University of San Diego Jobs (5)

Detailed Description :

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in public law.

Successful candidates should be committed to excellent, inclusive teaching at the lower and upper division levels, and engage in student advising.

Candidates will pursue a scholarly agenda and engage in service at the departmental, college, and university levels. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

The University of San Diego is a teaching focused liberal arts institution, and all faculty in the department of Political Science and International Relations are committed to offering a range of courses aligned with their interests and in support of the departmental curriculum.

The candidate will offer courses that address the relationships between the law, politics, and structural inequity, with a specific expectation that they will regularly offer upper division courses in Constitutional Law and lower division courses in political theory and / or race and ethnic politics.

Within the scope of these parameters, the position is open to teacher-scholars of a variety of sub-disciplinary approaches to public law, including law & society, political theory, judicial politics, legal institutions, critical legal studies, politics of race & ethnicity, feminist legal theory, or comparative law.

The successful candidate will also contribute courses in other core areas of departmental curricular need and participate actively in student advising, including especially pre-law advising.

In addition to outlining their own interests in and approaches to teaching and research in a liberal arts environment, candidates should also describe how their research or teaching connects to one or more of the following three cluster themes in the College of Arts and Sciences.

link to cluster hire here : These clusters will include new faculty from multiple academic disciplines who have research or teaching interests in one of the following substantive themes : Borders and Social Justice, Technology and the Human Experience, and Climate Change and Environmental Justice.

The goal of these themed clusters is to facilitate collaborative research, provide opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, and build community among faculty and students throughout the University.

Candidates are encouraged to interpret these themes broadly and creatively to indicate how their teaching and research in political science and public law may be understood to intersect with one or more of the three themes.

Special Conditions of Employment :

Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements :

The successful candidates will :

• Hold an advanced degree, preferably a doctorate or other terminal degree. ABD candidates will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.
• Please note that most positions will be hired at the Assistant Professor level.

Posting Salary : BB Positions

BB Positions

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Detailed Description :

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice.

With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens.

We recognize our need for ongoing development in this area, and continue to strive to improve. We expect all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

The university seeks an individual with a strong interest in working at a mission driven, faith-based institution. The role of an RN in working with students and the responsibilities of the position are significantly tethered in the university's contemporary Roman Catholic mission.

The RN should be able to do the following : perform a variety of medical procedures at a skilled professional level; provide professional nursing functions and support service to the physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other RN’s and Medical Assistants by screening patients, and assisting with exams and procedures;

perform related tasks as required. Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division / campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities.

This is an 11 month position.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Employee must possess a clear knowledge of and competence in the following :

• Perform all routine medical procedures per delineation of privileges and nursing protocols.
• Perform all necessary opening and closing procedures.
• Serve as triage nurse, evaluate the needs of students presenting in person or by telephone.
• Respond to phone calls from students who have medical questions. Follow up on those students who are seriously ill.
• Serve as appointment nurse, evaluating and treating students independently and in collaboration with providers per protocols.
• Instruct and prepare patients for examination and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist in examination and special procedures to include, but not limited to : Injections, diagnostic procedures, minor surgery (i.

e. removal of stitches), and other special tasks per Delineation of Privileges.

• Assist and / or implement the referral process, provide patient education, advise patient on self-care, needed follow up and suggested behaviors.
• Perform a variety of license specific nursing procedures at a skilled professional level, to include (but not limited to) wound care, dressing changes, pulmonary treatments, peak flow monitoring, venipuncture, urinalysis, suture removal, IV starts, and ear lavage.
• Monitor laboratory results and special studies to include advising patients of test results after the appropriate medical practitioner approval and advisement or as directed by standing orders.
• Maintain the stock, cleanliness and utility of exam rooms, laboratory, dispensary, and work areas. Must assure the sterility and safe handling of supplies and equipment.

Is responsible for the maintenance of properly functioning equipment.

• Ability to handle emergent and / or potentially critical situations with speed, accuracy and diplomacy.
• Know correct procedure for all documentation, paper work including, but not limited to; lab work and log sheets, immunization program, drug screening, and special lab tests.
• Must assure patient privacy at all times and maintain patient confidentiality. Fully knowledgeable of Federal HIPAA and FERPA requirements.
• Must assure the protection of self, patients, and co-workers from undue exposure to infectious diseases, contaminated waste and hazardous materials.
• Blood borne pathogen trained.
• Assist SHC Director and Assistant Director with implementation of immunization program for University of San Diego. Interface with Registrar and Housing in program enforcement.

