TRIO SSS Operations Coordinator, Administrative Support Coordinator I, Fixed-Term

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director of TRiO Student Support Services, the TRiO SSS Program Coordinator initiates, coordinates, and implements a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned departmental programs. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of clerical work and administrative support functions and performs the full range of secretarial and administrative functions for various departmental programs. The incumbent makes recommendations on operational and procedural processes for the department; oversees project coordination; provides lead work direction, training, and assistance to other support staff and student employees, and provides back-up to other staff in the department as needed. Work assignments involve using reasoning and judgment to develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions. Day-to-day work is performed relatively independently with general instructions, except for new assignments.

Requirements

High school degree or technical/vocational program.
Minimum of two years administrative work experience involving program administration and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development of improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
Thorough knowledge of standard office systems.
Ability to use a broad range of standard office technology to support duties of the position.
Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Apps, and Microsoft Office required.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of low-income and first-generation college students.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
Familiarity with the purpose and administrative operations of TRiO Programs highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates, coordinates, and implements a variety of administrative duties in support of the assigned departmental programs.
Responsible for the coordination of clerical work and administrative support functions.
Performs the full range of secretarial and administrative functions for various departmental programs.
Makes recommendations on operational and procedural processes for the department.
Oversees project coordination.
Provides lead work direction, training, and assistance to other support staff and student employees.
Provides back-up to other staff in the department as needed.