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Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. 6 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director, Esak'tima' Center role at California State University-Sacramento Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. California State University-Sacramento provided pay range This range is provided by California State University-Sacramento. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Classification Title: Administrator I Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, June 22, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT Position Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP), the Director, Esak’tima’ Center (Director) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration of the Esak’tima’ Center. They serve as the chief administrative leader of the Esak’tima’ Center, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Center’s programs and needs. The Esak’tima’ Center 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 Esak’tima’ 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 : $ 4,135 per month - $ 12,288 per month Best-in-class Benefits : Click here to learn more CSU Total Compensation : Click here to learn more 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. with occasional evening and weekend hours dependent on department needs Department Information The Esak’timá Center (eh-sack-tee-mah) at Sacramento State, residing on Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan land, welcomes all currently enrolled students. The Esak’timá Center provides supportive services for students to assist them in their academic journey with Academic Advising, Academic Workshops, Peer Advising, Scholarship referrals, Cultural Presentations and Workshops, Student Leadership opportunities and Campus and Community Resources. We strive to make the Esak’timá Center a home away from home where their values as a student are recognized, their student accomplishments are celebrated and their contributions to our community are honored. The Center is an open and inclusive gathering space for all students. For more information, visit https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/esaktima-center/services-events.html Required Qualifications Education 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 Relevant experience in program design, development, and administration and project management. Experience in preparing and overseeing various types of publications (e.g., print, web, email, social media, networking). Experience with or knowledge of student development. Experience with recruiting and retaining volunteers and developing and managing budgets. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills and working knowledge of public relations, marketing strategies, and event planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, university administration, faculty, and staff and build successful community partnerships with other educational institutions, businesses, or non-profit foundations. Strong management skills, proven ability to recruit, hire, and professionally develop staff and managers to create a highly productive team. Excellent organizational, entrepreneurial, creative, and strategic skills. Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community. Conditions of Employment Ability to pass a background check Preferred Qualifications Experience with or knowledge of advocacy programs that connect constituents and stakeholders with community leaders and elected officials. Experience working with student-centric programs in higher education. Demonstrated record of success overseeing a cultural or identity-based Center, and supporting underrepresented minority students. Documents Needed to Apply (2) Resume Supplemental Questions Failure to upload required documentation, may result in disqualification. Recruitment Timeline Please note that initial interviews are anticipated to take place virtually July 7-11. Finalist on-campus interviews are anticipated to take place July 21-25. Finalist interview will include a presentation and Q&A with the campus community. The target start date of this position is Monday, August 18. For full posting details, please visit the direct link to apply. Seniority level Seniority levelDirector Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionOther and Education IndustriesHigher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California State University-Sacramento by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Child care support Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. 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