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Manager of Outreach and Academic Services, Upper Lake (Administrator I)
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Position Number: 1573697
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Position Type: Business - Management

Manager of Outreach and Academic Services, Upper Lake (Administrator I)
Sonoma State University

Job ID: 104895
Location: Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park, CA)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Name
Pre-Collegiate Programs

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,216 to $4,350 a month.

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, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking the View Benefits Summary link or by request from SSU Human Resources.

Application Deadline
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on September 2. Please refer to the Application Process section of this posting for additional details.

Conditions of Employment
This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

Responsibilities
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.

Reporting to the Director of Upward Bound Lake and Mendocino County Programs, the Manager of Outreach and Academic Services- Upper Lake provides management and guidance for Upward Bound, Upper Lake program, and supervises staff and student personnel. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing all student-centered program operations, with a primary focus of classroom curriculum, teaching, and management. The incumbent is responsible for the hiring, supervision and guidance of all assigned personnel as well as assisting with budget management and audit compliance. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all SSU, CSU and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following in support of Upward Bound, Upper Lake program:

Responsible for design, planning, implementation and supervision of student-centered activities including classroom curriculum, teaching, and management. Responsible for assigned areas of audit compliance, both fiscal and programmatic, in accordance with sponsor, SSU, CSU, state and federal compliance standards. Responsible for meeting or exceeding student-centered program objectives. Responsible for the development, implementation and administration of all assigned programs and activities as well as on-going assessment and program modification. Responsible to understand and implement all provisions of the CSU & SSU Sponsored Projects Manual. Responsible for the development and maintenance of all appropriate and required documentation ensuring data is collected, analyzed and submitted in accordance with sponsor guidelines. Responsible for ensuring complete and accurate documentation of eligibility, needs for services and services provided as specified by sponsoring agency. Assist with the recruitment, hiring and evaluation of assigned staff, instructors and student assistants. Provide supervision and direction for problem solving and conflict resolution. Ensure all appropriate background checks and fingerprinting are completed prior to staff start dates. Responsible for recruitment and advisement of participants and ensuring participation in program activities according to sponsor requirements. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with campus personnel, community members, schools and target population representing SSU in a professional and positive manner at all times. Assist with the development and implementation of staff training and in-service training for employees. Keep immediate supervisor informed in a timely manner of all significant changes or concerns regarding matters related to the assigned project(s) or personnel. Provide any requested analysis, report or evaluation to immediate supervisor; handle all irregular occurrences with appropriate discretion and consult immediate supervisor for guidance. Participate in University and community functions as required or appropriate.

Performs other secondary duties as assigned.

Duties take place mostly in an office setting and off site at Upward Bound target high schools throughout Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties. Additional duties may be performed in various locations on the Sonoma State University campus, including working both indoors and outdoors to support and participate in university activities and events. As an exempt employee you have some flexibility in your schedule however must be available during the regular campus hours Monday through Friday to meet the operational needs of the campus and department. Your specific start time is determined by your Appropriate Administrator. The incumbent must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by the Appropriate Administrator. This position will require occasional travel, by automobile or airplane, and overnight stay to travel to trainings, field trips, and meetings off campus.

Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of three years' experience in personnel supervision and evaluation, program development and evaluation, and fiscal management along with three years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's Degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. A valid CA teaching or pupil personnel services credential highly preferred. Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred. Incumbent must have 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, and demonstrate high level of proficiency with computer applications including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheets and MS Word). Additionally, the incumbent must possess a working knowledge of the practices and activities of TRIO and Pre-collegiate programs, experience advising, teaching and tutoring; have knowledge of learning strategies, academic skill development, and appropriate grade level assessments; have demonstrated sensitivity and understanding to the needs and characteristics of low income and potential first-generation college students; facilitate academic and motivational development for low-income and first-generation college students; have knowledge of the college preparation and placement processes; and ability to be initiative and resourceful.

The incumbent must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment in performing duties; possess the ability to supervise the work of staff and recommend appropriate personnel actions; be able to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills and train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed; deal with stressful situations while maintaining composure; and contribute to a collaborative environment utilizing exemplary communication and problem solving skills as necessary. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, adjusting quickly to changes needed on a daily basis. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the university and establish and maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents. Must be able to accept constructive feedback and work cooperatively in group situations.

The duties of this position may include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate may be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Qualification Note
Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Application Process
Click the "Apply Now" to apply to this position, materials submitted with your application will not be returned. For questions related to the application process, please reach out to Human Resources (hr@sonoma.edu | 707.664.3100).

Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
1. Cover Letter and Resume - application system only allows one document to be uploaded, so cover letter and resume must be included in the same MS Word or PDF file (file name should not contain any spaces or special characters)

2. Online Employment Application (complete entire application, resume/cover letter will not substitute for any part of the application)

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.

The ADA Coordinator is available at 707.664.2664, to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Other Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University, located 48 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Sonoma State University is a liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 530 full-time and part-time faculty. Our beautiful campus is located in Rohnert Park, at the foot of the Sonoma hills in the Wine Country.

Sonoma State University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, where smoking and other uses of tobacco products, such as smokeless tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, are prohibited.

Sonoma State University's Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/ps/about/jeanneclery.html; Annual Campus Housing Fire Safety Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general-info/emergency-prep/fire-safety.html.

Contact Information
Sonoma State University
Human Resources
Main (707) 664-3100
Fax (707) 664-3196
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
hr@sonoma.edu