Director, Dreamer Resource Center

Working Title: Director, Dreamer Resource Center

Classification Title: Administrator I

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, October 27th @ 11:55pm PST: (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP), the Director of the Dreamer Resource Center (Director) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration of the Dreamer Resource Center (DRC). They serve as the chief administrative leader of the DRC Center, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Center’s programs and needs.

The DRC provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources, information, and opportunities to support learning; empowering students’ holistic, academic, and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; creating an interactive role for students and their families within the campus community and beyond; and fostering pride in Sacramento State. The Director manages programming, communications, and events for students served by the Center so they have access to the support they need to succeed towards retention and graduation.

The Director is also responsible for building strategic partnerships with on and off-campus departments and organizations to build goodwill, fundraise, and elevate the public understanding of the unique populations served by the DRC Center. These strategic partnerships include building a system to track program-affiliated alumni past graduation and into the workforce. The Director will envision, plan, and develop regular opportunities for alumni to engage and give back to Sacramento State in the form of time (volunteering) or financial gifts (fundraising). These opportunities should be collaborative across campus departments, programs, and divisions.

FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 6,666 per month - $ 7,083 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $ 3,938 per month - $ 11,703 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular/At-Will

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours dependent on department's needs

Department Information 

The Dreamer Resource Center is a supportive space dedicated to empowering undocumented students and those from mixed-status families. As a beacon of guidance and assistance, it offers a wide array of programs & student support services tailored to meet the unique needs of its community. From a 2-unit class and financial aid resources to legal support and mental health counseling, the center strives to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Through advocacy, outreach, and education, the Dreamer Resource Center embodies Sacramento State's commitment to inclusivity, equity, and diversity, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams regardless of their immigration status.

We help make the dream of a college degree a reality for undocumented students and students with mixed-status families at Sacramento State. The goal of the Center is to help students overcome the unique challenges that get in the way of achieving academic, personal, and professional excellence.

For more information, please visit https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/dreamer-resource-center/. 

Required Qualifications 

Education:

1. Master’s Degree in related field (e.g., public relations, communications, public administration, marketing, education, counseling, journalism, social sciences, etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

1. Relevant experience in program design, development, and administration and project mana