Application Process

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

In your cover letter please include how your background and experience prepares you for this role, and why do you want to work on this initiative?

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Co-Director of the Redwood Coast K-16 Collaborative (Co-Director), the K-16 Collaborative Pathway Facilitator is responsible for providing direct support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Lake and/or Mendocino Counties to develop, align and improve high school pathways programs that combine academics, career technical education, work-based learning and comprehensive student support. The K-16 Collaborative Pathway Facilitator supports the K-16 initiative grant objectives that prepare middle and high school students to succeed in both secondary and post-secondary education while learning employability skills. The incumbent supports collaboration between stakeholders in the K-16 system to ensure sequential courses align with regional post-secondary pathways, facilitate the use of data to identify existing pathways and gaps among K12 and community colleges, with a focus on education and healthcare pathways.

*The incumbent is expected to work on a daily basis in Lake and/or Mendocino Counties.

Key Qualifications

This position requires equivalent graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse students, as well as first generation, low income, and other underrepresented potential college students highly preferred. Professional experience developing curriculum for middle school, high school, and/or college students strongly preferred. TRIO program experience preferred. Experience with public speaking and classroom management preferred. Knowledge of college entrance requirements and processes and Common Core College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Canvas, Camtasia, Adobe products, multimedia, web design, and virtual instruction platforms, including video technologies and PeopleSoft preferred. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,276 a month. This is a full time, temporary, exempt position funded through June 2026. Annual reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

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. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment 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 considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing 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. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid-compliance-and-monitoring-office.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

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