Programs Specialist, CEPD

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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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• 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.

• 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.

• Applications received through October 30, 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.  
• 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. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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