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

Sonomaseawolves; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 66,960 - 69,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

15 paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in California is seeking an Assistant Director for TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs. The ideal candidate will develop student-centered programs, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with educational policies. Applicants should have strong management capabilities, ideally with a bachelor's degree in a related field. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a salary of $6,000 to $6,250 monthly, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in personnel supervision and evaluation.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement dynamic, student-centered programs.
• Oversee program operations and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with university and agency policies.

Skills

Personnel supervision

Program development

Fiscal management

Communication skills

Project management

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Education or Counseling (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Aeries

PeopleSoft

Job description

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

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.

If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference, we invite you to apply and start your journey with us at Sonoma State University!

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Friday, May 1st.

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.

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