HSI National Initiatives Program Specialist

California State University, Northridge

Job Location:

Northridge, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5797 - 6792

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity equity and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you youve come to the right place. Learn more: Duties

Under general supervision the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) National Initiatives Program Specialist supports the development coordination and implementation of national STEAM initiatives and partnerships across the HSI Equity Innovation Hub. The incumbent contributes to program design operational execution student engagement communications and data-informed impact for national challenges grants convenings and communities of practice within a growing innovation-focused ecosystem.

Supporting national STEAM Innovation Challenges Signature Initiatives and grant programs
Coordinating partner engagement collaboration meetings and national events
Contributing to student engagement peer mentor programming and national showcases
Supporting communications digital content and social media campaigns
Assisting with data collection evaluation reporting and impact documentation
Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field is required.

Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible relevant experience. Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.

A masters degree in education communication business or other related fields is preferred.

Experience coordinating partnerships across industry government and higher education sectors including initiative and strategic relationship management is highly desirable.

Experienced in data evaluation impact reporting and continuous innovation planning for strategic initiatives; demonstrated success in managing national events collaboration with national partners communities of practice and digital or virtual collaboration platforms is highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of national higher education ecosystems Hispanic Serving Institutions and STEAM-focused initiatives including program frameworks partnership development and grant-funded or challenge-based programming that supports cross-institutional collaboration and national engagement.
Knowledge of administrative operational and fiscal processes supporting national or multi-institutional programs including event logistics grant administration budgeting record keeping compliance requirements and the use of digital platforms to support program implementation and collaboration.
Ability to support the design coordination and implementation of national initiatives by contributing to program development partnership engagement community of practice coordination and collaboration with internal teams industry partners and national stakeholders to advance aligned programming and engagement goals.
Ability to provide operational technical and financial support for complex national initiatives by coordinating logistics preparing materials supporting application and review processes maintaining accurate records tracking expenditures and collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent implementation and adherence to established procedures.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
Classification: 1038 / Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 3
The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5797- $6792 per month dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5797 - $8445 per month.
HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office 1 day remote); however this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

Applications received through February 12 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at .

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