Director of Logistical Services

Job Description:

Director of Logistical Services

Description

Join Our Team as the Director of Logistical Services!

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team? Under the guidance of the Associate Vice President of Business Operations, the Director of Logistical Services will oversee the administration and management of Mail Services, Shipping & Receiving, and Material Management. This role is perfect for a proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage personnel, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure high standards of work. Provide guidance and support for professional growth.
• Inclusive Environment: Promote a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. Foster a diverse community where everyone feels valued.
• Collaboration: Work closely with faculty, staff, students, campus administrators, and service providers to enhance services and resolve issues. Maintain ongoing communication to understand and meet their needs.
• Service Coordination: Oversee and coordinate services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Assess needs, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve them.
• Resource Management: Determine necessary resources, organize and direct activities, and motivate staff to achieve outstanding results.
• Staff Development: Select, train, and evaluate staff. Delegate tasks effectively and provide leadership and encouragement for continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role: Make a significant difference by improving logistical services across the campus.
• Supportive Community: Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and team development, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to provide exceptional services to our campus community.

Position Information

• Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We understand representation is essential to our success, which is why we strive to recruit and retain highly-skilled, compassionate leaders. By prioritizing listening and learning, engaging in critical conversations, and thoughtfully considering the needs of our different populations, we are creating a culture of belonging. As a division, we aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment so all are valued and empowered to thrive.

Logistical Services includes Material Management, Shipping & Receiving Services, and Mail Services, ensuring comprehensive support for the campus in these areas.

For more information regarding the Logistical Services department click here .

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in managing or supervising a large warehouse shipping and receiving department, or a similar environment. Experience in a college or university setting is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education, relevant experience, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position will also be considered.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in a business services/operations or logistics environment.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Ability to supervise and provide sound judgment and leadership to a large multi-functional staff involved in the combined warehouse operations and activities in a major university setting and a bargaining unit environment.
• Demonstrated experience and effective supervisory and leadership skills in directing and managing a diverse workforce involved in the delivery of Logistical Services (mail distributions, shipping and receiving, material management, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. And there’s so much more! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $137,000 - $147,108 annually.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 9, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 8, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Aug 16 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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