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Director of Career Services (Administrator II) – Job No: 545273 • Work Type: Management (MPP) • Location: Sonoma • Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Exciting Opportunity at SSU! Join Sonoma State University as the Director of Career Services to lead the Career Center and shape the future of career development for our students.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Lead and Shape the Future: Provide visionary leadership for the Career Center, overseeing strategic planning, staff development, and innovative program delivery that aligns with the university's long-term commitment to student success and career readiness.
• Elevate Student Success: Develop and deliver inclusive, forward-thinking career education programs that integrate academic learning with real-world preparation and reflect the needs of today's students and employers.
• Build for Sustainability and Impact: Lead operational planning, budget oversight, and continuous improvement efforts that ensure Career Services is scalable, data-informed, and aligned with institutional and system-wide priorities.

Why Sonoma State?

• Be part of a vibrant community committed to diversity, sustainability, and excellence.
• Work in an environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated.
• Help students prepare to tackle the challenges of the 21st century and make a real impact in their communities.

Check out the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

If you're ready to lead transformational change and reimagine the future of career services at Sonoma State University, we invite you to join us in preparing the next generation of bold, career-ready graduates.

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.

Sonoma State University embraces innovation in our quest to be a national model for public higher education by 2025. SSU's core values include Diversity and Social Justice; Sustainability and Environmental Inquiry; Connectivity and Community Engagement; and Adaptability and Responsiveness.

Application and Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume.

Salary and Benefits Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,000 to $7,500 per month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, CalPERS retirement, tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, 15 paid holidays per year, and a Personal Holiday. The university is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. (summary of benefits available)

Supplemental Information The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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 a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. CSU Out of State Policy applies: reside in California and employment outside the state is restricted. A background check is required prior to offer. Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff visas. Questions about the application process should be directed to the listed email. A Higher Education Opportunity Act Fire Safety Report is available upon request.

Application Close: Open Until Filled

To apply visit the university's employment site: employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/545273/director-of-career-services-administrator-ii

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