Description
Executive Director, Arboretum and OLLI
Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: Arboretum
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $10,834 – $13,750 per month
Appointment Type: At Will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton works to support the academic mission of CSUF with a world class living and historical collection and to provide learning opportunities for every stage of life, extending our resources into the local community and around the globe to foster an appreciation for plant conservation, botanical research and horticulture. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Executive Director, Arboretum and OLLI (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction for the 26-acre Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton (Arboretum) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), ensuring the continued success and sustainability as a botanical and educational resource for Cal State Fullerton and the surrounding community. This position is responsible for managing staff, overseeing educational and outreach programs, collaborating with the staff and community to grow the Arboretum’s collections, developing and executing fundraising and donor relations strategies, and managing and overseeing the garden’s self-support activities, including facility rentals. The Executive Director fosters partnerships with the university, community, and industry partners to enhance the arboretum’s role in research, education, and public engagement. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in biology, botany, environmental sciences, education, public administration, public garden management, or a related field is required. Eight years of management experience and a proven track record of success in managing a public garden or similar non-profit organization, managing and developing employees, and engaging in donor relations and fundraising. Expertise in project management, financial and budget management, analysis, fundraising, outreach and public relations, written and oral communication, and organizational development is essential. Also, be skilled in building partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field is preferred. At least three years of experience managing a university-based public garden or a similar non-profit organization, along with experience working in an academic institution.
Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial ‘Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests’ within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
Application Deadline: May 01, 2025 (9:00 PM)
Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/547704/executive-director-arboretum-and-olli
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