California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/7/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10723 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-5ec0aa557302b84ea2cd46b8dfa25fe4
Full Time
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: The Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller is a senior-level management position within the Administration and Finance Division that reports to the Vice President for Finance. The AVP oversees and reports on the university's annual financial operations whose totals are approximately $115 million and whose net assets are approximately $310 million. He/she/they also directly manages a department budget of $1.2 million and a current staff of 16 people. The incumbent is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of all university financial records and systems. The incumbent also directs, coordinates, and provides strategic oversight and strong administrative leadership of the university's general accounting, financial operations, analysis and reporting, grant and endowment accounting, tax reporting, bond compliance, student financial services, financial systems management, and external audits. Additionally, the AVP for Finance/Controller interfaces with the Board of Regents' committees for finance, audit, and investment. Representative Duties: Treasury and Investments Manage and maintain relationships with service providers, such as commercial banks, endowment advisors, and independent auditors to maximize value. Ensure endowments are administered in accordance with donor restrictions, industry accounting standards and UPMIFA, and that the spending policies approved by the Board of Regents are appropriately enforced. Make stock and asset trades as directed by the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents. Oversee the accurate maintenance of banking and investment records, ensuring accounts are reconciled monthly and all transactions are properly accounted for in a timely fashion. Manage timely and accurate tax-exempt bond accounting and bond project reporting while ensuring overall compliance with reporting standards as required by outside entities. Monitor the university operating short-term investments, endowment investments, and bond reserve fund investments and offer proposed interventions as necessary. Manage and make accessible to the president the university’s cash flow position. Financial Reporting Manage the general ledger closing and the monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy Analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare accounting statements, summary conclusions and recommendations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor the university’s financial records to ensure precision and integrity of all data. Assist the Vice President for Finance in developing presentation materials, reports, and financial analysis and modeling for various meetings. This includes meetings with the Cabinet, Board of Regents, Deans Council, Budget Committee, rating agencies and other internal and external entities. Assist in the staffing of Board of Regents’ committees for Audit, Investment, and Finance & Administration. Forecasting and Analysis Create and manage the budget for the Business Office. Generate reports that analyze university spending and related trends. This includes but is not limited to forecasting and preparing cost studies for management and the Board of Regents through the use of relevant and strategic dashboards. Prepare pro-forma financial plans for new programs, new construction projects, etc. that are under consideration. This includes a projected impact on financial statements and financial ratios. Provide oversight of financing for capital/equipment, technology and long and short-term facilities planning. Work closely with university management to identify and analyze various financial and budgetary issues, strategic and financial planning efforts. Work collaboratively with key functional areas of the university including human resources, registrar, admissions, international programs, facilities, information technology, and academic affairs to ensure seamless business operations. Support the Vice President for Finance and/or Executive Director of Budget and Financial Planning as needed with additional financial and accounting duties. Audit and Regulatory Filings Prepare, in coordination with university’s independent auditors, the annual review of financial statements and information for audits (financial statements, federal awards, retirement plan, and KCLU radio station). Prepare regulatory reporting and tax returns. This includes all federal, state and private higher education fiscal reporting requirements and surveys for benchmarking. Ensure that the Conflict of Interest process is completed annually Conducts ongoing research, monitors, interprets, and implements generally accepted accounting principles, tax rules, grant requirements, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Systems and Internal Controls Support and guide the Business Office to further streamline business processes, optimize the use of technology and oversee technology upgrades, implement digital tools, ensure compliance with security policies and maintain useful departmental webpages. Lead in the development and/or improvement of the Enterprise accounting system, controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with the others to coordinate and assist with any system upgrades to existing systems and/or new system implementations and provide training for staff. Develop, communicate, monitor, and validate adherence to business policies, procedures, and internal controls based on industry best practices and risk mitigation. Design and maintain contemporary and innovative systems that are robust and aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. Review, on a biannual basis, and partnership with General Counsel when necessary, all Business Office polices. Supervision and Development Ensure superb customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the overall department while ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Build a cohesive team that embraces the university’s mission, adapts quickly to change, and promotes innovation. Provide professional development and training opportunities for staff that help the team succeed as a whole. