Application Process
For full consideration, please submit an application, along with a cover letter and resume.
In your cover letter, please share why you want to work at SSU and summarize how your experience(s) applies to this position?
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC), the incumbent performs varied and specialized functions related to space planning, move coordination and construction project support. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating campus moves from start to finish; coordinating movable equipment for multi-million-dollar projects; providing broader and more complex administrative support for major capital and minor capital projects; and supporting the Facilities Management department with general administrative functions; budget, database maintenance, and data input.
As part of a team, the incumbent works in a high paced environment with diverse populations; campus community, contractors, architects, and vendors.
Key Qualifications
- Two years of related experience
- Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Smartsheet, database work control system and PeopleSoft preferred.
- Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
- Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
- Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting facilities management including State and CSU mandates;
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills; be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills; possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks while working independently with little or no supervision; and have the ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment and use discretion and initiative in performing complex work
- Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
- General knowledge in facilities planning, building, design, construction administration, and related activities highly preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,379 to $5,000 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
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. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.
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.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing 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. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid- compliance-and-monitoring- office .
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.
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Advertised: Jan 02 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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