Administrative Support Coordinator - Visual Art & Music

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

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $4,246-4,470* 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: August 8, 2025
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 administrative direction of the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and day- to-day work direction of the Department Chair of Visual Art and Music, the Administrative Support Coordinator is responsible for a full range of varied and complex clerical/administrative assignments in support of the day-to-day operations of the department.

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

• Provides primary support to the Department Chair and is responsible for the administrative functions of the department. Maintains accurate and detailed databases related to courses, schedules, and enrollments. Coordinates with the college analyst on the preparation of lecturer contracts. Briefs the Chair regarding progress of routine work and special projects. In collaboration with the Chair, initiates, coordinates, and implements the materials and information associated with curricular and event programming for the department. Prepares materials and information need by the Chair for meetings, appointments, and briefings. In collaboration with faculty and the Chair, prepares course schedules, calendars, course descriptions, catalog, and brochure copy. Maintains all catalog and website program information.
•  Facilitates the planning and scheduling of annual public performances, events, and guest speakers. Selection of appropriate event venues for artists, musicians, and theatrical personnel for academic-related and revenue-generating projects. In collaboration with the Chair, initiates, coordinates, and finalizes contractual