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in regulatory changes, higher education finance, budgeting, and in other related areas. Participate, as resources allow, in national and regional professional organization leadership to improve visibility of the university. Recruit, supervise, develop, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Motivate staff and develop an effective high-functioning team to achieve peak productivity and performance. Encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, and employees. Campus Involvement Model a leadership style that supports observance of the highest ethical standards of conduct and works with university campus units to implement processes and procedures to ensure university-wide compliance. Develop strong working relationships with units across the university to establish methods to continuously improve efficiency and quality of services and to reduce vulnerability to fraud, abuse and waste. Interface and build relationships with colleagues across the university to address the information and financial data needs that allow them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic, and operational goals. Support the University’s mission of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Participate in campus-wide contingency and business continuity planning. Develop and maintains Business Office emergency continuity plan. Supports the Emergency Operations Committee. Other Duties Oversee grant accounting and reporting. Provide assistance, as required, when the university is applying for federal and private grants. Monitor the university’s purchasing functions, including updating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures, and providing appropriate forms (i.e. purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for payment, and travel reimbursement). Complete and/or oversee special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of: Financial and accounting practices and reporting, including chart of accounts design, asset management, general ledger, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables, purchasing and expense management. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB and FASB standards, Fund Accounting Principles, and Internal control standards Current and emerging trends in financial technologies and analytical tools, and issues Contemporary issues and regulations impacting higher education and non-profit entities Financial enterprise application systems, such as Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems. Business continuity practices Applicable federal and state laws and regulations that impact all facets of university policies and procedures. California labor relations and employment practices. Cal Lutheran’s mission and purpose as a comprehensive university within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ability To: Prepare, gather, review, evaluate, and analyze complex financial and statistical data and prepare reports, summary conclusions, and recommendations for University leaders Effectively interact and collaborate with and present to diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, tact, customer service, and patience. 1) As part of this expectation, develop and deliver professional level oral and written presentations that are clear and accessible to diverse audiences, most of whom are unfamiliar with accounting terminology and standards. 2) It also includes formulating succinct oral and written messages around complex topics and financial models and high-level reports that are public. Demonstrate successful administrative experience, preferably in a higher education setting Plan, organize, lead and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meet schedules and due dates, and adjust plans due to changing circumstances Initiate, respond to, and manage change and perform well with a certain level of ambiguity Effectively advise and collaborate with senior management on financial issues Hire, train, mentor, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Provide regular feedback, coaching and recognition for excellence in performance creating dynamic, mentoring environment. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct with ability to maintain a high level of confidences, confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and navigate sensitive issues. Exercise independent judgment and utilize diplomacy in handling sensitive matters. Research, interpret, and implement generally accepted accounting principles, and other regulatory and compliance requirement. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications, computerized accounting systems, endowment accounting software. Help the university reinforce its commitment for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration (with a major in accounting or finance) plus a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA (with emphasis in Finance) OR A combination of education and work experience; and ten (10) years of related progressive responsibility with administrative and supervisory professional experience in the field of financial accounting, audit, and finance with at least five (5) years of management level experience. Experience must include direct use of computerized accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, payroll and receivable systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education industry. Licenses and Other Requirements: CPA or CMA or MBA Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Full time 40+ hours per week position in a dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines; professional commitment; occasional evening and weekend work; some travel. Posting Number: Staff002472022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/17/2023 Close Date: 6/7/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10723 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-5ec0aa557302b84ea2cd46b8dfa25fe4
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Groundskeeper I Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1.0 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor the position will perform landscape maintenance and installation duties on campus grounds including athletic fields. The Groundskeeper assists in installing, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems. Representative Duties: Performs general ground maintenance duties in picking up paper and trash in ground areas; clean and remove weeds from flowerbeds, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. E Plants, cultivates, fertilize, prunes or mows lawns, trees and shrubs. E Waters lawns, plants, flowerbeds and fields; hoe weeds and rake as necessary. E Transplants plants and flowers. E Operates and maintains equipment such as tractor, riding and push mowers, trimmers, chain saws and other large grounds maintenance equipment; drives truck to conduct work; operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment. E Prepares, maintains and lines athletic fields; prepare athletic courts for scheduled programs. E Assists with special projects including irrigation installation, concrete work and other related projects. E Perform related duties as assigned E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Methods, tools, materials, equipment and practices utilized in landscape maintenance and installation Mowing, edging, hoeing and other basic grounds maintenance procedures. Landscape practices and operations Irrigation system maintenance and repair Ability To: Cultivate, fertilize, water and planted areas properly Learn methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in grounds keeping Make independent judgments within the framework of good landscaping and landscape maintenance practices Treat plant diseases and problems Participate in maintenance of grounds areas Operate and maintain hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edger’s, trimmers and other ground maintenance equipment Meet schedules and time lines Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Communicate in English. Adhere to safe work rules, behavior and protocol. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience and training in grounds keeping, landscaping, irrigation, and field maintenance. Preferred Qualifications: None Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Outdoor work environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; dust dirt and pollen; fumes and noise from vehicle and equipment operation; working with or around machinery with moving parts. Posting Number: Staff002462022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/16/2023 Close Date: 5/31/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10722 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-7cee331172aef64aabfd01f84e3244e7
