Corporate Partnership Administrative Trainee

Working Title: Corporate Partnership Administrative Trainee

Classification Title:Administrative Trainee

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Thursday October 1 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director of Development and Corporate Partnerships for Student Affairs the Corporate Partnership Administrative Trainee provides administrative organizational and project coordination support for the Division of Student Affairs partnership and philanthropic initiatives. This position is designed to develop foundational knowledge of partnership activation donor stewardship external engagement and higher education philanthropy while supporting the successful execution of existing corporate community and philanthropic partnerships. The role will work collaboratively with a variety of campus partners including but not limited to: University Advancement Athletics Academic Affairs and External Relations.

The incumbent serves as a central coordination resource for partnership activation by maintaining organized systems that track partnership agreements sponsorship benefits activation timelines event logistics stewardship activities and reporting deadlines. Working closely with campus departments and external stakeholders the Corporate Partnership Administrative Trainee helps ensure partnership commitments are fulfilled accurately professionally and on schedule while contributing to positive partner and donor experiences.

Under immediate supervision the Corporate Partnership Administrative Trainee assists with preparing annual partnership recaps donor stewardship reports impact summaries presentations and other communications that demonstrate the outcomes of philanthropic investments and partnership engagements. The position also supports meetings events recognition activities and other administrative functions while developing skills in relationship management project coordination communication and organizational effectiveness within the Division of Student Affairs.

FLSA:Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range:The salary rate for this appointment is $4367 per starting salary is at the entry of the classification salary range.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4367 per month (Step 1) - $6362 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Recruitment Type:Temporary(1-Year Limited Duration. Possibility for an additional 1-year appointment based on funding and performance.)

Time Base:Full-Time

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm / Summer HoursMonday - Friday 7:30am to 4pmwith occasional weekend and evening hours dependent on department need.

Department Information

Student Affairs is at the center of every transformational collaborative innovative and educational initiative at Sacramento State. Through dynamic programs focused on enhancing the student experience Student Affairs offers a breadth of enhancements which help its more than 32000 students succeed. Multiple academic centers devoted to equity and student success whether the physical mental financial and academic health and wellness of each student prove vital to thousands each year. Academic support and graduation retention programs remove barriers and propel our students toward lifelong success. For more information visit: Qualifications

RequiredQualifications

1. Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills including the ability to develop and maintain systems for tracking partnership agreements sponsorship benefits activation timelines event logistics stewardship activities and reporting deadlines. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy attention to detail and follow-through.
2. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an outgoing positive and professional demeanor. Ability to establish rapport communicate effectively and cultivate meaningful relationships with campus colleagues corporate and community partners donors alumni volunteers and other stakeholders while providing exceptional customer service.
3. Ability to coordinate partnership activation activities by monitoring contractual deliverables sponsorship benefits recognition opportunities event logistics and fulfillment schedules to ensure commitments are completed accurately professionally and on time.
4. Ability to anticipate project needs proactively identify upcoming deadlines and action items and independently follow through to ensure partnership commitments and stewardship activities remain organized and on schedule.
5. Ability to assist in preparing annual partnership recaps donor stewardship reports impact summaries presentations and other materials that effectively communicate the outcomes and value of philanthropic investments sponsorships and partnership engagements.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare professional correspondence reports presentations meeting materials and partnership communications for both internal and external audiences.
7. Ability to collect organize analyze and maintain accurate information from multiple sources while ensuring data integrity confidentiality and accessibility for reporting stewardship and operational purposes.
8. Ability to coordinate meetings recognition events partnership activations campus visits and other engagement activities including scheduling logistics preparation of materials and post-event follow-up.
9. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of philanthropy donor stewardship partnership activation sponsorship fulfillment customer service and relationship management within a higher education nonprofit or public sector environment or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn these functions.
10. Ability to learn interpret and apply university policies procedures contractual obligations and administrative processes related to partnership agreements stewardship activities and divisional operations.
11. Demonstrated initiative professionalism sound judgment discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive donor partner and university information.
12. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint and Teams.
13. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative and customer-focused environment while supporting the mission and values of Sacramento State and the Division of Student Affairs.

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and flex time as needed.

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

1. Experience coordinating multiple projects events or partnership activities while maintaining detailed schedules tracking systems and organizational processes.
2. Experience providing exceptional customer service or relationship management in higher education nonprofit corporate hospitality or other customer-facing environments.
3. Experience preparing reports presentations annual recaps dashboards or outcome summaries for leadership or external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated interest in philanthropy higher education corporate partnerships community engagement student success or external relations.
5. Working knowledge of Sac State Campus

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre park-like 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 proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead serve and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and a Black Serving Institution and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

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 Campus Safety ActNotification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at 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 ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .

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 as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State 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.

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