and issues.
  • Experience with budgets, personnel management, and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:.
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with national level organizations.
  • Fluency, written and spoken, in Chinese (Mandarin).
  • Demonstrated experience in working with Chinese universities.
  • Experience in developing and designing programs for student populations.
  • Experience in international outreach and recruitment.
  • Working knowledge of culture, government, and education in countries outside the U.S.A.
  • Experience and expertise in risk management for both in-bound and out-bound students; with demonstrated experience with best practices in risk management.
  • Ability to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special programs.

Supplemental Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.  Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: http://hrd.csusb.edu/conflictInterest.html

This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage.  You may cover yourself and your eligible spouse or domestic partner and children.  You are eligible to enroll in coverage if you are appointed at least half-time and for more than six months.  If you enroll on a timely basis, coverage begins on the first of the month after your date of hire.  You also may enroll during any annual open enrollment period.
HEALTH CARE
Medical Benefits - You have a choice of several Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), depending on location, or Preferred Plan Provider (PPO) insurance plans through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)).  You and the CSU share the cost of coverage, with the CSU paying the greater portion of the monthly premium.  You may pay your portion of the cost on a pre-tax basis through the Tax Advantage Premium Plan (TAPP).

Dental Benefits – You may choose between two dental plans:  a traditional indemnity (fee-for-service) plan allowing you to see almost any dental provider, or a "dental HMO" plan offering a network of dentists from which to choose.  Currently, the CSU pays the full dental premium for you and your eligible dependents.

Vision Benefits – Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, and glasses or contact lenses every other year.  Currently, the CSU pays the full vision premium for you and your eligible dependents.

Cobra Benefits – If you lose your eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits under specified circumstances (for example, you leave employment with the CSU), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (OBRA) allows you to continue to receive health care coverage at your expense.  You and your dependents can receive COBRA benefits for up to 18, 29 or 36 months, depending on the circumstances.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLANS

FlexCash – If you waive the CSU medical and/or dental coverage because you have other non-CSU coverage, you can receive additional cash in your paycheck each month.  You will be taxed on this additional income.  Currently, you can receive $128 FlexCash per month if you waive medical coverage and $12 FlexCash per month if you waive dental coverage.

SURVIVOR PROTECTION BENEFITS

Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – The CSU provides you with $10,000 of basic term life insurance coverage and $10,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage.  The CSU pays the full cost of this coverage.  Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire.

ADDITIONAL CSU BENEFITS

CSU Fee Waiver Program – If you are a full-time employee, you are eligible each term to waive certain fees at a CSU campus for a maximum of two courses or six units, whichever is greater.  You may transfer your fee waiver benefit to your spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child (up to age 25); however, not all of the fees may be waived or reduced for your dependents.

RETIREMENT PLANS

CalPERS Retirement Plan – The California Public Employees Retirement System is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation.  Full-time employees appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least half-time and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS Retirement Plan. 

Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of three retirement formulas.  Each formula determines the employee contribution rate, and the benefit factor and final compensation period used to calculate retirement allowance.
 
Retirement Plans
 

 

Employee Contribution

5% of monthly pay in excess of $5135% of monthly pay in excess of $5136% of monthly pay
 
Pre-Tax Savings Plans – As a CSU employee, you have three voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit.  They are:

  • The CSU 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) Plan
  • The Savings Plus 401(k) Thrift Plan
  • The Savings Plus 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
You may participate in any or all of the plans.  Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. 
TIME-OFF BENEFITS - (Paid Leave)

Holidays – The CSU offers employees 14 paid holidays each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and one you may take any time during the year.

Vacation – Depending upon your years of service, you earn vacation monthly as follows:  5/6 day up to three years; 1 1/4 days up to six years; 1 5/12 days up to 10 years; 1 7/12 days up to 15 years; 1 3/4 days up to 20 years; 1 11/12 days up to 25 years; and two days per month thereafter.  If you have less than 10 years of service with the CSU, you can accrue up to a maximum of 272 hours (34 days); if you have more than 10 years, the maximum is 384 hours (48 days).  Part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Sick Leave – For each month of continuous service, you accumulate eight hours of credit for sick leave with pay.  Part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave – You are eligible for up to 30 workdays per calendar year starting within sixty (60) days of the arrival of your new child, due to birth, adoption, or foster care assignment. 

01
Are you a current CSU San Bernardino employee?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is your current classification title at CSU San Bernardino? (This should be your classification rather than your working title.) If you are not affiliated with CSU San Bernardino, please write in Not Applicable.
03
Do you possess the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university degree?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess fluency, written and spoken, in Chinese (mandarin)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess the equivalent to three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international education?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Describe your demonstrated experience working with national level organizations and Chinese universities.
07
Please explain how your experience matches the requirements of this position; be specific and provide dates.

* Required Question

Employer
California State University, San Bernardino
Address
5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino, California, 92407
Phone
(909) 537-5138
Website
http://www.csusb.edu

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