Classification:  Administrative Support Coordinator I
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week 
FLSA:  Non-exempt 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $3,864 to $3,900* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: January 8, 2025
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Dean, College of Business, and lead direction from the Senior Administrative Analyst/Specialist, the Administrative Support Coordinator is responsible for providing office support to maintain the administrative objectives of the Dean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Office Support: Establishes and maintains strategic office management for the Dean and College by prioritizing and responding to daily routine communications.  Provides primary responsibility for maintaining and updating the Dean’s calendar, scheduling appointments and meetings as appropriate.  Assembles and distributes information/documents and agendas pertinent to meetings. Provides work direction to student assistants and/or staff. Coordinates arrangements for travel; prepares and processes travel authorization, reimbursement and claim forms/documentation.  Sorts and processes mail, identifies priority items for the Dean’s or Analyst's review, and forwards other materials to the appropriate areas.  Ensures that confidential information and required documentation are received, completed, and maintained appropriately.
• Academic Records and Standards Maintenance: Establishes and maintains a complex system of materials, documents, files and records for both physical and electronic materials, including student pay vouchers, reports, logs, and correspondence. Maintains, organizes, assembles, and /or summarizes information from office files or other sources for the Dean's use during appointments or meetings; assists with the production of reports, statistical data, brochures, flyers, and other publications.
• Program Support and Event Coordination: As needed, provides and supports the college and department personnel with planning and implementation of special events and programs, assisting with the creation and further development of College promotional projects to include special events publicity, College website, and other internet-based showcases. Compiles data on faculty, students and the COB certificate and degree programs and curricula at the undergraduate and graduate program level for these programs.
• Policy Compliance: Assists with a broad range of operational and procedural office and administrative problems, which may at times require research and evaluation of information for problem solving.  Keeps abreast with academic and administrative policies and procedures, including those pertaining to travel, MOUs, expensing, faculty contracts, student petitions, matriculation policies and procedures. Ensures College compliance with all University policies, procedures, and regulations; supports student compliance with university registration policies. Maintains a system of easy access to all reports, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Administrative Support and Data Collection: Ensures Dean and Office of the Dean provide accurate and timely reports and documentation to the University. Assumes accountability for precision of communication regarding the College. Assists in tracking budget expenditures and maintaining balances and provides information/reports as required. Provides assistance for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation documentation and support functions as directed. This may involve special projects such as data collection & compilation, and research relating to AACSB Accreditation & COB data needs.
• Customer Service: Independently and professionally greets and screens visitors, telephone calls, and mail, taking the required action or referring requests as appropriate; responds to questions from the general public, students, staff, and faculty about requirements, program status, individual services, and other information using tact and diplomacy.  Serves as the point person for the office.

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: correct English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and editing; office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and packages. Detailed knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn applicable university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.  Experience to be fully functional in all technical aspects of work assignments.

Ability to: quickly acquire a thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; make sound independent decisions  and recommendations based on current policies and procedures and a thorough analysis of current situations;  independently  handle multiple work unit priorities and projects under strict deadlines;  apply a wide variety of  policies  and  procedures  where  specific  guidelines  may  not  exist;  perform  standard  business  math, such as calculate ratios and percentages,  track financial data and make simple projections; draft and compose correspondence and standard reports; effectively  handle a broad range of interpersonal  contacts, including those at the highest level and those requiring strict confidentiality; address common and unique problems using reasoning and judgement to develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions;  establish and maintain cooperative  working relationships within a diverse, academic environment. Exceptional ability to communicate verbally and in writing, a professional, persuasive and tactful manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite. These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Excellent customer service and communication skills. 

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar)

Previous experience coordinating, prioritizing, and maintaining schedule and calendar of meetings, appointments and special events for administrator/executive; arrange meetings and coordinate travel arrangements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

Experience in planning and executing events, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, ordering catering, and following up on action items.

Demonstrated ability to work in a complex department with the ability to prioritize work to consistently meet deadlines while faced with many interruptions and competing/conflicting priorities.

Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent <student/finance> information system; Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); 25Live; intranet drives; and internet browsers.  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097​ as a condition of employment.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
• 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. 
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to:
  • or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information;
  • responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access; and
  • access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.  May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. 

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.  

BENEFITS/PERKS: 

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary. As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.