Lake County Upward Bound Programs Administrative Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinato[...]

California State University; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative educational institution as an Administrative Coordinator, where your organizational and leadership skills will play a pivotal role in supporting programs for low-income and first-generation college students. This position offers the chance to enhance administrative processes and work collaboratively with a dedicated team. With a focus on community engagement and inclusion, you will help create a supportive environment that fosters academic success. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while working in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience in program administration.
• Thorough knowledge of standard office systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations of Lake County Programs.
• Provide leadership in improving operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative Work Experience

Sensitivity to Low-Income Students

Bilingual Spanish/English

Intermediate Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Applications

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Exciting Opportunity at SSU! Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director, Upward Bound Lake County Programs, with additional lead work direction from the department Directors and administrative staff, the Lake County Upward Bound Programs Administrative Coordinator works independently and in collaboration with multiple directors and staff to oversee administrative and clerical operations of the Lake County Programs. The incumbent provides leadership in administration of and improvements to operational policies and procedures, especially relating to program events, academic and outreach services, and coordination with other campus offices and staff. The incumbent initiates, coordinates, and implements a variety of administrative and fiscal duties in support of Lake County Programs; provides lead work direction, training, and guidance to other support staff; and provides back up to other staff in the department as needed. Work assignments require professional interaction at the highest levels within and outside the university.

Duties take place mostly in an office setting and off site at target high schools throughout Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties. Key Qualifications

This position requires a high school degree or technical/vocational program and a minimum of three years administrative work experience involving program administration and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development of improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of standard office systems and the ability to use a broad range of standard office technology to support duties of the position. Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of low-income and potential first-generation college students. Familiarity with the purpose and administrative operations of TRIO Programs highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Applications, and Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with a resume and cover letter addressing the below prompt, by8am on Wednesday, May 21st.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $4,058 month. This is a full time, non-exempt, 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 and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer (comprehensive benefits summary PDF).

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

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 Affirmative 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.

CSU Out of State Policy -Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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 aminimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out [e-mail]. The ADA Coordinator is also available ([e-mail]) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.