Administrative Coordinator, Project Rebound

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,735 - 70,999; Full time

Job summary

California State University-Sacramento is looking for an Administrative Coordinator to support Project Rebound, assisting formerly incarcerated adults and youth in education. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day office operations and serving as the first point of contact for students and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in office management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. This role includes a competitive salary range of $4,367 to $6,362 per month, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Expert in using office software packages, technology, and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot office administration problems and respond to all inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day‑to‑day office operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for students and visitors.
• Assist student staff with employment and education navigation.

Skills

English grammar, punctuation, and spelling mastery

Office software proficiency

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical skills

Budget analysis proficiency

Negotiation and persuasion

Job description

Position Title

Administrative Coordinator

Posting Details

Priority Application Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT (Posting will remain open until filled)

Salary and Compensation

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,367 per month (Step 1) – $6,362 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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Salary Grade / Range: 2

Position Summary

Project Rebound assists formerly and currently incarcerated adults and youth with applying, matriculating, and persisting in education. The Administrative Coordinator provides support to the Director and Executive Director. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the day‑to‑day operations of the office and acting as the first point of contact in the office for students and Project Rebound visitors. The Administrative Coordinator works with the student assists and helps them navigate employment and education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day‑to‑day office operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for students and visitors.
• Assist student staff with employment and education navigation.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Expert in using office software packages, technology, and systems.
• Ability and willingness to work with individuals regardless of criminal history and interact in a trauma‑informed compassionate manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area.
• Ability to understand problems from a broader perspective and anticipate the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas.
• Ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions.
• Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.
• Ability to effectively gather data and present reports from existing data systems.
• Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Ability to use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
• Demonstrated ability to provide lead work direction to students.
• Experience working with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including underserved students.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal corrections systems, parole, probation, and juvenile justice.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Employment Conditions

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
• Background check must be completed satisfactorily before a candidate can be offered a position.
• Out of state employment is prohibited; employees must reside in the State of California.
• Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.; the University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions.
• Position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority depending on role and/or job duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.