SDSU Research Foundation

Role Description The starting salary range for this position is $5,875.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. Funded by the Tobacco Related Disease Research Program of California (TRDRP), this community-based participatory research project aims to: - Evaluate the effectiveness of the youth-informed Tobacco Harm Reduction through Expressive Arts (TobExA) strengths-based intervention to prevent and reduce tobacco and tobacco-cannabis co-use among housing insecure and systems-impacted adolescents and transitional-aged youth. - Elucidate strategies to implement, sustain, and scale TobExA in youth service settings. This project is collaboratively overseen by: - Dr. Jennifer Felner, Associate Professor of Public Health at San Diego State University (SDSU). - Ms. Haley Veniegas, Director of Services. - Ms. Renatta Escobedo, Program Manager, at San Diego Youth Services (SDYS). This position is supervised by Dr. Felner at the SDSU Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH) and will work closely with Ms. Venigas and Ms. Escobedo. Under the immediate supervision of Dr. Felner, the study Program Manager will perform advanced community-based participatory research activities pertaining to: - Study coordination. - Overseeing equitable partner engagement and participatory planning processes. - Overseeing qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis efforts. - Supporting participant engagement and retention. - Supporting oversight of broader community-academic research team. Performance in this role will be supported by prior scientific knowledge from the appropriate coursework and skills acquired through community-based work experience. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administration work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. - Five years of progressively responsible experience in office or administrative environment. - Master’s degree in public health or related field (preferred). - Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish-English) proficiency (preferred). Requirements - Oversee daily study management in collaboration with relevant staff and community partners. - Oversee partner engagement and participatory planning processes. - Oversee routine IRB correspondence and maintenance. - Oversee participant recruitment and retention. - Provide daily updates to the Principal Investigator on study oversight. - Support multi-setting mixed-methods data collection, management, and analyses (including qualitative interviews and focus groups; ethnographic observations in youth service settings; and longitudinal surveys). - Support supervision of other research staff and student research interns or volunteers. - Collaborate with community partners to train and provide technical assistance to intervention facilitators (including via monthly “communities of practice”). - Support the development and implementation of a youth facilitator model to support intervention roll-out and testing. - Oversee quarterly engagement of study Community Advisory Board (CAB). - Support funder-required reporting (quarterly or annual progress reports). - Support project dissemination through community and academic presentations, reports, and briefs. - Opportunities for authorship on scientific manuscripts and presentations at scientific conferences. - Attend trainings as needed. - Comply with all Project and SDSURF policies and procedures. Benefits - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Role Description IAHSJ is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-aligned Project Manager to support the coordination, implementation, and advancement of IAHSJ initiatives. This role works closely with the Founding Director and is responsible for the management of the Institute, including operations and strategic priorities across funded programs, including: - Prison Arts Collective (PAC) - Valuing Incarcerated Scholars Through Academia (VISTA) - Holistic Learning in Higher Education in Prisons (HLHEP) The Project Manager supports the coordination and implementation of IAHSJ operations by: - Maintaining systems, tracking budgets and administrative requirements. - Supporting onboarding processes and personnel tracking to ensure consistency and accountability. - Supervising program leads, part-time staff, interns, and IAHSJ communications. This role prioritizes oversight and coordination based on grant requirements and funding commitments to support timely, compliant, and well-resourced implementation. Qualifications - Knowledge of program management and multi-site program coordination. - Knowledge of staff supervision, team leadership, and organizational operations. - Knowledge of budgeting and grant-funded program administration. - Ability to translate strategic goals into operational systems and practices. - Ability to supervise and mentor staff while fostering collaboration and accountability. - Ability to coordinate work across teams, sites, and partner institutions. - Ability to analyze program information to support decision-making and improvement. - Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation preparation. - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong organization and follow-through. Requirements - Equivalent to 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. - 5 years of progressively responsible experience performing varied or specialized administrative and analytical duties and/or service as a program administrator. Preferred Qualification & Special Skills - Proven leadership in nonprofit, higher education, public sector, or mission-driven organizations. - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. - Advanced degree in arts administration, public administration, nonprofit management, education, or related field. - Experience working within higher education or large institutional environments. - Experience working in or in partnership with correctional institutions or justice-impacted communities. - Experience with arts programming, arts education, or Arts in Corrections initiatives. - Experience managing grant-funded programs and coordinating reporting requirements. - Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams of staff, artists, students, or volunteers. - Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and community-centered arts engagement. - Candidates with lived experience of the criminal justice system will be strongly considered. Additional Applicant Information - Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Role Description The starting salary range for this position is $6250.