Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant

Working Title:  Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant

Department Name: University Advancement

Division: University Advancement

Classification Title: Administrator I

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $6,591 - $9,886 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $8,000 - $8,200 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who

apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Division of University Advancement offers campus-wide leadership to support and promote the academic mission of CSU Dominguez Hills and enhance the image of the university in the local, state, and national arenas. This is accomplished through philanthropic activities, government and community advocacy, and building broad, diverse networks of volunteer and alumni support.

Position Summary:

Under general direction of Vice President of University Advancement (VPUA), the incumbent leads the administration, operations, and engagement relating to the CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and its committees and serves as the liaison. The mission of the Philanthropic Foundation is to actively promote, pursue and steward private support for the advancement of CSUDH, and the volunteer board members accomplish this by serving on committees, acting as university ambassadors in the community, and managing the $28 million endowment. In collaboration and partnership with VPUA, the incumbent develops a strategic plan for the board, including a succession plan, in order to ensure stable and sustainable membership and leadership.

The incumbent also manages the day-to-day operation and administrative & project management activities for the VP office, including organizing the workflow of VPUA, preparing for meetings, monitoring schedules, and helping VPUA manage and prioritize competing demands for attention and time. Independently provides executive administrative support, relieving VPUA of a variety of technical and administrative duties; represents the VPUA and the VP's office to internal and external stakeholders and facilitates and supports overall management and operations in the division. Serves as a member of the UA Leadership Team.

Incumbent will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning and execution of communication and engagement with the volunteer members of the Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors pertaining to meetings and university events and activities that may be of interest to individual members.
• Planning of and successful execution of quarterly meetings of the full board, as well as committee meetings (Executive, Finance & Investment, Audit, and others, as needed).
• Responsible for working with staff liaisons and board committee chairs on preparing presentations, advisory issues, meeting collateral, meeting logistics, minutes, and follow up; organizes and implements agendas, notifications, and all logistics.
• Provides high level administrative, analytical, technical, and clerical support and project management for the VPUA and all activities pertaining to the President's Cabinet and other internal and external constituents.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team, in partnership, as well as independent planning, judgment and accountability; tact, discretion and confidentiality; and expertise to investigate, analyze, and make recommendations for the resolution of problems with broader administrative impact and implications.
• Make decisions based upon a thorough knowledge of campus-wide and division-related policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professionals at this level usually have three - five (3-5) years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. One (1) year of supervisory/managerial or leadership experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic fundraising principles and Advancement best practices, including individual team member roles and responsibilities, as well as the systems and procedures to support the division's fundraising efforts.
• Ability to build working relationships with constituents across the University.
• Programs under the direction of VPUA; organization, policies and rules of assigned administrative office.
• Excellent organizational, and