Job Title

Chief of Staff

Classification

Administrator III

AutoReqId

542590

Department

President’s Office

Sub-Division

President’s Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,563 - $21,066 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $ 16,700 - $ 20,300 per month)

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. 

About the Position: 

The President’s Office at California State University, Fullerton is seeking an exceptional individual to join the team as the Chief of Staff (Administrator III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Chief of Staff provides high-level strategic support to the President. This includes serving as a principal advisor on policy development and strategies to accomplish the priorities, goals, and objectives of the California State University, University, and President. The Chief of Staff serves as a key member of the President’s leadership team, providing insight and support and collaborating with division leadership to identify and shape strategic priorities. The Chief of Staff monitors and ensures effective resolution of projects and ensures that the President is optimally prepared and briefed on current and emerging matters at the University. The Chief of Staff works in close collaboration with division leaders and represents the President to internal and external constituencies. The Chief of Staff contributes to operational efficiency, quality customer service, and effectiveness within the Office of the President. The role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with an eye toward excellence and a high standard of ethics, discretion, and confidentiality in dealing with internal and external constituencies and stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of five years of high-level project or program management experience with demonstrated progressive growth in responsibilities. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience working for a high-level executive or administrator in a complex work environment. Experience working in a higher education environment.

Strong project management experience to include developing or managing projects and initiatives. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct multiple projects and activities with competing deadlines, and to set and manage timelines and priorities. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to manage complex assignments and/or those that require balancing interests that may be at variance with each other.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree Minimum of five years of experience working on executive-level projects. Experience working within an academic setting. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

First review of applicants will be on September 19, 2024 with priority consideration given to those who apply by this date.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).