Department Coordinator, Geology (ASC II)

Working Title : Department Coordinator, Geology (ASC II)

Classification Title : Administrative Support Coordinator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled) :  Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 11 : 55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Department Coordinator for the Geology Department serves as the primary person responsible for supporting administrative functions in the Department.  The coordinator maintains the class schedule in CMS, gathers and organizes course syllabi and textbook adoptions, processes student adds / drops, prepares departmental correspondence, and assists faculty and staff with questions and administrative support.

In addition, the Department Coordinator serves as an administrative support coordinator for the Sacramento State Planetarium.  In this capacity, the incumbent will maintain the planetarium schedule, facilitate hiring of student assistants to provide planetarium shows, and work with the Planetarium Director on social media and advertising for planetarium shows.  Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining driver authorization paperwork and field trip liability forms for Geology, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics and Astronomy Departments.

FLSA :  Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range :  $4,058 per month - $4,300  per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,058 per month - $6,653 per month

Best-in-class Benefits :

CSU Total Compensation :

Salary Grade / Range :  2

Recruitment Type :   Regular (Probationary)

Time Base :   Full-Time

Pay Plan :   12 months

Work Hours :  Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Department Information

The Geology Department is an academic department within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The Department offers numerous lecture and lab sections of a variety of lower-division courses covering general education requirements. The upper-division lecture, lab and field courses concentrate on the Geology major, fulfilling B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees. There are currently eight full-time and several part-time faculty, and one technician in the department which serves about 100 Geology majors.

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Minimum Qualifications

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical / vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and / or performing entire clerical and administrative support functions in a complex administrative environment
• Experience setting priorities, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and evaluating and making recommendations pertaining to operational and procedural matters
• Basic knowledge of and ability to follow standard office procedures (e.g. filing, maintaining of records, answering phone and transferring of voicemail messages)
• Expertise with office software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat) and office equipment and the Internet
• Ability to provide lead work direction, training, and guidance to student assistants or other office staff and provide input to performance evaluations, when needed.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work creatively and independently under general direction related to departmental goals
• Ability to prepare correspondence and utilize spreadsheets and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and accurately (e.g., reports) and with mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Skilled in interaction with others at all levels within and outside the university, including in sensitive interpersonal situations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, inclusively, and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
• Demonstrated ability to assist with meetings and events coordination
• Ability to maintain and store data, records, and other information securely according to university policy

Conditions of Employment

Preferred Qualifications

Documents Needed to Apply

Failure to upload the required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

is located in the heart of Californias capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital, is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission :

As Californias capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to ; ; ; ; , and .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and / or interviewing process, visit .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification :

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and / or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the  prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants :

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $4,058 - $6,653