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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Fullerton
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time
Job Title
Chief of Staff
Classification
Administrator III
Department
President's Office
Salary Range
(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.
Job Summary
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.
About the Position:
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:
- 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.
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.
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.
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.