Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, July 24.
In your cover letter, please discuss your experience overseeing multiple TRIO projects and/or educational equity programs, identifying what is most important to consider when it comes to balancing the needs and goals of these projects.
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Student Affairs, the Executive Director for Pre-Collegiate Programs provides management and guidance for a portfolio of projects, programs and services, supervising staff and student personnel. The incumbent is responsible for providing collaborative management in planning, developing, implementing, and supervising all assigned projects and services. The incumbent of Pre-Collegiate Programs is responsible for the hiring, supervision and guidance of all assigned personnel as well as budget management and audit compliance. The incumbent is also responsible for meeting various program objectives and ensuring compliance with all SSU, federal and sponsoring agency regulations, policies and procedures. All projects will function collaboratively, yet maintain distinct participant rosters, services, accounting, annual reporting and time & effort reporting as applicable.
Key Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in educational opportunity programs, including TRIO/equity educational programs experience as a program director over multiple projects. Master's Degree in a discipline appropriate to the position required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Doctorate and higher education experience preferred. Experience with programmatic operations, as well as externally funded operations is required. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Google Suite and Microsoft programs (Word and Excel) required. Knowledge of Student Access and PeopleSoft preferred.
Other minimum qualifications include:
• demonstrated skills in management, supervision, strategic planning, project management and program implementation
• appropriate level of skill and background in budget management and fiduciary responsibility
• knowledge of federal regulatory environment
• demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of target populations
• demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
• demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form
• ability to design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies
• ability to function independently and as a collaborative team member
• prefer demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles similar to target population served
• demonstrated knowledge of federal TRIO laws, regulations, operations and Annual Performance Report production
The incumbent must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment in performing duties; possess the ability to supervise the work of staff and recommend appropriate personnel actions; be able to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills and train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed; deal with stressful situations while maintaining composure; and contribute to a collaborative environment utilizing exemplary communication and problem solving skills as necessary. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, adjusting quickly to changes needed on a daily basis. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the university and establish and maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $9,500 to $10,500 a month. This is a full-time, fixed-term, exempt position. Renewal of this position is contingent upon the individual's performance, successful maintenance of grant funding budget, and administrative considerations. The university reserves the right to conclude this appointment earlier than the scheduled end date. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.
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
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 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits 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 a minimum of 14 calendar days.
For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
