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Sonoma State University is hiring a McNair Program Coordinator, Student Services Professional III, Temporary. Participants in the McNair Scholars research program rely on this coordinator for student advisement and academic support as they prepare for graduate school. Work is directed by the Senior Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, with lead direction from the McNair Scholars Program Director.

Highlights

Provide independent student advisement and guidance to McNair research program participants.
Offer academic support services to program participants.
Coordinate distinct program components or special programs.
Plan and carry out a variety of instructional activities.
Help program-eligible students from underrepresented groups apply for and gain acceptance to graduate programs through resources and training.
Salary anticipated at $5,540 to $6,069 per month for a full-time, temporary, exempt position.
Master's degree in the sciences, social sciences, or humanities, as the McNair Scholars grant requires.
Three years of progressively responsible student services work experience, including counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
One year working with low-income, first-generation, or underrepresented minority students is preferred.
Intermediate proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Word and Excel.

McNair Program Coordinator, Student Services Professional III, Temporary Full Description

Job no: 563150

Work type: Staff

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

In your cover letter, please describe your experience administering complex student research programs at an institution of higher education with a focus on supporting historically underrepresented ethnic minority communities and first-generation college students.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Senior Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), with additional lead work direction from the Director of the McNair Scholars Program (Director), the McNair Research Coordinator performs complex Student Services professional work characterized by independent student advisement, guidance, and provides academic support services to McNair Research program participants. The incumbent coordinates distinct program components or special programs; participates in the planning and execution of a variety of instructional activities; and provides resources and training that help program-eligible students from underrepresented groups apply for and gain acceptance to graduate programs.

Key Qualifications

This McNair Scholars grant requires the incumbent to possess a master’s degree in an academic discipline within the sciences, social sciences, or humanities. In addition, the incumbent should possess experience with counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution, possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year of experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or underrepresented minority students is preferred. Experience coordinating academic programs or subprograms and event, as well as experience with accounting practices, budget monitoring and reconciliation, and developing and maintaining financial projections is preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of publishing software and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, temporary, exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,540 to $6,069 a month. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

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.

Supplemental Information

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

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.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions:

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521 - 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 applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Application Process & Accommodations:

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to [email protected]. The ADA Coordinator is also available ([email protected]) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Advertised: Oct 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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