Support ancillary personnel in maintenance and coordination of immunization records.

• Dispense pre-packaged, labeled, properly identified medications to patient on a patient specific order. Dispense non-prescription meds in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Familiarized with duties of front office to provide back-up support for Executive Assistant(s) as needed (i.e. telephone protocol, appointments, computer access etc).

to ensure efficient operation of the Health Center.

• Participate in weekly QA and educational meetings to be held at the SHC.
• Participate in health-related campus-wide activities such as immunization clinics, health screenings for collegiate athletes, health education seminars for campus life.
• May function as committee member of interdisciplinary teams with representatives from Athletics, Counseling, Center for Health and Wellness Promotion, and other entities providing for the well-being of students.

Attend committee meetings and act as liaison between SHC and wellness committees.

• Assist with the daily operations of the Student Health Center’s clinical nursing services with guidance from the Nursing Coordinator or SHC Director.
• Assist with clinical operations of the laboratory, pharmacy (dispensary), immunization program, medical equipment, medical supplies, ancillary items, and inventory in conjunction with the Nursing Coordinator or SHC Director.
• Other administrative or clinical duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Nursing Coordinator or SHC Director.

Special Conditions of Employment :

Upon hire and throughout employment, must meet the criteria for credentialing and privileging as required by the Student Health Center.

Employment is conditioned on the University’s approval of employment following its acceptance of the results of a criminal background investigation.

Regardless of whether a candidate has commenced working, the University reserves the right to rescind any offer of employment at any time should the results of a background investigation be unacceptable to the University.

Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of approved School of Nursing required
• One year of professional nursing experience which demonstrates evidence of ability to work independently.
• Current active California RN licensure required
• Possession of a current valid CPR certificate is required.
• Must have a broad knowledge base of professional nursing practice, policies and procedures.
• Current working knowledge of drug and treatment protocols common to ambulatory care.
• Ability to perform triage quickly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications :

BSN preferred.

Performance Expectations : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Performance Job Duties :

• Must be able to make clinical decisions independently and quickly.
• Performs all duties in an accurate, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Is able to organize workflow to meet the needs of the patient flow.
• Is able to adjust the workflow to meet the most critical needs first.
• Understands and follows policies as outlined in the office manual.
• Understands and displays good general medical knowledge.

Interpersonal Relationships :

• Has good interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively at all times.
• Works well with family members, patients and other non-medical personnel.
• Adheres to the highest medico-legal standards of nursing practice.
• Works as a team member, demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills with SHC team.
• Upholds the mission of University of San Diego at all times.

Work Habits :

• Shall maintain a clean, neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Consistently meets assigned work schedule.
• Observes appropriate conduct standards.

Initiative :

• Is motivated and shows ambition in performing job duties.
• Recognizes and completes needed projects.
• Uses information systems to solve problems and answer questions.

Judgement :

• Shows emotional stability.
• Deals with difficult situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Knows when to bring a medical problem to the attention of the Medical Director.

Posting Salary :

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

The University of San Diego's Facilities Management Department is looking for seasonal Housekeepers and Painters.

Housekeepers :

Individuals will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, bathrooms, showers, removing trash, polishing furniture, making beds during the Summer Conference program, operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Typical work hours will be 7 : 00 am 3 : 30 pm, overtime and weekends may be required. Experience is preferred but not required.

Pay Rate : $16.30 / hour

Painters :

Individuals will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to, assisting in scraping, burning, sanding, and otherwise preparing surface for painting;

applying undercoats and finishing coats of stain, paint, enamel, varnishes and lacquers by brush, and spray. Fills nail holes, cracks and joints with putty, plaster, and other filler.

Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level. Typical work hours will be 7 : 30 am 4 : 00 pm, overtime and weekends may be required.

Experience is preferred but not required.

Pay Rate : $17.00 - $21.00 / hour, based on experience

Both positions are temporary assignments. The estimated duration of the assignment is April - September.

Detailed Description :

The University seeks an individual with a strong interest in working in a mission-driven, faith-

based institution. The role of the Pastry Chef in working with the campus community and

the responsibilities of the position are significantly tethered to the university’s contemporary Roman Catholic mission.

