Director of the Center for Environmental Inquiry and Sustainability Programs, Administrator II

This position is only open to Sonoma State University Employees

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the AVP for Academic Resources, the Director of the Center for Environmental Inquiry (CEI) provides visionary leadership for interdisciplinary environmental programs that promote academic innovation, community collaboration, and experiential learning at Sonoma State University (SSU), as well as supervising staff and student personnel. The incumbent develops innovative programs creating high-impact, interdisciplinary, educational experiences that promote student success and strategic plan goals, and build university connections with North Bay communities.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience directing university programs, preserves, and developing community and regional collaborations with diverse partners on and off a university campus, along with 5 years of progressively responsible and applicable directorship and supervisory experience. A master's degree in life sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, geography, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Ph.D. highly preferred. Higher education experience and demonstrated involvement in successful fund-raising is highly preferred. Working knowledge of environmental technology, construction, and facility maintenance is highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, and PeopleSoft preferred

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,053 to $9,584 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

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 and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the 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.

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.

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.

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