Apply now Job no: 543651
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title: Director, Dreamer Resource Center
Classification Title: Administrator I
Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, October 27th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP), the Director of the Dreamer Resource Center (Director) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration of the Dreamer Resource Center (DRC). They serve as the chief administrative leader of the DRC Center, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Center’s programs and needs.
The DRC provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources, information, and opportunities to support learning; empowering students’ holistic, academic, and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; creating an interactive role for students and their families within the campus community and beyond; and fostering pride in Sacramento State. The Director manages programming, communications, and events for students served by the Center so they have access to the support they need to succeed towards retention and graduation.
The Director is also responsible for building strategic partnerships with on and off-campus departments and organizations to build goodwill, fundraise, and elevate the public understanding of the unique populations served by the DRC Center. These strategic partnerships include building a system to track program-affiliated alumni past graduation and into the workforce. The Director will envision, plan, and develop regular opportunities for alumni to engage and give back to Sacramento State in the form of time (volunteering) or financial gifts (fundraising). These opportunities should be collaborative across campus departments, programs, and divisions.
FLSA : Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Anticipated Hiring Range : $6,666 per month - $7,083 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range : $3,938 per month- $11,703 per month
Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours dependent on department's needs
Department Information
The Dreamer Resource Center is a supportive space dedicated to empowering undocumented students and those from mixed-status families. As a beacon of guidance and assistance, it offers a wide array of programs & student support services tailored to meet the unique needs of its community. From a 2-unit class and financial aid resources to legal support and mental health counseling, the center strives to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in related field (e.g., public relations, communications, public administration, marketing, education, counseling, journalism, social sciences, etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- Relevant experience in program design, development, and administration and project management.
- Experience in preparing and overseeing various types of publications (e.g., print, web, email, social media, networking).
- Experience with or knowledge of student development.
- Experience with recruiting and retaining volunteers and developing and managing budgets.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and working knowledge of public relations, marketing strategies, and event planning.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, university administration, faculty, and staff and build successful community partnerships with other educational institutions, businesses, or non-profit foundations.
- Strong management skills, proven ability to recruit, hire, and professionally develop staff and managers to create a highly productive team.
- Excellent organizational, entrepreneurial, creative, and strategic skills.
- Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive 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:
- Experience with or knowledge of advocacy programs that connect constituents and stakeholders with community leaders and elected officials.
- Experience working with student-centric programs in higher education.
- Demonstrated record of success overseeing a cultural or identity-based Center, and supporting underrepresented minority students.
Documents Needed to Apply:
- Resume
- Supplemental Questions
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
Recruitment Timeline:
Please note that initial interviews are anticipated to take place virtually November 4-8.
Finalist on-campus interviews are anticipated to take place November 12-22.
The target start date of this position is Monday, January 6, 2025.
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.