Full Time
Groundskeeper I Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1.0 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor the position will perform landscape maintenance and installation duties on campus grounds including athletic fields. The Groundskeeper assists in installing, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems. Representative Duties: Performs general ground maintenance duties in picking up paper and trash in ground areas; clean and remove weeds from flowerbeds, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. E Plants, cultivates, fertilize, prunes or mows lawns, trees and shrubs. E Waters lawns, plants, flowerbeds and fields; hoe weeds and rake as necessary. E Transplants plants and flowers. E Operates and maintains equipment such as tractor, riding and push mowers, trimmers, chain saws and other large grounds maintenance equipment; drives truck to conduct work; operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment. E Prepares, maintains and lines athletic fields; prepare athletic courts for scheduled programs. E Assists with special projects including irrigation installation, concrete work and other related projects. E Perform related duties as assigned E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Methods, tools, materials, equipment and practices utilized in landscape maintenance and installation Mowing, edging, hoeing and other basic grounds maintenance procedures. Landscape practices and operations Irrigation system maintenance and repair Ability To: Cultivate, fertilize, water and planted areas properly Learn methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in grounds keeping Make independent judgments within the framework of good landscaping and landscape maintenance practices Treat plant diseases and problems Participate in maintenance of grounds areas Operate and maintain hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edger’s, trimmers and other ground maintenance equipment Meet schedules and time lines Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Communicate in English. Adhere to safe work rules, behavior and protocol. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience and training in grounds keeping, landscaping, irrigation, and field maintenance. Preferred Qualifications: None Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Outdoor work environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; dust dirt and pollen; fumes and noise from vehicle and equipment operation; working with or around machinery with moving parts. Posting Number: Staff002462022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/16/2023 Close Date: 5/31/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10722 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-7cee331172aef64aabfd01f84e3244e7
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR, USA
Associate Director of Human Resources, CBSO
Job no: 532220
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Human Resources
Department: Central Business Services Office, Office of the Provost Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Commensurate with experience Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
August 7, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following with your online application:
• A resume that outlines your educational and professional work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
• The names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements to request additional information for the next stage of review.
To receive a copy of the full position description, please send an email to mailto:cbrady@uoregon.edu. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon is implementing a shared services model for human resources across many areas of our campus. This is an exciting time to join the HR community at the University of Oregon as we innovate, develop new processes, and implement HR best practices.
The Central Business Service Offices (CBSO), a shared service office, provides specific services in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracting, Travel, and Accounts Payable for several organizations on campus including:
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health Clark Honors College College of Design College of Education School of Journalism & Communication.
The mission of the shared services group is to provide consistency through centralized services, offering our expertise in processing a wide variety of financial and human resources transactions and functions including acting as a liaison to the Business Affairs Office, Purchasing and Contracting Services, University Human Resources, and Payroll Administration. The units supported by the CBSO constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 1,000 employees and more than $100 million in budgeted operations as well as many other funds types including but not limited to sponsored, gift, and foundation funds, development and outreach, and designated operations funds. The CBSO also works with a breadth of employee category types including at least 3 different unions, student employees, and officers of administration.
The team within the CBSO is committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with our customers to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.
Position Summary
Do your professional goals align with providing individualized human resource services that focus on helping others succeed and reach their full potential? If so, the Central Business Services Office (CBSO) is seeking an Associate Director of Human Resources (ADHR) to provide leadership and support to our faculty and staff through the provision of a variety of HR services, and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
The Associate Director of Human Resources, CBSO will join the newly formed HR shared services team within the CBSO and will provide HR leadership to the CBSO HR staff including directors, managers, classified personnel, and the breadth of HR across each of the 5 supported units. The ADHR is one of two Associate Directors focused on supporting over 1,000 employees (faculty, staff, student, and graduate employees).
