Sr. Assistant to the Dean (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-EII)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under general oversight from the College Dean, this position administers the financial and personnel resources of the College of Agriculture (COA), which consists of the Dean’s Office, Academic Instruction, Student Success, and External Relations/Advancement. The COA has approximately 33 faculty, 8 main campus staff, 18 University Farm Staff, and 70 student employees (campus and Farm), and a complex state budget of approximately $4,800,000 annually. The University Farm budget is developed and administered by the Farm Administrator; the role of this position is limited to coordination, analysis, reporting support, and advisory communication.

This position is responsible for administering several University Foundation budgets consisting of annual funds, endowment spending accounts, and multiple program and/or project budgets totaling approximately $1,000,000 annually. The incumbent works closely with the Dean, Associate Dean, Program Coordinator (PC), and Farm Administrator to align resources with the College’s strategic and operational goals and to ensure the college is compliant with Federal, State, System, and institutional policies and procedures for fiscal and personnel actions. This position is expected to take initiative, work independently, and be accountable for work results in planning, organizing, analyzing, and reporting. This position works collaboratively with managers and staff in the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Business and Finance, Information Technology, University Advancement, Student Affairs, as well as Professional and Continuing Education and Auxiliary Organizations to advance the interests of the College.

Required Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or full-time equivalent training and three years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• In-depth experience working in a college or academic administrative unit
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills used for budget tracking, forecasting, or reporting
• Experience supporting senior leadership or complex organizational units

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $63,288 (Step 1) - $92,208 (Step 20) per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protecte