The Pastry Chef is responsible for the organization, coordination, and supervision of the preparation of bakery products, fancy pastries, cakes, and desserts and maintains quality and / or portion control of bakery products and the maintenance of sanitation and safety standards.

The Pastry Chef supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the baker and other baking staff members. Typically, they perform the more difficult baking duties and participate in the recipe and product development.

They will assist the Chef de Cuisine and Chef Manager in the development of departmental goals.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Bakery Production

• Complete responsibility for bakery preparation, including production, Retail Bakery, chocolate shop, special functions, catering, and special desserts for La Gran Terraza.
• Responsible for the quality and quantity preparation of all bakery production.
• Reviews menu, assigns and coordinates daily workload, and organizes work areas to ensure ease of operation.
• Checks production sheets against inventory to ensure necessary items are on hand; plans for backup items as needed.
• Forecasts proper quantity preparation for each item served.
• Ensures products are made to specification; reviews recipes for variances in the finished product, including yield, appearance, taste, and texture;

takes corrective action.

• Determines correct methods of bakery preparation; instructs staff in correct methods.
• Coordinates and instructs staff in appropriate sequential production time frames for maximum quality control.
• Responsible for ordering products and supplies for daily production needs.
• Responsible for proper storage, dating, rotation of product, and utilization of leftovers.
• Fills out and follows daily production sheets, responsible for the completion of production records.
• Researches develops, and tests new recipes; costs out recipes.
• Maintains ongoing communication with all management staff to ensure efficient and timely delivery, product quality, and service.

Reports problems to senior management.

Attends weekly production meetings.

Bakery Personnel

• Responsible for the direction, supervision, training, and evaluation of Baker and Bakery staff.
• Sets leadership example by a willingness to work on all job tasks.
• Provides regular feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and train others on its proper use.
• Responsible for the smooth flow of work, communication, and ideas through a congenial, caring, and supportive attitude.
• Delegates assignments as appropriate and follows up to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
• Ensures that employees understand and adhere to all Dining Services Policies and procedures.
• Reports any problems (disciplinary or otherwise) to management. In the absence of a manager, takes remedial action to solve the problem.

Customer Satisfaction

• Maintains good customer relations through attitude, appearance, and attention to detail in daily work.
• Maintains consistent, high-quality standards; quality-tests every finished product for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Is creative in garnishing and service to market products to full advantage in all areas.
• Supervises service line to ensure product quality standards are maintained : temperature, appearance, garnish, and portioning.
• Ensures that products are not held longer than established holding times.
• Services customer's / guests needs with the appropriate sense of business urgency to provide a quality service.
• Reports feedback from customers to managers.
• Inputs on the menu and special meals in weekly production meetings.

Safety and Sanitation

• Implements and maintains proper safety and sanitation standards in the workplace.
• Supervises employees in proper food handling methods and techniques.
• Assists in the shut-down clean-up operation.
• Operates in energy efficient manner. Uses start-up schedule for equipment.
• Maintains excellent personal hygiene, including care of uniform, shoes, and head covering for all staff.
• Maintains bakery cleanliness / sanitation during operation.
• Does not participate in unsafe acts and sets a good example to other workers.
• Reports all accidents and / or injuries to the manager or, in the absence of a manager, to security.
• Reports all equipment maintenance problems to Management
• Responsible for the security of the unit.
• Knows and follows University and University Dining Services policies.

Special Conditions of Employment :

• Must be able to work a varied work schedule, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate intersession and summer conference business.
• Must have excellent personal hygiene because of contact with food and food products.

The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process.

Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Culinary degree required
• At least 2 years of related experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Cake experience working with buttercream and Fondant

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous experience decorating cakes and working with chocolates a plus.

Performance Expectations : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill to interact and communicate with students, staff, and administration.
• Knowledge and skills in the training related to food service and bakery functions.
• Knowledge and skills to develop production control on quality and quantity, including production records.
• Knowledge and skill in the delegation of tasks to subordinates and effectively monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Skill in organizing personnel, work, and material for maximum productivity.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in advanced bakery production preparation.
• Demonstrated ability in training staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic sanitation and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of University and University Dining Services Policies.
• Knowledge of basic ordering techniques.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and make independent decisions.
• Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below, as well as their preventive maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Outside-of-the-box thinker
• Creative, Energetic, Self Starter, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

• Must complete eight hour Serv Safe class as required by the San Diego Health Department
• Must complete the University’s Hazard Communication Program

Posting Salary :

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Detailed Description :

The dispatcher is generally the first point of contact for the campus community, faculty, staff, students, guests, and visitors needing information or assistance from Public Safety.

