Rank: Administrator I
Search Number: S25-005
Job Posted: September 24, 2025

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

The Administrative Faculty Trainee is a training/entry level position whose incumbents participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for appointment for a designated Administrative Faculty position assigned to a higher administrative rank.

This training/entry level position is to be used as a recruitment and development tool for Bachelor’s degree graduates.

Incumbents must successfully complete the required minimum training and development program which cannot exceed two (2) years pursuant to § 10.2.1 of the SUOAF-AFSCME collective bargaining unit agreement. Upon successful completion, incumbents shall be reclassified to the designated target class pursuant to § 10.5.1 of the SUOAF-AFSCME collective bargaining unit agreement.

Note: For appointment, a training and development plan identifying the target classification must be on file and approved by Human Resources prior to hire. Upon conclusion of the training period, proof of satisfactory completion in addition to satisfactory performance evaluations must be submitted by the Manager or Division Head and approved by Human Resources for reclassification.

The Administrative Faculty Trainee works under the immediate supervision of an employee of higher grade to whom on-the-job training, lead, or supervisory duties have been delegated. Incumbents of this class are not assigned lead or supervisory duties. Incumbents may provide basic direction or support to Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, Graduate Interns, and/or Cooperative Educational Interns.

Position Responsibilities

Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated Administrative Faculty target class.

Performs and/or learns a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period of the designated function.

Attends and participates in a variety of learning opportunities such as trainings, conferences, committees, and meetings.

Performs a variety of administrative functions to ensure operational goals and objectives are met as well as compliance with supervisory expectations, University and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures and State and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines.

May provide basic direction to Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, Graduate Interns, and/or Cooperative Educational Interns.

May collect, analyze and maintain data, databases and other record keeping; prepare and present reports.

May lead special projects.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in related area. Knowledge, skills, and abilities attributed to a formal educational program of study; Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of target classification; Demonstrated technical skills of target classification; Knowledge of and ability to apply Federal and State laws and regulations as well as University and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures; Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of target classification; Considerable ability to use appropriate equipment, computerized systems, platforms and software; Considerable interpersonal and presentation skills; Considerable oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to collect, analyze and prepare data; Considerable ability to prepare reports and other materials.

Incumbents typically perform their work indoors, on campus, and in-person; may be required to work evenings and weekends; may be required to work outdoors; may be required to lift equipment, educational, training or other materials; may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment and/or in the engagement in technical services.

Certifications and successful completion of training programs may be required prior to or during appointment.

Application

For full consideration, please submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Stanley Bernard at BernardS3@southernct.edu by October 24, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.