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 seeking an Administrative Coordinator for the Project Rebound initiative, assisting formerly incarcerated students. This role involves maintaining daily office operations and providing support to management.

Key responsibilities include directing inquiries, supporting education transitions, and ensuring effective administrative functions. Ideal candidates demonstrate mastery in English and have the ability to work compassionately with diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Expert in using office software packages and technology.
• Ability to interact compassionately with people from traumatic backgrounds.
• Ability to troubleshoot office administration problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Director and Executive Director.
• Maintain day-to-day operations of the office.
• Act as first point of contact for students and visitors.

Skills

English grammar mastery

Office software proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558006
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

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.

FLSA

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,367 per month. Anticipated hiring rate is near or at the minimum of the classification salary range.

CSU Classification Salary 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.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours (May - August) will be 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch. Work hours dependent on department needs.

Department Information

Project Rebound assists formerly incarcerated students to prepare, apply, enroll, and graduate with a degree from Sacramento State. Project Rebound provides educational resources and services for students looking to develop professional skills.

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require knowledge of business mathematics beyond basis arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

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.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

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

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action and 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.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State requires all employees as of the date of hire to reside in the State of California. Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B visa).

Note to Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by the collective bargaining agreement.