Annuities Retention Specialist jobs in Petaluma, CA

Job No: 516399
Work Type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

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 1, 2022.

Many of our program students come from low-income families whose parents did not go to college. In your cover letter, please describe your experience overcoming barriers similar to that of our program students. Please also describe your familiarity with TRIO programs and the needs of traditionally underrepresented students.

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

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Academic Talent Search (ATS) Sonoma and Mendocino County and Upward Bound Math/Science Programs, the ATS Programs Analyst and Student Retention Specialist performs varied administrative, technical and analytical duties of a responsible and difficult nature requiring independence, judgment, and the application of a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of policies and procedures related to program policy, research and evaluation, curriculum development, and operational analysis in support of Academic Talent Search with an emphasis on pre-college advising strategies and student retention. The incumbent must have the ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. The incumbent contributes to the development, alteration, implementation, and evaluation of program policies and procedures according to US Department of Education grant objectives. The incumbent often provides project leadership and represents the ATS Programs as program administrator on key projects between students, guardians, school-site administrators, public partners, and staff. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Key Qualifications
This position requires a 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, plus two years of related experience. Thorough working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Ability to use a broad range of technology and systems for the capture, maintenance and reporting of key data required. Working knowledge of budget policies, procedures, fiscal analysis and techniques in a higher education setting preferred. Working knowledge of basic statistical techniques and data analysis methodologies in a higher education setting preferred. Ability to maintain website content through the use of Dreamweaver, Drupal, or similar Web Editing software preferred. Working knowledge of database programs, and familiarity with secure file transfer methods preferred. Knowledge of Google Suite, Drupal (content management system for the websites), and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,897 to $4,671 a month. This is a full time, temporary, exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

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, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

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.

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption and thereafter comply with routine campus testing requirements. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more about the vaccination requirement at Sonoma State, please visit: https://covid19.sonoma.edu/vaccine-requirement-information.

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.

Application Close: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/516399/ats-program-analyst-and-student-retention-specialist-administrative-analystspecialist-exempt-i-temporary

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