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. This position will be assigned to work as an integral member of the Hawaii training project (10%), the New York Sub Minimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) project (80%), and the Employment Transition Model Demonstration project (10%) within the Interwork Institute. - The Hawaii training project will support professionals in the vocational rehabilitation field in gaining knowledge and skills to better support people. - The NY SWTCIE will support ACCES-VR in developing a guide for Community Rehabilitation Providers in implementing customized employment for individuals with disabilities. - The position may support research for comprehensive statewide needs assessments (CSNAs) for the VR program. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Project Director, the Outreach and Training Specialist (OTS) will collaborate with a team(s) that provides training to staff and partners of public vocational rehabilitation programs, initially in Hawaii, and community rehabilitation providers across the country. The OTS will support the development of training and implementation materials for both the SWTCIE and ETM projects, and support the implementation of CSNAs for VR programs through contracts with specific agencies. Responsibilities - Provide training to direct CRP staff, primarily in Hawaii, with additional states as needed. - Engage in developing direct resources and materials on topics such as family engagement, customized employment, special education, and others. - Provide direct technical assistance to project partners on an intensive, targeted, and universal level. - Track and plan the provision of training and travel as required. - Duties will primarily be divided as follows: - Training Development and Delivery – 50% - Design, develop, and deliver high-quality training to CRP staff, focusing on Hawai’i and additional states as needed. - Facilitate trainings across multiple formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid environments. - Tailor training content to align with state VR priorities, workforce system integration, and culturally responsive practices. - Incorporate adult learning principles and interactive strategies. - Evaluate training effectiveness and refine content based on feedback. - Work cooperatively with team members responsible for providing TA and training in the designated topic area. - Conduct face-to-face training to CRP and VR agency staff and partners. - Gather information on best practices in the assigned topic area for inclusion in the project and distribution to partners. - Conduct universal and targeted TA activities via webinars and communities of practice. - Contribute to designing and implementing training on supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, effective human resources practice, and other employment-related policy and practice issues related to individuals with disabilities. - Contribute to building and sustaining training capacity through collaborative relationships with partners and networks. - Participate in efforts to market training offerings. - Resource and Material Development – 40% - Develop practical tools and resources for CRPs and partners. - Produce materials on family engagement, customized employment, special education, and workforce alignment. - Ensure materials are accessible and clearly written. - Align products with federal and state guidance. - Support Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessments – 5% - Support the coordination and implementation of CSNA activities with VR agencies and SDSURF-II staff. - Assist in developing surveys for the CSNA. - Conduct individual and focus group interviews. - Gather and analyze data from VR agencies. - Triangulate data from multiple methodologies and make recommendations for program improvement. - Write the final CSNA report. - Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned - 5% Qualifications - Master’s Degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field. - Six years of experience at a Program Specialist II level, two years of which were in a position with high level of responsibility and requiring specialized skills. Requirements - Knowledge of effective program implementation in special education, transition, VR programs, and community rehabilitation programs. - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or related programs, and online databases to track data & provide reports. - Ability to work as a team. - Ability to provide training effectively to large groups. - Ability to develop reports and resources for use of project stakeholders. - Ability to gather and analyze research data, and compile data for reports and summaries. - Ability to prepare clear and concise reports; draft and compose correspondence, standard reports and spreadsheets. - Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action. - Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects. - Ability to display strong interpersonal skills by interacting professionally with community partners and Interwork staff. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to VR program staff, staff from the Interwork Institute, and other public and private agencies. - Ability to display exceptional organizational skills, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, and possess good judgment and common sense. - Ability to display sensitivity toward individuals from underrepresented groups (i.e., disabilities, ethnic minorities, second language learners, first-generation students, veterans, international students, etc.). Preferred Experience - Direct experience as PSII with SDSURF or in a previous position with similar responsibilities, complexity and scope of work. - Direct experience in working with individuals from underserved communities, with particular experience in the state of Hawai’i. Additional Applicant Information - Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Role Description Under the supervision of the Managing Editor and/or News Director, the Freelance News Editor coaches, guides and directs a team of reporters on both daily and long-term assignments. This role manages, edits, assigns and reviews day-to-day news coverage across radio, TV, and digital platforms, and coordinates coverage needs with the Senior Producers. With support and oversight from the Managing Editor and/or News Director, the Freelance News Editor also