Application Deadline September 22, 2024 Full-Time Regular 201377 C24-048 Administrative Faculty Program Associate Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, Faculty Program Associate to join the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to provide support to our departments of Art and Design and Theatre. We are seeking applicants with knowledge and experience working and maintaining shops for Art and/or Theatre departments. Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we celebrate 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more. About CCSU's Art and Design Department In the Department of Art & Design, academic experiences are intended to broaden individual talent and artistic abilities, stimulate creative processes, develop skills needed to accomplish career objectives as professional artists, designers, and art educators. The department also oversees exhibitions at the Central Art Gallery and organizes a Saturday Art Workshop for K-12 students. About CCSU's Theatre Department The mission of the Central Theatre Department is to provide a stimulating educational environment that enhances students' understanding of self and others through the design, creation, and performance of live theatre. Through educational excellence, experiential learning, and modeling of the collaborative process, the Theatre Department equips students to make quality artistic contributions for audiences at large. The Theatre Department is proud to host three (3) main-stage theatrical productions and a spring musical every year. The department will be hosting the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 1 for the next several years. Position Profile The Administrative Faculty Program Associate will assist in maintaining organization and safety in the art and theatre shops. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in executing the outputs of each shop and their respective productions; ensuring safety measures are followed; May assist employees of a higher grade in the completion of routine assignments such as planning, coordinating, preparing and executing services, programs, and events and May assist employees of a higher grade in the completion of routine assignments such as planning, coordinating, preparing and executing services, programs, and events. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following: Education: Candidate must possess Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in related field. Experience and Training: Two (2) years of professional experience in the performance of entry level duties as assigned to designated unit and/or program. Note: Graduate Intern and/or Graduate Assistant experience in the area of study and/or practice of the designated unit and/or program shall be prorated as appropriate. Substitution Allowed: Successful completion of an approved Administrative Faculty Trainee program shall substitute for minimal qualifications. Certifications and successful completion of training programs may be required prior to or during appointment. Ideal Candidate Preference will be given to applicants with the following: * Shop and/or studio experience * Demonstrated experience to maintain inventories of consumable supplies and equipment. * Understanding of appropriate health and safety requirements. * Demonstrated experience to maintain Art and Design and Theatre shops to ensure organizational and maintenance needs. * Demonstrated experience to assist in the building of scenery for theatrical productions. * Demonstrated experience working in higher education. * OSHA 10 Safety Training To Apply To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents. Extended until September 22, 2024. * Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. * Current Résumé * Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Kate McGrath, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2829 or mcgrathkae@ccsu.edu. Compensation and Employee Benefits The Administrative Faculty Program Associate is compensated at the Administrator II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement. For more information, please visit SUOAF. The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.