Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to support the Associate Director of Compliance and Strategic Initiatives in advancing the division’s compliance, audit, and strategic priorities. The incumbent provides lead direction and coordination of day-to-day activities related to compliance monitoring, process improvement, and project implementation. By ensuring operational efficiency, data integrity, and alignment with institutional goals, this position contributes to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence within Human Resources.
Responsibilities:
- Provide functional leadership for HR compliance and audit activities by assessing risk, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions aligned with CSU and institutional policies.
- Interpret and operationalize CSU, federal, and institutional requirements through advanced reviews of HR documentation, internal controls, and audit standards.
- Lead monitoring of corrective action plans, partnering with departments to resolve findings, strengthen compliance, and support audit closure.
- Develop and maintain compliance tracking systems, audit tools, and documentation workflows to improve risk mitigation and audit readiness.
- Serve as a technical and strategic resource to HR staff and campus partners on audit expectations, documentation, and compliance best practices.
- Translate HR and institutional priorities into executable projects, advising leadership on timelines, resources, and risk considerations.
- Lead complex HR compliance and operational improvement projects, coordinating cross-unit collaboration and resolving escalated workflow issues.
- Design and continuously improve project management tools, timelines, and reporting structures to support high-impact HR initiatives.
- Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations by synthesizing data, performance metrics, and initiative updates.
- Monitor milestones, outcomes, and impact measures to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Conduct advanced analysis of HR workflows and business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending system-level improvements.
- Lead planning and coordination for campuswide strategic planning sessions, retreats, professional development, and engagement initiatives.
- Develop policy summaries, procedural guidance, and official communications to ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR and compliance requirements.
- Lead cross-departmental communication, training, and stakeholder engagement efforts related to HR initiatives and compliance programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive HR matters, exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Provide expert-level input to HR leadership and governance bodies and support special projects and institution-wide initiatives as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of human resources or a specialized functional area.
- Demonstrated ability to independently apply advanced judgment to resolve complex and difficult issues.
- Proven experience managing sensitive and complex personal situations, with the ability to deescalate effectively.
- Advanced analytical and organizational skills to prioritize, manage, and complete projects within time and budget constraints.
- Ability to effectively represent the university and collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Advanced skill in mentoring, guiding, or overseeing the work of other professional staff.
- Ability to analyze problems from a broad, integrative perspective and develop strategic, principle-based solutions.
- Advanced proficiency in the use of technology, HR information systems, and management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and administrative experience, plus two years of related experience.
- Proficiency with PeopleSoft, CHRS, LMS Booking System, and university expense processes preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex questions and situations.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills across in-person, phone, email, and virtual settings.
- Ability to present effectively and develop informational materials (e.g., presentations, flyers, communications).
- Working knowledge of applicable administrative theories, policies, procedures, regulations, and fiscal/operational analysis.
- Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage work across competing priorities.
- Demonstrated skill in research, data analysis, policy/program development, and making sound recommendations.
- Ability to investigate issues with broad impact, anticipate challenges, and address them proactively.
- Experience training others and providing lead work direction.
Compensation and Benefits:
Initial salary step placement will be Step 1 ($5,797/month) for qualified candidates.
CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $5,274 - $8,445 per month (Step 1 – Step 20)
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Position Information:
Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary
Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.
The application deadline is January 29, 2026 at 11:55 pm (PST)
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.
California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Mandated Reporter
The person holding this position is considered a `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 as a condition of employment.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act