Director of Operations, Administrator II

Director of Operations, Administrator II

The California State University |

The California State University | Posted Mar 6

Full-time

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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 Thursday, March 19, 2026.

In your cover letter, describe your experience leading operational functions within a complex organization, including examples that demonstrate your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and communicate effectively across diverse groups.

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

Reporting directly to the Dean, College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (Dean), the Director of Operations provides management and guidance for the College of HSSA, and supervises staff and student personnel in these units. The incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing the business functions, including finance, budget, registration, procurement, automation and customer service. The incumbent interprets, executes and makes recommendations to solve operational, human resource, and fiscal questions and issues to achieve organizational goals.

This position serves as a critical member of the Dean’s leadership team and collaborates closely with the Dean and Department Chairs to ensure management and administrative functions operate efficiently and are in line with strategic goals. Additionally, in the absence of the Dean, provides leadership and acts on behalf of the Dean.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of administrative and technical experience, preferably in a complex academic work environment, including 3 years of progressively responsible and applicable leadership and/or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Higher education experience and prior fiscal responsibility for developing and managing complex budgets is highly preferred.

Experience as an administrative manager in a complex field or industry is highly desirable. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, database query spreadsheets and databases, and People Soft preferred.

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,084 to $10,167 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

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 and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the 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.

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…