Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, August 4th.

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs, the Director of Upward Bound Piner and Academic Talent Search Sonoma serves as the project director providing innovative, strategic, and comprehensive assessment and leadership for outreach, academic operations, services, and budgets related to the Upward Bound Piner and Academic Talent Search Programs. The incumbent is responsible for high level overview, ensuring all project objectives are met in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines and regulations, and directly supervises staff and student personnel. The incumbent is responsible for meeting or exceeding approved programmatic objectives. This position requires the use of independent judgment and discretion with carrying out job responsibilities and functions with a thorough knowledge of principles, concepts and methods for Pre-Collegiate Programs. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for identifying, developing and executing strategic leadership and expertise to address the professional development and training assessment needs of Upward Bound (UB) and Academic Talent Search (ATS) personnel.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of five years’ experience in program development and evaluation, and fiscal management, three years’ experience working with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs, five years’ experience working with low-income, first-generation minority or disadvantaged students, including five years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Master's degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Higher education experience highly preferred. Additional education beyond Master’s Degree and/or certifications and training in areas appropriate to the position preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Student Access and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $6,500 to $7,200 a month. This is a full time, fixed-term, position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations.

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 (comprehensive benefits summary PDF).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.