Programs Specialist, CEPD

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Programs Specialist, Career Education & Professional Development (CEPD) coordinates internship programs, facilitates student workshops, supports professional development initiatives, evaluates programs effectiveness, collaborates with campus partners, and maintains documentation to strengthen student engagement and career readiness.

• Plans and conducts all workshops and orientations regarding the intent, academic foundation, laws and regulations, processes, procedures, deadlines, and student and employer reporting requirements for a compliant experiential learning experience, and the award of academic credit by the faculty.
• Maintains meticulous documentation and actionable reporting.
• Evaluates and updates online tools for student engagement, program planning, measuring impact and reporting.
• Communicates and collaborates with other CSUN offices to improve student engagement.
• Assists with planning, execution, and assessment of events and student professional development programs, which can occur in the evening and on weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time program administration, customer service, higher education, counseling, or other industry related experience
• Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year for year basis.
• Experience working in a university setting is preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks; learn, identify, and independently interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures; review and resolve routine clerical problems while working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Comfortable working with a variety of career center tools/technologies, including Handshake, VMock, and uConnect.
• Thorough knowledge of office methods and basic physical and digital filing systems, procedures, and practices
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, an aptitude for numbers, accuracy, attention to detail, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.
• Exhibit a polish and professional demeanor in representing the Nazarian College brand.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: *1038 / AA/S / Grade 2*
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $5274 – $5597 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5274 - $7684 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.