Senior Strategist, STEAM Programs and Partnerships

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties This role advances educational equity and innovation, leverages technology to expand access, and cultivates strategic collaborations with educational, community, industry, philanthropic and governmental partners to activate talent and build a more inclusive workforce. The incumbent administers a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio and serves as a key technical advisor for funder and community accountability. Serves as the departmental lead of compliance coordination of all STEAM programming involving minors and youth participants conducted on campus, off-site, and through virtual platforms. Provides functional leadership and administrative coordination of CSUN campus-based, regional, and statewide STEAM innovation ecosystem. Develops and administers grant programs to advance EIH STEAM programming, establishing program parameters, eligibility criteria, evaluation standards, and funding strategy. Supports inclusive practices in onboarding, training, and providing lead work direction to professional staff and student employees. Leads the strategic planning and design of regional, statewide, and national convenings to establish and advance CSUN’s position as a national model of HSI excellence. Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/5iy0kxmegkd3rg32tzyimtz2w7hi3162 Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field. Equivalent to six (6) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience in a highly specialized technical/professional area. Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience. Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree in Education, a STEAM discipline, Public Policy and Administration, or a related field. Bilingual in Spanish. A record of at least four (4) years of progressive and successful experience in P–20 education administration, public sector leadership, and/or non-profit management. Experience designing national, statewide, regional, or campuswide programs for historically underserved and underrepresented students and communities. Experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with multiple educational, public, governmental, and community organizations. Track record of successfully managing large-scale complex projects with institution-wide, regional, statewide, or national impact and strategic activities around a shared vision for success. Outstanding written and verbal skills and the ability to convey complex data, information, and concepts in accessible terms for a range of audiences. Demonstrated experience leading and integrating educational equity, access, and STEM initiatives. A high level of energy, focus, and the capacity to effectively partner with a broad range of constituents. Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing team and the willingness to serve as a motivator and mentor to staff while achieving goals. Experience establishing and managing formal partnership agreements (MOUs/MOAs) with K–12 districts and community-based organizations. Demonstrated experience overseeing programs involving minors or youth participants, including knowledge of compliance requirements, risk management, and youth protection policies. Experience working with higher education institutions on programming with faculty and students from historically underrepresented groups in STEAM. Professional experience in grant (or project) administration, grant development, and/or project management including evaluation oversight. Professional experience advancing institutional or organizational transformation initiatives and equity-centered student success initiatives. Experience developing and managing MOUs, negotiating partnership agreements, and cooperative working relationships with P–20 educational, industry, community, and governmental organizations. Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and student employees, including those working in youth-facing roles. A strong record of commitment to and cultivation of equity, inclusion, and student success and deep appreciation for the richly diverse student population that CSUN (and HSIs) serve. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of barriers that limit participation for first-generation and underrepresented students in higher education and STEM/STEAM pathways. Outstanding facilitation and interpersonal communication skills including diplomacy, inclusion, listening, and consensus building to inform the decision-making process. Knowledge of analytical tools to track and quantify equity outcomes. Knowledge of CSU and CSUN policies governing programs with minors, including Executive Orders related to youth protection and campus safety. Advanced knowledge of compliance and risk management related to youth programs. Expertise in strategic planning and collaborative program design. Ability to manage complex grant programs and ensure accurate impact reporting. Demonstrated leadership skills in directing professional and student teams. Exceptional interpersonal and facilitation skills for building consensus and collaboration. Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data and regulatory requirements. 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: Code 1038 / AA/S / Grade 4 The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $8421 – $ 9115 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $6382 - $9297 per month. HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends. This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined. The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information Applications received through June 22, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan). A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. 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