National Innovation Program Specialist

About the role

The Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) National Initiatives Program Specialist supports the development, coordination, and implementation of national STEAM initiatives and partnerships across the HSI Equity Innovation Hub. The incumbent contributes to program design, operational execution, student engagement, communications, and data-informed impact for national challenges, grants, convenings, and communities of practice within a growing, innovation-focused ecosystem.

Major Duties

• Supports the development, coordination, and implementation of national STEAM initiatives and partnerships across the HSI Equity Innovation Hub.
• Understands and contributes to program design, operational execution, student engagement, communications, and data-informed impact for national challenges, grants, convenings, and communities of practice.
• Serves as a liaison for partner engagement, collaboration meetings, and national events.
• Supports student engagement, peer mentor programming, and national showcases.
• Contributes to communications, digital content, and social media campaigns.
• Aids in data collection, evaluation, reporting, and impact documentation.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field is required.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.
• A master’s degree in education, communication, business, or other related fields is preferred.
• Experience coordinating partnerships across industry, government, and higher education sectors, including initiative and strategic relationship management, is highly desirable.
• Experience in data evaluation, impact reporting, and continuous innovation planning for strategic initiatives; demonstrated success in managing national events, collaboration with national partners, communities of practice, and digital or virtual collaboration platforms is highly desirable.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through February 12, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.
• To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.