Director, Esak'tima' Center
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Working Title: Director Esaktima Center
Classification Title: Administrator I
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday June 22 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP) the Director Esaktima Center (Director) is responsible for providing vision leadership and administration of the Esaktima Center. They serve as the chief administrative leader of the Esaktima Center supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Centers programs and needs.
The Esaktima Center provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources information and opportunities to support learning; empowering students holistic academic and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; creating an interactive role for students and their families within the campus community and beyond; and fostering pride in Sacramento State. The Director manages programming communications and events for students served by the Center so they have access to the support they need to succeed towards retention and graduation.
The Director is also responsible for building strategic partnerships with on and off-campus departments and organizations to build goodwill fundraise and elevate the public understanding of the unique populations served by the Esaktima Center. These strategic partnerships include building a system to track program-affiliated alumni past graduation and into the workforce. The Director will envision plan and develop regular opportunities for alumni to engage and give back to Sacramento State in the form of time (volunteering) or financial gifts (fundraising). These opportunities should be collaborative across campus departments programs and divisions.
FLSA:Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Anticipated Hiring Range:$ 6666 per month - $ 7083 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range:$4135 per month- $ 12288per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Regular/At-Will
Time Base:Full-Time
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours dependent on department needs
Department Information
The Esaktim Center(eh-sack-tee-mah) at Sacramento State residing onMiwokMaidu and Nisenanland welcomes all currently enrolled students.
The Esaktim Center provides supportive services for students to assist them in their academic journey with Academic Advising Academic Workshops Peer Advising Scholarship referrals Cultural Presentations and Workshops Student Leadership opportunities and Campus and Community Resources. We strive to make the Esaktim Center a home away from home where their values as a student are recognized their student accomplishments are celebrated and their contributions to our community are Center is an open and inclusive gathering space for all students.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check
PreferredQualifications
- Experience with or knowledge of advocacy programs that connect constituents and stakeholders with community leaders and elected officials.
- Experience working with student-centric programs in higher education.
- Demonstrated record of success overseeing a cultural or identity-based Center and supporting underrepresented minority students.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Supplemental Questions
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
Recruitment Timeline
Please note that initial interviews are anticipated to take place virtually July 7-11.
Finalist on-campus interviews are anticipated to take place July 21-25.
Finalist interview will include a presentation and Q&A with the campus community.
The target start date of this position is Monday August 18.
About Sacramento State
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 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 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 learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
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 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 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.
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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 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
