Cradle to Career Coordinator (Temporary)

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,864.00 per month to $4,968.00 per month.

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval. 

Classification

Administrative Support Coordinator I

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

This is grant funded, full-time, temporary position through June 30, 2026 with the possibility of reappointment.

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2025.

The Cradle-to-Career Programs Coordinator at Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) plays a pivotal role in advancing cradle-to-career (C2C) initiatives designed to improve educational and life outcomes for children and youth in Hayward’s most underserved communities. As part of a U.S. Department of Education initiative, this position supports outreach and engagement efforts that foster college and career readiness through direct coordination with local schools, families, and community partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Cradle-to-Career Programs and Evaluation Director, the Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing community-based events such as back-to-school nights, college and career fairs, and financial aid workshops, as well as organizing and participating in outreach activities including tabling at school functions and city-sponsored events. The role also includes responding to inquiries from partner schools, promoting programs like Pioneers with Promise, and supporting college access programming such as campus tours.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project coordination skills, a passion for educational equity, and experience working in multilingual, diverse communities. This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Promise Neighborhoods grant.

Responsibilities

School and Community Outreach:

• Coordinate informational tables at school events, community resource fairs, and other relevant venues.
• Create and distribute promotional digital and printed materials, brochures, and resources to increase community awareness through outreach events and social media.
• Assist in planning outreach activities, such as workshops, school events, and community meetings.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue arrangements, equipment setup, and material preparation.
• Provide exceptional customer service to individuals participating in HPN programs.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteer shifts, ensuring appropriate coverage for various events and programs as needed.
• Maintain a volunteer database, updating contact information and availability as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from community members via phone, email, or in-person visits, providing accurate information and resource referral assistance.
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