Assistant Director, TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs (Administrator I), Fixed-Term

Careers In Government; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition waiver

CalPERS retirement

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Sonoma State University seeks an Assistant Director for TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs to lead student-centered initiatives and program operations. This role focuses on curriculum implementation, community engagement, and ensuring adherence to university and agency policies.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in supervision, program development, and fiscal management, plus a bachelor’s degree; a master’s is preferred and a California PPS credential is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in personnel supervision and program development and fiscal management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• California Teaching or PPS credential preferred.
• Experience with TRiO Upward Bound or Talent Search; familiarity with federal compliance standards.
• Experience working with high school students; strong management, supervision, and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement dynamic student-centered TRiO Lake-Mendocino programs.
• Oversee program operations, budget management, and compliance with university policies.
• Collaborate with schools, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program impact.
• Design formative and summative evaluation strategies to measure outcomes.

Skills

People management

Program evaluation

Budget management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CA PPS credential preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Aeries

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Assistant Director, TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs (Administrator I), Fixed-Term

Exciting Opportunity at SSU!

Are you passionate about education and community engagement? Join Sonoma State University as the Assistant Director of TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs, and help shape the future of our students!

In this exciting role, you will create impact by developing and implementing dynamic, student-centered programs with a focus on curriculum and teaching and be a changemaker by overseeing program operations, budget management, and ensuring compliance with university and agency policies.

Why Sonoma State?

• Be part of a vibrant community committed to diversity, sustainability, and excellence.
• Work in an environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated.
• Help students prepare to tackle the challenges of the 21st century and make a real impact in their communities.

Work Site Location: Duties take place mostly in an office setting located at Upward Bound target high schools throughout Mendocino and Lake Counties.

Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of four years' experience in personnel supervision and evaluation, program development and evaluation, and fiscal management, along with four years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. A master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field is preferred, as is possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. Experience working with TRiO Upward Bound or Talent Search programs and familiarity with federal compliance standards are highly desirable. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience working with high school aged students; aptitude in management, supervision, strategic planning, project management and program implementation; ability to adapt to change in the work environment, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands, demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form; ability to design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies, and demonstrate high level of proficiency with computer applications including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets and MS Word). Knowledge of Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. This position requires the successful completion of a live scan fingerprinting for Sonoma State University, including a live scan fingerprinting at the assigned school site location and TB test.

Check out the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $6,000 to $6,250 a month. This is a full time, fixed-term, position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University:

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affliative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Advertised: Apr 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time