Program and Outreach Specialist, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt I

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 Monday, December 22, 2025.

In your cover letter, briefly describe a research collaboration, course, or field experience you helped shape. Explain the instructional or environmental perspective you contributed, the administrative or logistical tasks you supported, and how you would use these experiences to support CEI’s academic partnerships and program development.

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Environmental Inquiry (Director), the Program and Outreach Specialist (Specialist) performs varied administrative, analytical and technical duties and provides day-to-day administration to the Center for Environmental Inquiry (CEI). Work involves participation in the development, alteration, implementation and evaluation of program policies and procedures. The incumbent independently plans and performs research, compiles data and prepares and presents reports with reliable conclusions and recommendations for action. Serving as the CEI program administrator, the Specialist contributes to the completion of broad and more complex organizational and program projects and goals, often providing project leadership or representing the unit and programs on key projects within and outside the organization. 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  in environmental education program development. Experience with multi-disciplinary research collaborations; knowledge of academic processes and strategies for outdoor and environmentally focused courses; and working knowledge of ecosystem processes, environmental health and safety policies (including natural hazards), and data curation and management are all highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required. Knowledge of Google Suite and Peoplesoft is preferred. The incumbent must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a California Driver’s License valid for the operation and maintenance of any vehicle or equipment.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $5,274 - $7,684 per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 7 ($5,940 a month).

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