Administrative Support Coordinator - Marine Science

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

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $4,271 to $4,425* 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: December 22, 2024
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 of the College of Science, with daily oversight by the Department Chairs of the Marine Science, the Administrative Support Coordinators are responsible for independently performing the full range of varied and complex clerical/administrative assignments in support of the day-to-day operations of the undergraduate and Master’s-level degree programs within the Marine Science Department.

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

1. General Office Administration and Support:

Provides primary support to the department Chair and is responsible for the administrative functions of the department. Greets and screens visitors, telephone calls, email and mail, taking the required action or referring requests as appropriate; responds to questions and inquiries from general public, staff, faculty, and students using tact and diplomacy. In collaboration with the Chair, assembles, copies, and distributes information/documents; handles collection and coordination of information related to department activities. 

Identifies supplies, equipment, and services needed. Maintains complete and accurate records and files, both paper and electronic. Collects syllabi and course evaluations and routes as appropriate. Makes recommendations on day-to-day administrative operations and procedures through consultation and coordination with others, performing independently under general goals. Schedules and coordinates logistics for department meetings, activities and events; such as Capstone Festiva