The dispatcher is responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications between public safety officers, kiosk officers, outside emergency and law enforcement agencies, the university community, and visiting public.

They are responsible for answering and dispatching public safety officers to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and performing various technical tasks operating technically advanced and complex alarm computer systems, video surveillance systems, and mobile radio systems.

They use a computer-aided dispatch system (CAD) to input, retrieve and generate reports. The dispatcher must demonstrate good judgment and discretion in stressful situations;

use independent judgment for problem-solving and is expected to analyze situations, prioritize quickly, and make decisions immediately when dealing with emergencies and general calls for service.

In addition to handling emergency, non-emergency, and informational requests for the department, dispatchers assist the campus community and visitors with requests for service and general information.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Answer and screen incoming emergency and non-emergency public safety calls for service to elicit and record pertinent information;

dispatch calls for service, critical incidents, and emergency calls; coordinate calls for outside emergency and law enforcement agency assistance.

Day-to-day assignments performed require regular use of judgment and discretion, essential to set priorities, assess the importance of information, and react quickly and effectively, following established protocols and procedures in most instances.

Incumbents are accountable for actions taken.

Contacting on-call counselors, CARE advocates, medical providers, facilities department, university administrators, and allied agencies following established procedures;

and at the request of officers when responding to an incident and in need of field support.

• Maintain radio contact with public safety personnel on assignment and keep supervisors and officers informed of current situations while monitoring campus alarm and video systems as well as monitoring public safety radio frequencies of the surrounding community for any activity that would impact the university’s safety and security.
• Utilize alarms, cameras, university records (Cognos and CSGold), door access, and parking computer systems to maintain and retrieve data in CAD following established procedures;

and at the request of officers when responding to an incident and in need of field support.

Monitor and review live and recorded camera system for safety and security concerns, that include but are not limited to : high-risk areas, restricted access areas, response to alarms or suspicious behaviors, and special events;

conducting follow-up and investigative review of the camera and door access systems related to open cases at the officer’s request.

• Coordinate with appropriate Residential Life staff on calls for service regarding student conduct and wellness, providing communication between departments, and ensuring the students involved have access to support and campus resources.
• Assist with remote Unlocks / Lock Ups in the door access system following established procedures to ensure the safety and security of the campus community and property.
• Assist the campus community or visitors at the walkup window with requests for service and general information.
• Activate mass emergency notification, and campus lockdown or evacuation, when directed or required by Standard Operating Procedure.

Act as liaison between Emergency Operation Center and Dispatch when posted at the incident Command Center.

• Process, respond, and document Records Requests for outside agencies performing background checks on former USD staff and students
• Process lost and found items turned into public safety by receiving, documenting, and entering the item information into a computer database and responding to inquiries about lost and found items.

Special Conditions of Employment :

Must be able to work flexible hours including all rotating shift assignments, nights, weekends, and holidays; available for on-call assignments and overtime as needed.

Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Two years of experience as a law enforcement dispatcher, telephone operator, or equivalent; or two years of clerical and / or customer service experience involving public contact preferred. OR
• An equivalent combination of related business and police science education and progressively responsible work experience.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and medical exam.

Performance Expectations : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate and maintain good judgment with the ability to independently respond and act quickly, accurately evaluate information and situations, and make appropriate decisions in routine, non-routine, and emergencies.
• Ability to maintain self-control, poise, composure, and concentration while working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with numerous interruptions and noise;

must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and use sound judgment when working with high-pressure and stressful emergencies.

Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures, practices, and work methods, including strong record-keeping and prioritization skills;

ability to type and operate general office and computerized equipment; ability to read, write, and spell at a level sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

• Possess excellent communication skills; speak clearly and concisely, follow oral and written instructions, transfer information accurately, and handle a wide range of interpersonal interactions effectively.
• Ability to learn standard broadcasting procedures, Federal Communications Commission rules regarding law enforcement radio transmission, and the 10-code system.
• Ability to learn and operate technical security systems, perform basic technical troubleshooting, and coordinate repairs on equipment as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with all members of the campus community and the public.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to comply with all departmental uniform and equipment standards.

Posting Salary :

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.