Recruitment, Alumni, and Community Relations Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I), Temporary

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, February 29.

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

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Senior Director, Pre-Collegiate Programs, with additional lead work direction from the Associate Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs Business Operations, the Recruitment, Alumni, and Community Specialist performs varied administrative, technical and analytical duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the Pre-Collegiate Programs area.

The incumbent serves as a liaison and main resource for participants, staff, department, and community, in diverse and complex matters requiring a comprehensive knowledge on policy, procedure, and practice.

The incumbent is responsible for completing work assignments, projects, and meeting established deadlines. The incumbent contributes to the completion of broad and more complex organizational or program projects and goals, often providing project leadership or representing departments on key projects.

Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities and accountability for own work results. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree and / or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and / or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Two years in a direct administrative support capacity preferred. Requires thorough knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and / or Google Suite.

Ability to use a broad range of technology and systems for the capture, maintenance and reporting of key data required. Experience with using databases, web publishing software, and social media preferred.

Related experience in public sector and / or higher education highly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,170 - $4,500 a month.

This is a full time, temporary, exempt position. 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 to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

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

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

Per the , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the .

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community.

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As of January 1, 2022 the 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.

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