Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is seeking a Staff Services Manager I. In this role you will: 

• Responsible for managing legislation, special projects and leading key programs and  functions within the department, including serving as a project manager and logistical  lead for events, policy briefings, and other related work with community audiences.
• Develop and advance advocacy positions and strategies to achieve organization goals  and adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Engage with key national partners on critical federal policy issues and serve as  government relations liaison between the Commission and the US Department of  Education on federal legislative activities.
• Manage advocacy initiatives that educate and engage stakeholders to support the  Commission’s policy priorities and help advance these efforts through a variety of online  and offline strategies.
• Lead various Commission led workgroups; facilitate listening sessions; work closely with  staff in multiple programs; provide leadership in federal and state advocacy coalitions;  monitoring, researching, and analyzing federal and state laws, regulations, policies and  proposed legislation; advises and makes recommendations regarding proposed federal  and state legislation.
• Presents at conferences, forums, and similar events.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.
• Work in a climate-controlled office environment, open office space with artificial lighting. 
• Attend meetings in designated conference rooms and be willing to travel to off-site locations. 
• Current residency in the State of California is required. This position’s location is designated in Rancho Cordova, CA and may be eligible for hybrid teleworking. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the CSAC’s current telework policy. While CSAC supports telework, regular in-person attendance will be required at CSAC’s Rancho Cordova location based on operational needs. Teleworking from outside the State of California is strictly prohibited.

Special Requirements

Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills relate to the preferred qualifications of this position. The SOQ should be typed in 12-point Arial font and be no more than one page in length. Cover letters and résumés are not considered an SOQ. Please clearly state on your document Statement of Qualifications. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected.

Please restate the questions as they appear below and then your response.

1.  How does your education, training, experience, and skills relate to the desireable qualifications of  this position?

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in monitoring federal legislative proposals.
• Experience in testifying in front of the legislature or other entities.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Experience in writing bill analysis, bill amendments, and position letters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to think critically and develop, analyze, and recommend solutions or alternatives.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including policymakers, community based organizations and other stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks with changing priorities and provide outstanding customer service.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software packages.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to perform well under pressure on time-sensitive and high priority projects.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

A completed application package must include the following:

• On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Position Number, Position Title, and Job Control Number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section.
• "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) and total hours worked per week for all employment history listed on the STD. 678.
• Name, address, and phone numbers of current and former employers and supervisors.
• "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) on the resume (if applicable).
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification held (not working titles).
• All required documents listed in the "Required Application Documents" section.
• If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your official/informal transcripts for verification. These transcripts must include your name and the name of the school. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must also submit an evaluation of this degree to determine its US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit this website to find organizations that provide these services.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification must be included in your completed Application Package to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment.

Resumes, Cover Letters, etc. DO NOT replace the required, completed Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678).

Personally Identifiable Information:
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any of your documents in your application package.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please refer to the Special Requirments Section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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