The ADHR will lead a team to learn the unique needs of your customers and develop policies, practices, and workflows to meet those needs while working closely with school, college, and university (University HR) leadership to implement consistent HR best practices across the CBSO portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director of the CBSO, and as a member of the CBSO leadership team, you will participate in strategic planning, including recruiting and hiring, employee engagement, workforce planning, helping shape the experience of administrators, faculty, staff, and students throughout the employee life cycle.
As the leader of Human Resources in the CBSO, you will work closely with university leaders, administrators, supervisors, search chairs, and hiring managers, providing strategic consultation and excellent customer service to help them meet their HR goals. Using knowledge and creativity, you will help guide our customers to solutions that align with UO (University of Oregon) policies and practices. You will keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends, concerns, and best practices, sharing your assessments with leadership, and adjusting priorities and strategic approaches accordingly.
You will lead recruitment efforts by writing engaging position descriptions and job advertisements while incorporating strategies to build robust and diverse pools of applicants. You will coach and train supervisors and leadership on best practices for running searches, including proactively removing roadblocks for applicants and building diverse and inclusive active recruitment strategies. Your team will be the first point of contact for new employees as you onboard them to their units and the university. You will build out and refine onboarding processes that set up new employees for success and begin the process of retaining them.
You will work with division leaders and University HR on employee engagement strategies, performance evaluation, and professional development, supervisor training and coaching, and employee and labor relations (ELR) needs. Your team will also manage the employee exit process including exit interviews and surveys, collecting data, identifying trends, and proposing initiatives to better engage, develop, and retain our faculty and staff.
While there is room for innovation and creativity in this role, there is also an expectation of an elevated level of support. This position will be a part of a team of HR professionals across campus and will work closely with University Human Resources professionals who can provide guidance, consultation, subject-matter expertise, and a sounding board for innovative ideas.
Minimum Requirements
• Five years of progressively responsible human resources experience and a bachelor's degree; or seven years of progressively responsible HR experience*.
• Three years' experience supervising at least one regular, permanent employee including performance management; OR five years' combined experience performing lead work and supervising students/interns/part-time/temporary staff.
*HR experience is subject matter expertise in one or more of the functional areas of HR, such as recruitment and hiring; classification and compensation; employee and labor relations; or employee training, development, and retention.
Professional Competencies
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, from executives to front-line staff and other individual contributors.
• Ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through one's own actions and by influencing the actions of others.
• Understanding of the needs and experiences of job seekers and employees with diverse/marginalized identities, and commitment to advancing inclusion efforts in recruitment and retention.
• Knowledge of effective strategies to build robust and diverse pools of applicants and run an inclusive search process, create an inclusive work environment, and improve equity in processes and policy.
• Ability to manage complex HR matters, including employee and labor relations issues, with sensitivity, respect, compliance awareness, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of effective supervisory practices and techniques, employee and employer relationships, and management principles and the ability to advise supervisors on these matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and situations appropriately.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, make appropriate decisions, escalate matters when necessary, and provide proactive, effective change management.
Preferred Qualifications
• HR experience in a higher education setting or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience understanding and applying provisions of collective bargaining agreements to personnel situations and working with various employee groups including administrative, faculty, and student employees.
• Experience with position description development, performance management, recruitment, classification, compensation, and EEO/affirmative action.
• Experience leveraging a wide array of technologies, such as tools for applicant tracking, productivity, and communication.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4410781
Full Time
Associate Director of Human Resources, CBSO
Job no: 532220
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Human Resources
Department: Central Business Services Office, Office of the Provost Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Commensurate with experience Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
August 7, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following with your online application:
• A resume that outlines your educational and professional work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
• The names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements to request additional information for the next stage of review.
To receive a copy of the full position description, please send an email to mailto:cbrady@uoregon.edu. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon is implementing a shared services model for human resources across many areas of our campus. This is an exciting time to join the HR community at the University of Oregon as we innovate, develop new processes, and implement HR best practices.
The Central Business Service Offices (CBSO), a shared service office, provides specific services in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracting, Travel, and Accounts Payable for several organizations on campus including:
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health Clark Honors College College of Design College of Education School of Journalism & Communication.
