Director, Senate Fellows Program

California State University-Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

286d • $7,500 - $10,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of recent or direct experience working with or in government.
• Formal supervisory or management experience, including the hiring process.
• Experience in mentoring, advising, and/or teaching interns and/or students.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, collaboration, project management, interpersonal, problem-solving, and data analysis.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California state government and its structure, processes, and actors.
• Understanding and appreciation of California's demographic, economic, geographic, and political diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate a diverse workforce.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Recent and direct experience working in the legislative branch of California state government, especially the California State Senate.
• Graduate degree in a field related to public policy, public sector management, non-profit management, or education.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with different organizational cultures and institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a collegial and collaborative approach to assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Senate Fellows Program.
• Manage and oversee the selection and hiring processes.
• Recruit Senate placement offices.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the California State Senate.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Senate fellows.
• Assist with recruitment processes and support various programs and projects at the Center for California Studies.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree