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HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation
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This is not a state position
Job Title: Human Resources and Office Manager
Location: Eureka, CA
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Wage: $20.00-$25.00/hour, depending on experience
Project Name: Northern California Small Business Development Lead Center
Supervisor: Associate Regional Director of Finance
GENERAL INFORMATION
Under the direction of the Associate Regional Director of Finance, this position is responsible for the oversight and coordination of Human Resource compliance and tasks related to the day to day communications and operations of the SBDC Lead Center Office. This includes independent performance of varied specialized administrative and analytical duties as an office administrator, supervising student assistants, and provide direction in the coordination of large multi-office projects.
This position is a full-time, benefitted position with retirement eligibility after one year. While continuation of this position is foreseen for years to come, this position is contingent on continued grant funding. This is not a state or federal position.
The Norcal SBDC is part of Humboldt State University’s Sponsored Programs Foundation. Headquarters are located on campus in Arcata, CA. The program serves the business community in northern counties of California with non- credit education and consulting. Funding for these programs comes from the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). Humboldt State University has hosted the SBDC program since January 2006.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of Human Resource tasks for regional staff of 50-60 who are working remotely and spread out through Northern California
Proactively support new staff search committees and ensure compliance with organizational policies
Responsible for new staff orientation to ensure they have access to payroll, benefit information, computer access, etc. to ensure they have can complete their jobs effectively
Oversee department payroll and track that department payroll is submitted timely
Track staff evaluation schedules and support managers in completing evaluations timely.
Maintain region calendar of events for 500+ people
Coordinate and support webinars, events, meetings including attendance, agendas, meeting minutes
Assist with grant reporting, as needed
Assist Director and other staff as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, webinar software (Zoom), and
cloud computing
Read, comprehend and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated Project Management Skills
Proven ability to communicate with diverse groups of staff and administrators
AA or Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an accredited university or the equivalent in 3 years or more of
sufficient and progressively responsible human resource and office coordination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in Business Administration, a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Previous experience working with federal and/or state grants
Previous experience with PeopleSoft, or other institutional accounting system
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS:
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations
where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems to meet needs of projects by interacting with members of the
department and campus community
Demonstrated ability to analyze and address problems using reasoning and the interpretation and application of
theories and principles to develop and recommend alternatives and best courses of action.
Detail-orientated with excellent organizational skills
Research and Problem solving skills
Ability to learn new, complex topics easily
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants should submit the following items via email to Chase Kerrigan. Please contact us for email address.
1. HSU application
2. Cover Letter
3. Résumé
4. Three professional reference contacts
5. HSU SPF Self Identification Form for Job Applicants (signed in two places)
Application Review Date: Monday, June 15, 2020 by 5:00pm PDT. Position will be open until filled.
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. More information about HSU SPF’s Equal Employment Opportunity hiring can be found here.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position within HSU SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current HSU SPF employees who apply for this position.
For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form which can be found here or call the SPF Interim Compliance Support Coordinator at (707) 826-5169.
