Director, Senate Fellows Program

Working Title: Director, Senate Fellows Program

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 4th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Director will lead the Senate Fellows Program, managing and overseeing all aspects of the selection process, the hiring process, recruitment of Senate placement offices, maintenance of a positive working relationship with the California State Senate, and mentoring, training and supervision of the Senate fellows. They will also assist with the recruitment process and support of various programs and projects at the Center for California Studies.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,500 per month- $10,000 per month   CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,812 per month - $15,449 per month  

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-5, occasional additional hours

Department Information 

A Gateway to Public Service & Leadership   The Center for California Studies is based at Sacramento State – the “Capital Campus” of the California State University. Being located in California’s capital strategically positions the Center to be the link between the University and the three branches of California’s government, think tanks, other universities, and outside partnerships involved with public service in California. This, paired with our extensive research, academic programming, and position as part of the country’s largest public university system makes us uniquely equipped to fulfill our mission to bridge academia and government in the service of strengthening California’s democracy.   https://www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/

Required Qualifications 

Education: 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university   Experience: 2. Five or more years recent or direct experience working with or in government. 3. Formal supervisory or management experience, including the hiring process. 4. Experience in mentoring, advising and/or teaching interns and/or students.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 5. Superior written and verbal communication skills. 6. Demonstrated skills in the following areas: organization, collaboration, project management, interpersonal, problem-solving and data analysis. 7. Strategic planning and leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire others and the ability to cultivate partnerships with outside entities. 8. Demonstrated knowledge of California state government and its structure, processes and actors. 9. An understanding and appreciation of California’s demographic, economic, geographic and/or political diversity. 10. Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and cultivate a workforce that is representative of California’s demographic, racial/ethnic, economic, geographic and political diversity. 11. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Ability to pass background check  

Preferred Qualifications 

12. Recent and direct experience working in the legislative branch of California state government, especially the California State Senate. 

13. Graduate degree in a field related to public policy, public sector management, non profit management or education.

14. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with different organizational cultures and institutions.   15. Demonstrated ability to utilize a collegial and collaborative approach to assigned tasks.  

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, cover letter, and diversity statement.   Diversity Statement: Sac State holds diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its core values. Please share how you would implement DEI in this position and how these values have impacted y