provides input and assistance on projects under their purview. The Freelance News Editor is responsible for ensuring that coverage prioritizes accountability reporting, people-centered storytelling, and a mix of thought-provoking stories and explainers that broaden audience understanding. KPBS is committed to delivering high-quality, in-depth local news and analysis across all platforms. The mission of the news division is to provide fair, accurate reporting on the people and issues that matter to the San Diego and Imperial County communities. This position plays a critical role in advancing this mission by supervising reporters and elevating the quality of their stories. The Freelance News Editor is responsible for but not limited to: - Leadership & Supervision (50%) - Work with reporters to develop story ideas that cover issues with major impact in our audience member’s lives, including people-centered stories, lively explainers that dissect the WHY or HOW behind the news or a trend, and breaking news. - Coach, guide, and direct reporters and engage in regular air checks and feedback sessions. - Ensure writing is focused, conversational, and accurate. - Ensure that reporter beat memos are up to date (weekly) and that coverage plans are reviewed. - Reinforce the importance of beat mission statements that clearly explain the purpose and focus of each reporter’s coverage, helping build a transparent and trusting relationship with KPBS audiences. - Encourage pitches, provide guidance to refine them, and carefully select ones that best align with the KPBS news mission. - Maintain ongoing and collaborative relationships with various KPBS department leaders and the local community. - Contribute to daily news meetings and ensure KPBS is covering the top stories in San Diego and Imperial counties daily. May be required to lead meetings in the absence of the News Director and/or Managing Editor, as assigned. - Attend scheduled newsroom and KPBS meetings, and represent the station at various events, as required. - Coach reporters to write using a conversational style in their own voices for broadcast stories, and apply appropriate techniques for online audiences. - In collaboration with News management, ensure on-air and digital news is timely, fair, and accurate, and strive for excellence on all platforms. - Plan effective workflows and assign responsibilities strategically to meet or exceed goals established by the Managing Editor and/or News Director. - Ensure consistent, high-quality coverage of assigned beats and key issues; be proactive in coordinating resources and coverage plans, including during breaking news situations and reporter absences. - Editing (30%) - Ensure reporters meet daily story deadlines and proactively communicate with Senior Producers when deadlines are at risk, enabling timely support, adjustments, or reassignment as needed. - Play a crucial role in quality control by reviewing and coaching reporters to make script improvements such as ensuring appropriate context, using the most accurate language, clearly explaining what’s at stake, and checking audio and video for accuracy and comprehension. - Ensure scripts appropriately complement video and audio. - Ensure audio files meet KPBS standards by creating audio-rich radio stories and verifying that all introductions are current and broadcast-ready. - Provide written instructions when out of office, including reporter assignments and news updates with applicable links to digital information. - In partnership with the Senior News Producers and the Digital Editor, the News Editor prioritizes a multimedia approach to all stories for all local content. - Assign and edit work that periodically falls on weekends and evenings and as news coverage requires. - Serve as the back-up for other Editors when needed. - Administration (15%): - Make recommendations to the Managing Editor and/or News Director on staffing and equipment. - Maintain news planning documents, upcoming news pegs, and air/release dates of station news stories. - Update key internal planning documents and rundowns with plans and timing for reporter stories. - Keep the Managing Editor and/or News Director informed of errors, required story corrections, and important audience feedback. - May pitch stories to partners such as NPR, the PBS NewsHour, and California Hub of stations. - Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%) - Participate in on-air fundraising as needed. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in editing or reporting stories with impact. - Demonstrated knowledge of current events and issues. - Knowledge and understanding of journalistic standards and practices and the editorial/technical/logistical processes required to create multimedia content. - Ability to be highly organized and handle competing priorities within tight deadlines. - Demonstrated record of transferable skills and capacity to successfully lead, motivate and assign a team of reporters that uphold the organization’s mission and values in driving multi-platform stories. - Demonstrated skills of people management and mentoring. - Demonstrated ability to work in an often fast-paced newsroom environment with changing deadlines and priorities. - Ability to effectively assign and implement news agenda while ensuring KPBS’ focus remains on the most important topics of the day. - Ability to work well independently and make good decisions under deadline. - Ability to effectively prioritize projects and coordinate a variety of tasks and deadlines on a daily basis. - Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and delegate workflow according to current and changing needs. - Ability to utilize and be guided by the KPBS mission statement and strategic plan. Requirements - Four-years of related experience; two of which in a progressively responsible supervisory or management role. - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or additional experience in a newsroom may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills - Experience in journalism in a comparable position as an assignment editor, producer or line editor. - Demonstrated experience in broadcast and digital writing and editing. - Experience in a progressively responsible leadership role, including supervision of teams of two or more. - Broad knowledge of San Diego, regional, state, national, and international news to provide context and depth to local reporting. - Experience in public media. - Proven ability in both short-term and long-term editorial