Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Job No: 552428; 10/10/2025

SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator III position.

 

The Opportunity:

 

Together; We are LA.

 

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system and a premier public university recognized for its commitment to engagement, service, and the public good. With more than 27,000 students, Cal State LA is ranked number one in the nation for the upward mobility of its students, reflecting the University’s powerful mission of transforming lives and communities through education.

 

The University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, emphasizes a deep commitment to student success, scholarly and creative activity, community engagement, and institutional sustainability. Central to this plan is the University’s role as a driver of regional progress — preparing the next generation of civic, business, and cultural leaders, while maintaining strong partnerships with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. The Cal State LA community is passionate about shaping a more just and inclusive future for Los Angeles and beyond.

 

In January of 2024, Cal State LA began a new chapter when the Board of Trustees appointed Berenecea Johnson Eanes as the University’s ninth president and the first woman to serve in the position. President Eanes is currently leading the University through the initial stages of a bold strategic planning process.

 

This is a pivotal moment for the University. To help continue its momentum of service to students and the region and to realize its future goals, the Cal State LA seeks a thoughtful, strategic, and dynamic leader to serve as its next Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources Management. The successful candidate will bring a deep commitment to the University’s mission and will embody a collaborative, inclusive, and facilitative leadership style that inspires and empowers peers and staff, encourages broad engagement across campus, and fosters the highest levels of service. This leader will help develop and implement a clear, unified vision for Human Resources Management that will engage the Cal State LA community and position the University for continued success.

 

This leader will inherit a team of talented and dedicated Human Resources professionals who are ready for strong, visionary leadership. With the support of engaged University leadership and a campus community deeply committed to collaboration and progress, the incumbent will be empowered to recruit for and further build the HRM team – strengthening its capacity to stabilize and advance Cal State LA’s mission to recruit, develop, and retain a highly dedicated and talented workforce. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader to provide stability, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact at one of the region’s leading public universities.

 

The Position: Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources Management (SAVP HRM) will serve as the chief human resources officer for Cal State LA. This executive will lead the Office of Human Resources Management, overseeing the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX office and all human resources functions, including labor and employee relations, organizational learning and professional development, benefits, recruitment, classification and compensation, and payroll. As a critical member of the President’s Cabinet, the SAVP HRM will be a key partner to University leadership, providing strategic counsel on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

 

The SAVP HRM will guide a capable and committed team of human resources professionals and ensure that the Office of Human Resources Management provides high-quality, timely, and transparent service to the campus community. This leader will serve as a visible, trusted partner to colleagues across the University, building relationships through active listening and collaboration, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve policies, and enhance service delivery. The SAVP HRM will also represent the University in working with the California State University Chancellor’s Office,