Job Title

College of Business and Economics Dean’s Office Operations Coordinator

Classification

Administrative Support Coordinator I

Auto Req. ID

562887

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,047 - $5,896 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,047 - $4,295 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The College of Business and Economics Dean’s Office within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative, impactful instruction and research. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the College of Business and Economics Dean’s Office Operations Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Student Success, the College of Business and Economics (CBE) Dean’s Office Operations Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Dean’s Office for the College of Business and Economics. The CBE Dean’s Office Operations Coordinator provides coordination and direct administrative support to the Dean and Associate Deans, including coordinating travel arrangements and processing related travel documents, handling monthly procurement card reconciliations, preparing hospitality and financial forms, managing calendars and scheduling, and responding to ad hoc administrative requests. The Coordinator specifically supports the Associate Dean, Faculty and Staff, in the annual faculty and staff awards process, assisting the Data Specialist with department workload and time tracking, and supporting research committee documentation. The position provides lead work direction for college-wide student-related programs (primarily the Executive-in-Residence mentoring program and Study abroad programs).

The CBE Dean’s Office Operations Coordinator performs the day-to-day work independently, tracking program requirements and milestones, and coordinating program logistics and travel. Monitors and tracks students’ deposits, follows up with students on their applications, and reconciles payments. Serves as the point of liaison for student, faculty, and vendor inquiries. The Coordinator provides comprehensive front-desk coverage for the Dean’s Office as needed. Also supports College events, including Commencement. Supports the Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Lab with travel coordination, procurement card reconciliation, hospitality forms submission, and ad hoc administrative requests. Additional duties include ad hoc financial document processing for CBE Centers and serving as backup to CBE Centers of Excellence coordinators as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent and two years of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work or the equivalent. Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology, systems, and software packages. Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects. Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages, tracking financial data, and making simple projections. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports. Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.

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.  

License/Certifications

A 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

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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 currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees