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  • Internship Programs Analyst

    Sacramento, California 95819 United States CSU, Sacramento Jul 03, 2025
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    CSU, Sacramento

    Sacramento State, ranked the fourth most diverse university in the western United States, according to U.S. News and World Report (2019), is at the forefront of issues paramount to the region, such as environmental research, politics, business, arts, healthcare, entrepreneurship and more. The University is preparing tomorrow’s leaders to embrace California’s opportunities, solve its challenges, and redefine what’s possible. The University offers 64 bachelor’s degree programs with 70 concentrations, 51 master’s degree programs with 26 concentrations, and five doctoral degrees, in Audiology, Physical Therapy, School Psychology, Public History and Educational Leadership, with two concentrations in Ed.D. It also offers 28 post-baccalaureate certificates and 10 credential programs, and houses numerous research and community service centers. Sacramento State is impactful globally and locally, with more than 240,000 alumni around the world and with 1-in-20 residents of the Sacramento region as proud alumnus or alumna. Sacramento State At a Glance: Founded: 1947 (as Sacramento State College) President: Robert S. Nelsen Campus: 300 acres, six miles from the State Capitol; a designated “Tree Campus USA” Six-County Service Region: Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Yuba Athletics: NCAA Division I Key Rankings and Distinctions:  Fourth most diverse University in the western United States (US News and World Report, 2019) 17th best undergraduate teaching in the Western Region, United States (U.S. News and World Report, 2019) 1 in 20 adults in the region is a Sac State grad Top 20 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (Washington Monthly, 2019) Capital Fellows Program, which offers public policy fellowships in California State government, is ranked as one of the best internships in the nation for career development. Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of state government. Bachelor's in gerontology degree is ranked fifth-best in the U.S. (College Choice) The School of Nursing averages the CSU’s highest first-attempt pass rate, with scores higher than UC Irvine and UCLA Master of Science in Accountancy program ranked third nationally for Best Online Program and sixth most affordable (SR Education Group) Students: Fall 2019 total enrollment: 31,156 (full-time: 24,888; part-time: 6,268) Student-to-faculty ratio: 24:1 Average class size: 27 Enrollment by Ethnicity (Fall 2019): Hispanic: 34% White: 26% Asian American: 19% Other/multiracial: 6% African American: 6% Unknown: 4% Non-resident alien: 4% Pacific Islander: 1%

    Job Description

    Working Title: Internship Programs Analyst

    Classification Title: Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Non-Exempt

    Po sting Details

    Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT

    Hiring Preference


    Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

    Position Summary

    Under the direction of the Lead Internship/Employer Relations and Professional Programs Coordinator and Career Center Director, the Internship Programs Analyst (IPA) plays a key role in the development, implementation and analysis of tools and development of employer contacts, resulting in employment opportunities for students and recent alumni. Such opportunities include paid internships, instructionally related activities (IRA) fee funded internships, cooperative education, apprenticeships, fellowships, on-campus student employment, Federal Work Study, and early talent development programs. The incumbent supports strategic campus partnerships by performing outreach to connect with area employers, community leaders, faculty and students, resulting in an expanded database, campus-wide benefits, and increased employment opportunities.

    The IPA assists on-campus employers with the utilization of Handshake (software used to schedule campus job postings), networking sessions, campus recruiting, and Internship Site Fair registrations. The incumbent is responsible for logistical planning and support for programs targeted to, but not limited to, Pell and Cal grant eligible, underrepresented, EOP, and Hispanic Serving Institution, AANAPISI and Black Serving Institution students.

    The IPA implements integrated, cross-unit program components related to employer relations business processes; intercampus coordination; and program tracking and reporting to facilitate a variety of inclusive student internships and learning aligned employment programs. The IPA supports helping students to grow, work in their areas of interest, and explore a wide range of activities and ideas. IPA further helps introduce students to new fields of study and interest areas they might not encounter in their regular coursework.

    The IPA communicates and coordinates regularly with SASEEP, Financial Aid/Federal Work Study directors, Procurement, Accounting, and Student Employment, to ensure accurate program expenses and implementation; works with Career Center to maintain and establish new employer sites and internship opportunities; communicates program requirements to employers and students; and performs other analytical business functions (e.g., preparing reports on program outcomes) as necessary.

    FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

    Anticipated Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring rate is at the minimum of the classification range ($3,879 per month).

    CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,879 per month - $7,488 per month

    Best-in-class Benefits: Click here to learn more

    CSU Total Compensation: Click here to learn more

    Salary Grade/Range: 1

    Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

    Time Base: Full-Time

    Pay Plan: 12 months

    Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Summer hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm.

    Department Information

    Through a collaborative career development approach, we engage, educate and empower our students and alumni to thrive and successfully contribute to our community, economy and future workforce.

    We develop employer and community partnerships to recruit, collaborate with and inform our talented students and alumni.

    To learn more about the Career Center, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-life/career-center/

    Minimum Qualifications

    Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

    Required Qualifications

    Ability to keep precise administrative and financial records and follow accurate business processes. Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and through electronic presentations; Ability to write and prepare technical and business process documents for a variety of stakeholders Ability to perform business math. Proficiency with standard office programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) with the ability to perform accurate data entry using databases, and create presentations and other documents. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and program status and outcomes reports with data from business systems. Ability to prepare and present information. Ability to work cooperatively with campus business units, university staff, students and faculty; Ability to work effectively with nonprofits, government agencies, local business, and chambers of commerce; Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures; Ability to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts from diverse backgrounds, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
    Condition of Employment:
    • A background check must be satisfactorily completed post-conditional offer.


    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience with Federal Work Study. Experience with campus student employment processes. Experience with University systems such as ONBASE, CMS Campus Solutions, and/or Qualtrics. Experience with Handshake talent recruitment system. Experience providing administrative or business processes support in a postsecondary education setting or federally-funded workforce development program.

    Documents Needed to Apply
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter

    Failure to upload required documentation, may result in disqualification.

    You will also be prompted to respond to a set of supplemental questions as part of your application.

    About Sacramento State

    Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s 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 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

    “As California’s 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 .

    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 https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

    The 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 https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html .

    Jeanne 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 https://www.csus.edu/clery . 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 clery@csus.edu .

    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.

    COVID19 Vaccination Policy

    Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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.

    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 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits 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.

    Advertised: Jul 02 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:

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