Operations Administrative Assistant Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Under the direction of the Director, TRiO Lake-Mendocino Programs and/or the Regional Project Director and Assistant Director, the Lake & Mendocino County TRiO Programs Administrative Coordinator provides a variety of administrative, fiscal, and compliance support for assigned TRiO programs to ensure efficient, student-centered regional operations. The incumbent processes and reconciles budgets, purchases, and travel; maintains participant data in the student database system; prepares reports for audits and Annual Performance Reports (APRs); and ensures operations comply with federal TRiO regulations and CSU/SSU Sponsored Programs policies. Working closely with the Associate Director of Business Operations and in collaboration with other support staff, the incumbent helps maintain fiscal integrity, supports program events, and provides lead work direction, training, and guidance to other support staff. In addition, this position provides back up to other staff in the department as needed. Work assignments require professional interaction at the highest levels within and outside the university.

Duties take place mostly in an office setting at Fort Bragg High School and off site at target high schools throughout Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties. The role involves frequent interaction with students, families, school partners, and campus departments in a professional office setting, with travel within the corresponding counties for meetings, trainings, and program events. Evening or weekend work may be required during recruitment, reporting, or summer programming to meet operational needs.

This position requires a high school degree or technical/vocational program and a minimum of two years administrative work experience involving program administration and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development of improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of standard office systems and the ability to use a broad range of standard office technology to support duties of the position. Bachelor's degree highly preferred. Must possess the ability to organize and track multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced, student-focused environment; maintain accurate financial and student-data records in compliance with institutional and federal requirements; and possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment. Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of low-income and potential first-generation college students. Experience working with TRiO programs, federally funded grants, or educational-equity initiatives; knowledge of TRiO federal guidelines and university sponsored-programs policies; and experience reconciling budgets and preparing documentation for audits or performance reports preferred. Familiarity with the purpose and administrative operations of TRiO Programs is highly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Blumen or similar student database systems. Knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. This position requires the successful completion of a live scan fingerprinting for Sonoma State University, including a live scan fingerprinting at the assigned school site location and TB test.

This is a full time, temporary, non-exempt position. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,367 a month (step 1). The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,367 - $6,362 per month (step 1 - step 20). Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

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 and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

About Sonoma State University: 

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 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.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions: 

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521 - Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Application Process & Accommodations:

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Annual Reports & Safety Information:

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report (https://clery.sonoma.edu/annual-security-report) includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu.