Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
The University Diversity Officer (UDO) reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The
UDO will provide counsel to the President and Cabinet on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) matters and leads the University
EDI strategy, initiatives, and assessment efforts with the ultimate goal of having every member of our campus community
knowing they belong and are supported by the campus community.
The UDO collaborates with Cabinet and other University units and offices across campus to advance institutional priorities and
goals related to EDI. The UDO works regularly with Vice Presidents and divisions to support the development, implementation,
and evaluation of effective initiatives across campus. In this role, the UDO models inclusive leadership practices in public settings,
reinforcing institutional values through visible engagement, active participation, partnership, and consistent campus presence.
The UDO provides leadership to the University Diversity Council (UDC) and coordinates campus-wide efforts to expand pathways
of success for all students, faculty, and staff particularly those from historically underserved populations. The UDO also assesses
institutional progress and recommends continuous improvement strategies.
In addition, the UDO serves as the campus Point of Contact for immigration matters related to verifying the validity of
immigration enforcement documents, and acts as the University liaison for the campus Time, Place, and Manner policy. The UDO
also serves as the NCAA Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID), responsible for communication among the NCAA
national office, athletics department, conference office, and campus regarding inclusion programs, emerging diversity issues, and
related initiatives.
Required Education and Experience:
Must have the education and/or experience required to perform the duties of the assigned position, including:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field.
AND
Five (5) or more years of full-time leadership or management experience, including demonstrated experience in a diversity related
field. Experience must include knowledge of an experience with federal and state EDI compliance requirements,
investigating and resolving complaints, directing and supervising staff, and developing, managing, and evaluating programs or
projects.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Master’s Degree in higher education, public administration, organizational leadership, social work, public policy, or other closely related field.
- Over 5 years of experience in higher education.
- Over 7 years of experience in a senior-level diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, or civil rights leadership role
- Over 7 years of experience supporting programs and initiatives that advance success for historically underserved and first-generation students.
- Over 7 years of experience building external partnerships, securing resources, or leading institutional applications for recognition or designations related to equity and student success.
Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hiring Range: $203,000 - $210,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information:
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background
check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position.
Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on
CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1
protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under
the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at
the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to
probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Retreat rights to a faculty position may be negotiated with academic accomplishments
appropriate for a faculty appointment.
The person holding this position is considered a “Limited 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a
condition of employment.
The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent.
Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will
be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices
Commission. (Group(s)/Categories: Department Chair/Program Director, Procurement Card Holder, 2)
About Chico State:
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 04/22/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
