Lake and Mendocino Region Pre-Collegiate Program Assistant (Casual Worker), Part time, Temporary, Hourly, Multiple Openings

The California State University; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonoma State University seeks a Program Assistant to support Upward Bound and Academic Talent Search participants in grades 6–12, primarily based at Fort Bragg High School with travel across Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties.

The role involves frequent interaction with students, families, schools and campus partners, providing academic, operational, and motivational support. Some evenings or weekends may be required during recruitment or summer programming.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with a diverse participant population (at-risk, low-income, first-generation).
• Proficiency in typing and with MS Office and/or Google Apps.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must successfully clear fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, operational, and motivational support to Upward Bound and Academic Talent Search participants in grades 6–12.
• Interact with students, families, schools, and campus partners in a professional office setting.
• Travel within Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties for meetings, trainings, and program events; occasional evenings/weekends during recruitment or summer programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps (Docs/Sheets/Slides)

Job description

Under the general supervision of the assigned site Program Manager, with additional lead work direction from the Associate Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs, the Sonoma and Napa Region Pre-Collegiate Program Assistant provides academic, operational, and motivational support to Upward Bound and Academic Talent Search program participants in grades 6 through 12, and/or assist with programmatic needs to support individual programs to meet their annual objectives.

Duties take place mostly in an office setting at Fort Bragg High School and off site at target high schools throughout Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties. The role involves frequent interaction with students, families, school partners, and campus departments in a professional office setting, with travel within the corresponding counties for meetings, trainings, and program events. Evening or weekend work may be required during recruitment, reporting, or summer programming to meet operational needs.

Key Qualifications

This position requires two years’ experience working with working with a diverse participant population, including those from at-risk, low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Incumbent is required to demonstrate ability to communicate in a professional manner with participants in grades 6 through 12, parents, schools, and business professionals. Proficiency in typing and with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides) programs required. Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred. The incumbent must successfully clear a fingerprint clearance.

Salary And Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $17 to $24 per hour. This is a part time, temporary, non-exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

Supplemental Information

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.

The University is an Affiant 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.

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption and thereafter comply with routine campus testing requirements. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more about the vaccination requirement at Sonoma State, please visit: https://covid19.sonoma.edu/ vaccine-requirement- information .

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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