Finance and Administration Manager; Administrator

Finance and Administration Manager (Administrator I) Job Details

Job no: 558805
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Chico
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under the general direction of the Vice President for University Advancement, the Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for the Financial, Human Resource, and Administrative operations of the division, which includes oversight of process management for budget, human resources, and the central management of administrative support. Areas of responsibility include the University Foundation, Advancement Services, University Development, University Communications, Alumni and Advocacy and University Public Engagement.

Incumbent supports University Advancement’s mission by guiding and strengthening the efforts of staff working in budget, human resources, event management and audit.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University and three (3) years of experience in Financial, Human Resources and Administrative Management in the CSU system, including State and Foundation or other auxiliary budget management and reporting.

• Experience in fundraising/advancement
• Degree in accounting, business or public administration
• Five plus years’ administrative experience

Full-time

12/12

$70,000 - $80,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

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

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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 a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Advertised:
Jun 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time