planning. - Spanish-language fluency. - Experience with digital audio and video editing, as well as social media production. - Multimedia skills, including writing for the web and producing audio and video storytelling. - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. Additional Applicant Information - Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Role Description The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor in music is responsible for the implementation and support of the Arts Facilitator Training music program inside Avenal State Prison and, as needed, at other CDCR institutions throughout California. They lead classes and mentor peer facilitators, cultivating creative communities within the correctional institutions. Teaching Artists report to the Regional Lead, PAC Leadership team and work closely with teaching and administrative staff. Teaching artists will receive specialized training to facilitate classes in prisons and have a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team. Teaching artists are compensated for teaching time as well as class preparation and meetings. Responsibilities - Teaching & Mentoring (50%) - Regular on-site mentor visits - Mentor and support interns and peer facilitators - Submit post-class reports after every site visit - Communication & Collaboration (45%) - Communicate at least monthly with PAC Leadership - Participate in monthly teacher meetings with PAC team - Participate in monthly FT mentor meetings with PAC team - Participate in monthly Regional meetings with the PAC Regional Lead - Support events and exhibitions planned with PAC Leadership - Collaborate with the teaching team, including peer facilitators, to ensure that classes have the appropriate supplies, delivered in a timely manner, and organized on site. - Other duties as Assigned (5%) Qualifications - Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with PAC Leadership - Ability to share updates, concerns, and recommendations during meetings and through written communication - Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including educators, peer facilitators, and leadership - Ability to contribute meaningfully in meetings and collaborative planning sessions - Ability to manage multiple meetings, deadlines, and coordination tasks - Ability to anticipate supply needs and ensure timely delivery and on-site organization - Ability to identify and resolve logistical or communication challenges - Ability to adapt plans to meet changing program or site needs - Ability to support the planning and execution of events and exhibitions in collaboration with PAC Leadership and teaching teams Requirements - One year of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended or adult education - OR previous teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. - Candidates must reside in the designated region at the time of hire. - Job offer is contingent upon clearance of SDSU background check (including criminal record check). - Must successfully complete annual CDCR clearance at the primary institution candidate will be supporting for SDSURF authorization to work. - Must successfully complete CITI certification and implement IRB-approved research practices at the designated site. Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with courses focused in adult education and curriculum planning. - Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History or similar experience in art and arts education. MFA preferred. - Excellent oral and written communication and ability to collaborate with a team. - Desired qualities: creative problem solver, empathetic, detail oriented, responsive, dedicated to PAC mission. - Practicing and/or experienced artists preferred. - At least four years of teaching experience total. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in correctional settings. - Experience with PAC or other Arts in Corrections organizations is preferred, but not required. - We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience of the justice system to apply for consideration.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place on March 2, 2026. The starting salary range for this position is $5859.00 - $6250.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. Under the supervision of the SACHS/LIA Program Consultant, the SACHS/LIA Executive Administrator will support the SACHS/LIA Program Consultant, the Academy’s Executive Director, and the Leadership Team and Shared Leadership Team. Responsibilities include: - Oversight, planning, coordination, and implementation of the LIA training program and the SACHS Directors’ quarterly planning meetings. - Travel arrangements and reimbursement, and meeting and training logistics. - Providing high-level administrative support to the Executive Director. - Scheduling meetings and meeting management for the Leadership Team and Shared Leadership Team. This is a 40-hour a week hybrid position with remote flexibility, typically working M-F, and is based on contract funding subject to annual renewal. The position may require intermittent overnight travel and work shifts outside of normal business hours, including weekends and evenings if needed. Note: Some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, abuse against older adults and adults with disabilities, and/or issues related to mental health, substance use, or racism. Qualifications - Ability to work in a team setting and relate well to others. - Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels of the organization. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to independently interpret complex policies and procedures. - Ability to proactively solve problems. - Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoom. - Ability to travel within California, primarily Southern California region. - Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented principles. Requirements - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience. - 5 years of progressively responsible experience performing varied or specialized administrative and analytical duties. Benefits - Salary range: $5859.00 - $6250.00 per month. - Hybrid work flexibility. Company Description The Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. The Academy provides: - Approximately 50,000 learning experiences to health and human service and justice system professionals annually. - A variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond. - Engagement in communal development of heart, mind, and practice.