Dean's Office Specialist, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Non-Exempt

This position is only open to Sonoma State University Employees

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

In your cover letter, please address why you are interested in this specific role at SSU and what skills and experiences you bring that align with the required qualifications.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director of Operations (Director), the Dean’s Office Specialist (Specialist) performs varied administrative, technical and analytical duties in support of the Dean, the Director, and departments within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. The Specialist serves as a main resource for the Dean, the Director, faculty, staff, students, and the community, in diverse and limited to moderate complex matters of policy, procedure, and practice. The Specialist is expected to use independent judgement to make decisions, interpret and apply policies and procedures, perform research when needed, prepare and analyze various reports, provide support documentation and provide general office assistance. Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities and accountability for own work results. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Three years of experience in office administration is preferred. Working knowledge of social media communications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, including use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation is required.  Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Qualtrics, Drupal, desktop publishing and PeopleSoft preferred.

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.

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.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report (https://clery.sonoma.edu/annual-security-report) includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

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