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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior manager in Santa Rosa, CA is $57,358.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,400.00 and $62,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by junior managers when transitioning from individual contributor roles?

Junior Managers often face challenges such as balancing the demands of supervising a team while still handling their own tasks. Adapting to new responsibilities like delegation, managing team dynamics, and providing constructive feedback can require a shift in mindset. Additionally, learning to communicate effectively with both senior management and team members, as well as navigating company policies and performance expectations, are key aspects of the transition. However, these challenges are valuable learning opportunities that help build strong leadership skills for future advancement.

What is a junior manager?

Junior Managers are entry- or mid-level professionals who assist senior management in overseeing specific teams, projects, or departments within an organization. They are responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring that company goals and policies are met. Typically, Junior Managers serve as a link between staff and upper management, helping to communicate objectives, resolve issues, and support the professional development of their team members. They often have some prior experience or education in management and are expected to grow into more senior leadership roles over time.

What is the difference between Junior Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectJunior ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentManages teams, oversees projects, involved in strategic planningCoordinates team activities, provides guidance, ensures task completion
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, retail, and service industriesWidely used in tech, marketing, and operations sectors

While both roles involve team oversight, a Junior Manager typically has broader responsibilities including strategic planning and decision-making, whereas a Team Lead focuses on guiding team members and ensuring task execution. The Junior Manager often reports to higher management, while the Team Lead works closely with their team to meet daily objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Manager, you need foundational leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, office productivity tools, and sometimes basic data analysis platforms is typically expected. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you motivate teams and manage day-to-day operations effectively. These competencies are crucial for ensuring smooth workflow, meeting organizational goals, and preparing for higher-level management responsibilities.
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2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA โ€ข On-site

$60.76 - $154.09/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Salary: $60.76 - $154.09 Hourly
Location : SRJC Multi-Site, Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Associate
Job Number: 26-171
Department: Disability Resources
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments.
Compensation/Benefits
Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment.
  • Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the or contact Human Resources for more information.
  • Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract
  • Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.

Benefits: The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the
Sick Leave Accrual: Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract.
Retirement: SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments.
  • Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
  • Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
  • Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services.
  • Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation.
  • Please see the for more information.

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
SELECTION PROCESS:
If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Disability Resources Department provides a rich combination of support services and instruction to over 2,800 students with disabilities at Santa Rosa Junior College. The majority of assignments in the Disability Resources Department are allied (non-instructional) assignments providing 1:1 advising and disability management counseling to students with disabilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as a Counselor and/or Specialist for Students with Disabilities under the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at our institution. The individual will provide essential services, guidance, and support to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive equitable access to educational opportunities and necessary accommodations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Overall Responsibilities:
  • Provide equitable access to educational opportunities.
  • Collaborate with DSPS staff and faculty to develop and facilitate accommodations for students.
  • Provide support in compliance with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
  • Engage in outreach and advocacy for the needs of students with disabilities to foster an inclusive educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest or file for in order to be considered. Applicants who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please, see the and the for more information.
REQUIRED:
Computer Technology (Adapted) (DSPS):
  • Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted computer technology.

Community College Counselor of Students with Disabilities (DSPS):
  • A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR
  • A Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling with a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.

Deaf and Hearing Impaired (DSPS):
  • A Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in deaf and hearing impaired.

Developmental Disabilities (DSPS):
  • Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of developmental disabilities

Learning Disabilities (DSPS):
  • Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability

Physical Disabilities Specialist (DSPS):
  • Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in physical disabilities

Physical Education (Adapted) (DSPS):
  • Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education
  • OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy
  • OR the equivalent AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education

Speech Language Pathology (DSPS):
  • Master's in speech pathology, speech language pathology, speech language and hearing sciences, communicative disorders, communicative disorders and sciences, communication sciences and disorders or education with a concentration in speech pathology OR the equivalent
Specialized Instruction (Noncredit) DSPS:
A bachelor's degree with any of the following majors:
  • Education of students with specific or multiple disabilities; special education; psychology; physical education with an emphasis in adaptive physical education; communicative disorders; rehabilitation; computer-based education; other computer-related majors which include course work on adapted or assistive computer technology for students with disabilities; other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities OR
  • An associate degree with one of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category or categories being served

Specialized Instruction (Vocational Noncredit) DSPS:
  • An associate degree or certificate of training; and four years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category being served

Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Preferred:
  • Strong understanding of disability rights, ADA compliance, and other relevant legal frameworks.
  • Experience working with students with disabilities in postsecondary or community college settings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in educational environments.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this associate faculty pool, applicants must provide the following:
  1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
  2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
  3. A brief cover letter.

  1. Current resume.

  1. A written response to the diversity prompt below (200-500 words):

Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
  • Curricula;
  • Learning activities;
  • Teaching/counseling practices;
  • Educational Resources;
  • Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
  • Program Development

  1. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.

  • If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.

  1. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application(Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

  1. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
  • Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
  • Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
  • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.
  • Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found
  • An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regar