The mission of the shared services group is to provide consistency through centralized services, offering our expertise in processing a wide variety of financial and human resources transactions and functions including acting as a liaison to the Business Affairs Office, Purchasing and Contracting Services, University Human Resources, and Payroll Administration. The units supported by the CBSO constitute a large business enterprise consisting of more than 1,000 employees and more than $100 million in budgeted operations as well as many other funds types including but not limited to sponsored, gift, and foundation funds, development and outreach, and designated operations funds. The CBSO also works with a breadth of employee category types including at least 3 different unions, student employees, and officers of administration.
The team within the CBSO is committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with our customers to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.
Position Summary
Do your professional goals align with providing individualized human resource services that focus on helping others succeed and reach their full potential? If so, the Central Business Services Office (CBSO) is seeking an Associate Director of Human Resources (ADHR) to provide leadership and support to our faculty and staff through the provision of a variety of HR services, and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
The Associate Director of Human Resources, CBSO will join the newly formed HR shared services team within the CBSO and will provide HR leadership to the CBSO HR staff including directors, managers, classified personnel, and the breadth of HR across each of the 5 supported units. The ADHR is one of two Associate Directors focused on supporting over 1,000 employees (faculty, staff, student, and graduate employees).
The ADHR will lead a team to learn the unique needs of your customers and develop policies, practices, and workflows to meet those needs while working closely with school, college, and university (University HR) leadership to implement consistent HR best practices across the CBSO portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director of the CBSO, and as a member of the CBSO leadership team, you will participate in strategic planning, including recruiting and hiring, employee engagement, workforce planning, helping shape the experience of administrators, faculty, staff, and students throughout the employee life cycle.
As the leader of Human Resources in the CBSO, you will work closely with university leaders, administrators, supervisors, search chairs, and hiring managers, providing strategic consultation and excellent customer service to help them meet their HR goals. Using knowledge and creativity, you will help guide our customers to solutions that align with UO (University of Oregon) policies and practices. You will keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends, concerns, and best practices, sharing your assessments with leadership, and adjusting priorities and strategic approaches accordingly.
You will lead recruitment efforts by writing engaging position descriptions and job advertisements while incorporating strategies to build robust and diverse pools of applicants. You will coach and train supervisors and leadership on best practices for running searches, including proactively removing roadblocks for applicants and building diverse and inclusive active recruitment strategies. Your team will be the first point of contact for new employees as you onboard them to their units and the university. You will build out and refine onboarding processes that set up new employees for success and begin the process of retaining them.
You will work with division leaders and University HR on employee engagement strategies, performance evaluation, and professional development, supervisor training and coaching, and employee and labor relations (ELR) needs. Your team will also manage the employee exit process including exit interviews and surveys, collecting data, identifying trends, and proposing initiatives to better engage, develop, and retain our faculty and staff.
While there is room for innovation and creativity in this role, there is also an expectation of an elevated level of support. This position will be a part of a team of HR professionals across campus and will work closely with University Human Resources professionals who can provide guidance, consultation, subject-matter expertise, and a sounding board for innovative ideas.
Minimum Requirements
• Five years of progressively responsible human resources experience and a bachelor's degree; or seven years of progressively responsible HR experience*.
• Three years' experience supervising at least one regular, permanent employee including performance management; OR five years' combined experience performing lead work and supervising students/interns/part-time/temporary staff.
*HR experience is subject matter expertise in one or more of the functional areas of HR, such as recruitment and hiring; classification and compensation; employee and labor relations; or employee training, development, and retention.
Professional Competencies
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, from executives to front-line staff and other individual contributors.
• Ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through one's own actions and by influencing the actions of others.
• Understanding of the needs and experiences of job seekers and employees with diverse/marginalized identities, and commitment to advancing inclusion efforts in recruitment and retention.
• Knowledge of effective strategies to build robust and diverse pools of applicants and run an inclusive search process, create an inclusive work environment, and improve equity in processes and policy.
• Ability to manage complex HR matters, including employee and labor relations issues, with sensitivity, respect, compliance awareness, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of effective supervisory practices and techniques, employee and employer relationships, and management principles and the ability to advise supervisors on these matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and situations appropriately.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, make appropriate decisions, escalate matters when necessary, and provide proactive, effective change management.
Preferred Qualifications
• HR experience in a higher education setting or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience understanding and applying provisions of collective bargaining agreements to personnel situations and working with various employee groups including administrative, faculty, and student employees.
• Experience with position description development, performance management, recruitment, classification, compensation, and EEO/affirmative action.
• Experience leveraging a wide array of technologies, such as tools for applicant tracking, productivity, and communication.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4410781