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. You will develop and implement dynamic, student-centered programs with a focus on curriculum and teaching, and oversee program operations, budget management, and ensure 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.
• Work in an office setting located at Upward Bound target high schools throughout Mendocino and Lake Counties.

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; clear communication skills; ability to design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies; proficiency with computer applications including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets and MS Word); knowledge of Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft preferred; bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• The incumbent must have 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; clear communication skills; ability to design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies; proficiency with computer applications including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets and MS Word); knowledge of Google Suite, Aeries, student information system and PeopleSoft preferred; bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay and Schedule

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