Director, Senate Fellows Program

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Work type : Management (MPP)

Location : Sacramento

Categories : MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and / or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title : Director, Senate Fellows Program

Classification Title : Administrator II

Priority Application Deadline : Wednesday, September 4th @ 11 : 55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Director will lead the Senate Fellows Program, managing and overseeing all aspects of the selection process, the hiring process, recruitment of Senate placement offices, maintenance of a positive working relationship with the California State Senate, and mentoring, training and supervision of the Senate fellows.

They will also assist with the recruitment process and support of various programs and projects at the Center for California Studies.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,500 per month - $10,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,583 per month - $14,713 per month

Work Hours : Monday through Friday, 8-5, occasional additional hours

Department Information

A Gateway to Public Service & Leadership

The Center for California Studies is based at Sacramento State the Capital Campus of the California State University. Being located in California’s capital strategically positions the Center to be the link between the University and the three branches of California’s government, think tanks, other universities, and outside partnerships involved with public service in California.

This, paired with our extensive research, academic programming, and position as part of the country’s largest public university system makes us uniquely equipped to fulfill our mission to bridge academia and government in the service of strengthening California’s democracy.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Five or more years recent or direct experience working with or in government.
• Formal supervisory or management experience, including the hiring process.
• Experience in mentoring, advising and / or teaching interns and / or students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the following areas : organization, collaboration, project management, interpersonal, problem-solving and data analysis.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire others and the ability to cultivate partnerships with outside entities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California state government and its structure, processes and actors.
• An understanding and appreciation of California’s demographic, economic, geographic and / or political diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and cultivate a workforce that is representative of California’s demographic, racial / ethnic, economic, geographic and political diversity.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment

Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications :

• Recent and direct experience working in the legislative branch of California state government, especially the California State Senate.
• Graduate degree in a field related to public policy, public sector management, non-profit management or education.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with different organizational cultures and institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a collegial and collaborative approach to assigned tasks.

Documents Needed to Apply :

Resume, cover letter, and diversity statement.

Diversity Statement : Sac State holds diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its core values. Please share how you would implement DEI in this position and how these values have impacted your past work experiences. (500 words or less)

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Note to Applicants :

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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