Working Title: Assistant Program Coordinator

Classification Title: Student Services Professional IA

Posting Details 

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Monday, September 1, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Coordinator (SSP IA) is a trainee level appointment working under the lead direction of the designated Native American College Outreach Coordinator (SSP II) and with close supervision of the Director.  During the trainee period, which is not to exceed 12 months, the Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) is expected to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function under general supervision at the SSP IB working level. 

The incumbent assists the NAC Outreach Coordinator through clearly defined efforts to deliver integrated support services and programming aimed at improving students’ academic success, leadership, professional development, retention, and enrichment of the overall student experience.

This position will assist the Coordinator in one or more of the following capacities: social media facilitator, assistant coordinator for student outreach/recruitment, tribal leadership programming support, and/or as a tutor, mentor and advisor to students. In addition, the APC will work with interns and student assistants to support staff who design and deliver programs for graduate and/or undergraduate students to promote and raise awareness around student excellence through events/programs, written materials and representation on campus-wide committees. 

FLSA: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring rate not to exceed $4,150 per month 

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,150 per month - $5,076 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Temporary (1 year term)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with advanced notice. 

Department Information 

The Native American College is the first of its kind on a California State University Campus and will be housed at Sacramento State. Students will submit applications to Cal State Apply. After acceptance into Sacramento State, they will submit a subsequent application to the Native American College. Students will enter the Native American College either as first-year or transfer students and/or junior year. General Education courses, when possible, will be mapped out to encourage students to enter classes as a cohort. All students will minor in Native American Studies, with an emphasis on Native American leadership. The students may select any major that the University offers and into which they are accepted.

The Native American College will provide career and leadership-focused activities and training for the professional development necessary for success both within and outside of Native American communities at the local, state, and national levels. Student support services will be easily accessed through the Native American College to provide a more fluid pathway through the university. Students will collaborate with their peers through the cohort model, thus creating support systems with the potential to become lifetime networks and resources. Preparing students within a Native context for a successful future is a primary goal of the Native American College.

For more information, go to https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/native-american-college/

Minimum Qualifications 

Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and the techniques and methods of interviewing. Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews; clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.

Experience:  

None required.

Education:  

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job‑related field. Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis

Required Qualifications 

1. Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior
2. Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information
3. Working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing
4. Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
5. Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews
6. Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally, to write clear and concise reports, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty
7. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
8. Working knowledge of the political status of Native American Indian Tribal Nations and their unique relationships with local, state, and federal entities.

Preferred Qualifications 

    9. Ability to understand and navigate a dynamic campus culture with diverse populations

    10. Competency in cross-cultural communication

Documents Needed to Apply (2)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Applicants will respond to the following two supplemental questions:

• What do you consider to be your most important responsibility working with students? (300 word max)
• Please share your working knowledge of the political status of Native American Indian Tribal Nations and their unique relationships with local, state, and federal entities. (300 word max)

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

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.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. 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. 

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

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