Administrative Support Coordinator I
Job no: 541086
Position type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Division/Equivalent: Sacramento
School/Unit: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: College of SS&IS
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title: Administrative Support Coordinator I
Classification Title: ASC I
Posting Details
Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, November 17th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
The Administrative Support Coordinator I is responsible for supporting the majority of day-to-day operations of the department office and administrative support functions for the Department of Ethnic Studies. This position provides a full range of clerical and administrative support to the Department Chair, ASC II, and faculty. The ASC I position holds primary responsibility for front desk reception and related business operations, administrative support for GE Area F courses, and liaising with campus programs that most frequently partner and coordinate with the Ethnic Studies, i.e., EOP, Full Circle Project, Cooper Woodson program, and CAMP. This position performs a variety of administrative support duties under the lead direction from the department ASC II that support department office operations, academic programs, and events. The position uses judgment and discretion to independently interpret and apply detailed knowledge of university and department policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of organizations governing students, faculty and staff.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3864 per month - $3941 per month. Anticipated hiring range commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3864 per month - $6072 per month
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Salary Grade/Range: 1
Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)
Time Base: Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Department Information
The Ethnic Studies Department has been in existence for over 50 years at Sacramento State. It is a degree-granting interdisciplinary department offering course work in the study of past and present histories, cultures and issues that define ethnic group experiences in the United States. In addition to its teaching mission, the department is involved in research and community-based projects. Active commitment in the community was and continues to be a priority for the department to effect positive change. The Ethnic Studies Department is comprised of four programs that mirror the student participants of the 1968 Third World Strike in San Francisco State University and 1969 at Berkeley: Asian American Studies; Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Native American Studies; and Pan African Studies.
https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/ethnic-studies/
Minimum Qualifications
Regular (Probationary)Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite. These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.
Required Qualifications
1. Experience providing clerical and administrative support functions in a complex administrative environment
2. Experience in independently setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking in a work environment with frequent interruptions
3. Basic knowledge of and ability to follow standard office procedures (i.e., filing, maintaining of records, answering phone and transferring of voicemail messages)
4. Thorough knowledge in using standard office software such as Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the Internet
5. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and accurately in the form of correspondence and reports
6. Strong interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to maintain positive relationships with faculty, administrations, other staff, students, and community members
8. Ability to perform a variety of clerical/administrative duties and data entry with speed and accuracy
9. Demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings and events
10. Ability to develop, revise and maintain department website
11. Familiarity with budget and financial record tracking
12. Ability to use judgment and discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive materials.
13. Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
14. Experience with promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
15. Ability to apply judgment, discretion, and initiative and make appropriate recommendations
16. Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist
17. Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages
18. Ability to maintain and store data, records, and other information securely according to university policy. 19. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Condition of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
20. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
21. Familiar with personnel procedures for faculty and staff
22. Knowledge of the discipline of Ethnic Studies
23. Experience working in an institution of higher education
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, cover letter, and a diversity, equity and inclusion statement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: Sac State holds diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its core values. Please include a statement up to 1 page, discussing your commitment to support student, staff, faculty and community members in a diverse University setting. Include in your statement your contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion and information of your understanding of these topics.
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sac 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’s 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, philanthropy, and campus 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.
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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.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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, 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 at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
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