Assistant Director, TRiO Sonoma-Napa County Programs (Administrator I), Fixed-Term

About the role

Join Sonoma State University as the Assistant Director of TRiO Sonoma-Napa County 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 with high school aged students to help them prepare for the challenges of the 21st century and make a real impact in their communities.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Ability to design and implement formative and summative evaluation strategies.
• Demonstrate high level of 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.
• The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
• 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.