Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Support Coordinator, Level II

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, submit your application, cover letter, and resume by 8 am on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. In your cover letter, include an overview of your experience with administrative tasks and explain why you feel Sonoma State University is the next desired step in your career.

About the Role

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Managing Director, EA Operations and Administration, and with additional lead work direction from other Entrepreneurial Activities (EA) management, the Administrative Coordinator initiates, coordinates, and implements administrative duties in support of the administrative operations of the EA Administrative Services department. The role involves coordinating day-to-day tasks, making recommendations on operational and policy matters, evaluating work procedures, executing large-scale, complex projects with broad, visible impact, and providing lead work direction, training, or assistance to other support staff within the EA unit.

Qualifications

• High school degree or technical/vocational program degree.
• Minimum of two to three years of administrative work experience involving program administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• General knowledge of Entrepreneurial Activities.
• Foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods.
• One year of experience in a direct administrative support capacity (preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) (required).
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Caterease, 25Live, Ricoh Software, and PeopleSoft (preferred).

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a monthly salary range of $4,367 - $6,362 (CSU Classification Step 1 - Step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, with initial placement not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,367).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits through CalPERS.
• Tuition waiver.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Schedule

This is a full-time position leading toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

About Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Aligned with our Strategic Plan and Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence, and integrity. We foster a community where a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect, encouraging innovation, experimentation, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Sonoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment eligibility requires residency in the State of California upon hire, as well as a satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check. Applicants may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions related to sexual harassment within the last 7 years, and sign a release form authorizing the release of substantiated misconduct allegations by current or former employers.