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Major Duties

Under general supervision, 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.

• Supporting national STEAM Innovation Challenges, Signature Initiatives, and grant programs
• Coordinating partner engagement, collaboration meetings, and national events
• Contributing to student engagement, peer mentor programming, and national showcases
•  Supporting communications, digital content, and social media campaigns
• Assisting with data collection, evaluation, reporting, and impact documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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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.
• Experienced 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of national higher education ecosystems, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and STEAM-focused initiatives, including program frameworks, partnership development, and grant-funded or challenge-based programming that supports cross-institutional collaboration and national engagement.
• Knowledge of administrative, operational, and fiscal processes supporting national or multi-institutional programs, including event logistics, grant administration, budgeting, record keeping, compliance requirements, and the use of digital platforms to support program implementation and collaboration.
• Ability to support the design, coordination, and implementation of national initiatives by contributing to program development, partnership engagement, community of practice coordination, and collaboration with internal teams, industry partners, and national stakeholders to advance aligned programming and engagement goals.
• Ability to provide operational, technical, and financial support for complex national initiatives by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, supporting application and review processes, maintaining accurate records, tracking expenditures, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent implementation and adherence to established procedures.

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.
• Classification: 1038 / Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5797- $6792 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5797 - $8445 per month.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
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