Director, Shared Business Resources

Working Title: Director, Shared Business Resources

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Tuesday March 31, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

Under the general oversight of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) the Director of Shared Business Resources (Director) is responsible for administering “divisional support services” providing fiscal, information technology, and related personnel administrative support resources and oversight of contracts, agreements and MOUs for the division of Student Affairs (SA).  Which is comprised of approximately 50 units with 300 employees and budgets totaling $80M.

The Director is a member of the divisions’ senior leadership team and is extended broad authority to make collaborative decisions on budget and personnel matters for the divisions, and often serves as proxy to the VPSA when working with AVPs and Executive Directors within and outside of the divisions.  The Director works closely with the VPSA and division leadership (AVPs and EDs) to develop and execute strategic plans that align resources with division goals, and comply with federal, state, CSU, and campus policies and procedures for fiscal actions.  The Director represents the division at the university and system level and is empowered to act as a designee for the VPSA in certain situations. 

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,333 per month - $10,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 per month - $16,221 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on operations. May include occasional evenings and weekends.

Department Information 

Business Resources supports the departments within the Division of Student Affairs by providing expertise in the areas of fiscal and personnel management, infrastructure planning, and other administrative support. We help departments align resources in a manner that maximizes their impact on student success. The Business Resources team ensures compliance with fiscal policies and regulations, tracks and reconciles the divisions’ budgets (general fund, grants, philanthropic funds, and revenues), administers personnel actions including recruitment of staff and management positions, leads the employee recognition program, and manages infrastructure projects for the divisions. The Business Resources team also provides direct administrative support to departments with vacancies and plays a critical role in on-boarding and training administrative staff throughout the divisions.

Please visit our website for additional information: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/business-operations/

Required Qualifications 

EDUCATION:

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five or more years direct experience with budget development, implementation, and oversight including multiple departments or offices.
2. Five or more years experience with personnel management, as it pertains to resource planning and/or aligning unit operations with institutional priorities and goals.
3. Experience with strategic planning, operational goal planning, operational assessment and program evaluation.
4. Proficient in the use of: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Visio, Oracle, internet browsers, standard office equipment and machines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated understanding of the primary operational areas reporting to the position:  budgeting, personnel processing, and information technology.
2. Demonstrated leadership skills in a large, multidepartment organization.