Asian Language Education Program Consortium Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

CSUF • Fullerton, CA

6d • $4,047 - $5,896 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education is home to more than 1200 credential and graduate students. The College of Education’s work focuses on closing the opportunity gap. The College’s impact is notable given the fact that we credential the largest number of teachers of any public institution in the state of California and have the largest Ed.D. program in the CSU system. We seek an exceptional individual to join the Secondary Education department as the Asian Language Education Program Consortium Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The Asian Language Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium supports opportunities for current and prospective K-12 teachers to obtain an Asian bilingual credential at CSU. The program is committed to supporting educational opportunities and successful career outcomes of credentialed teachers and teacher education candidates seeking Asian bilingual authorization, including, but not limited to: Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Hmong, Khmer, and Tagalog. By providing scholarships, the Asian Language Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium makes access to Asian bilingual authorization more accessible to current and future teachers, constructing a future that is respectful, inclusive, and promotes validity to Asian languages, the home language of many students in K-12 public education. Under the general direction of the CSUF Program Director for Asian Language Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium, the Administrative Support Coordinator I provides administrative functions and coordinates the operation, publicity and overall maintenance of the program. This individual plays a key role in providing administrative support to the program's faculty and students and is responsible for coordinating program activities, managing program databases, and communicating with partners and board members. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about Asian languages and culture, and who wants to contribute to the growth of our program. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent and four years of progressively responsible experience in general office, clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent.
• Thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology, systems, and software packages.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
• Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages, tracking financial data, and making simple projections.
• Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
• Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• A valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in education or a related field.
• One to two years of relevant experience in program coordination, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with database management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly learn and interpret policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Passion for teaching and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative functions and coordinates the operation, publicity and overall maintenance of the program.
• Providing administrative support to the program's faculty and students
• Coordinating program activities
• Managing program databases
• Communicating with partners and board members.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED