Assistant Director, TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs (Administrator I), Fixed-Term

About the role

Join Sonoma State University as the Assistant Director of TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs, and help shape the future of our students! This role involves creating and implementing dynamic, student-centered programs with a focus on curriculum and teaching, while overseeing program operations, budget management, and ensuring compliance with university and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement dynamic, student-centered programs focusing on curriculum and teaching.
• Oversee program operations, budget management, and ensure compliance with university and agency policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including students, parents, and community partners.
• Manage and supervise staff, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure program alignment with federal compliance standards and university goals.
• Design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance student success initiatives.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years' experience in personnel supervision and evaluation, program development and evaluation, and fiscal management.
• Four years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• A master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field is preferred, as is possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential.
• Experience working with TRiO Upward Bound or Talent Search programs and familiarity with federal compliance standards are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with high school aged students.
• Aptitude in management, supervision, strategic planning, project management and program implementation.
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience in personnel supervision and evaluation, program development and evaluation, and fiscal management.
• Four years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• A master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field is preferred, as is possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential.
• Experience working with TRiO Upward Bound or Talent Search programs and familiarity with federal compliance standards are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with high school aged students.
• Aptitude in management, supervision, strategic planning, project management and program implementation.
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waiver.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility.

Pay

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $6,000 to $6,250 a month.

Schedule

This is a full-time, fixed-term position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations.