ASC - Cooper Woodson Enhancement Program

About the role

The Administrative Support Coordinator I serves as the assistant to the Cooper-Woodson College (CWC) Program Director and provides administrative and clerical support through successful coordination of projects, events, and activities while being cognizant of deadlines.

Responsible for the day-to-day office coordination, providing lead work direction to an Administrative Support Assistant II and student assistant. The incumbent assists the Director with all aspects of budget transactions; responsible for processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate fiscal records. This position ensures that excellent customer service is provided to all students, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with all aspects of budget transactions; responsible for processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate fiscal records.
• Coordinates large events under general supervision.
• Provides lead work direction to an Administrative Support Assistant II and student assistant.
• Ensures that excellent customer service is provided to all students, faculty, staff, and other visitors to the Program.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems and packages.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
• Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
• Working knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
• Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
• Ability to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts in a diverse environment, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Qualifications

• Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures.
• Incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Some positions may require knowledge of business mathematics beyond basis arithmetic.
• The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems and packages.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
• Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
• Working knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
• Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
• Ability to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts in a diverse environment, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Benefits

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Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,373 per month (Step 1) - $3,440 per month (Step 2)

Schedule

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Department Information

Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program is an association of faculty, staff, students, and community members who are committed to recognizing and upholding the tradition represented in Pan African cultures that are best expressed in relationships between historically Black Colleges and students. It involves adults in the community assuming responsibility for shaping and guiding a learning environment supportive of, responsive to, and nurturing of CWC students.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to complete the background check process.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution . The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety . As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html . The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .

Background Check Disclaimer

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

Out of State Employment

California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).